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| BST Hyde Park announces American rock titans for the final night of an incredible 2017 series of events. |
THE KILLERS!
Saturday 8th July
"BST combines the buzz of a Pyramid stage headliner with the relief of a tube ride home” – The Guardian
“BST is starting to become as synonymous with the London Summer as Wimbledon” – Time Out
“EPIC is the only way to describe BST’s six events spanning over two weekends" – Metro
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park is delighted to reveal that the sixth and final headliner for 2017 is… The Killers!
Rumours of their return have been simmering for months. Now, The Killers can give fans something HUGE to look forward to this year with the news of a 2017 UK festival exclusive.
The Las Vegas group’s summer return will give fans an early glimpse of material from their hugely anticipated new album, alongside their much-loved classics, all in the unbeatable setting of Hyde Park.
The Killers stormed into the UK with their 2004 debut, “Hot Fuss”, which went on to become one of that decade’s biggest selling albums and has since been hailed as one of the greatest debut albums of all time by Rolling Stone. Since then, each of the band’s four studio records (Sam’s Town (2006), Day & Age (2008) and Battle Born (2012)) has topped the UK charts, the band clocking up over 20 million album sales and headlining festivals and arenas the world over, notably joining the rarified ranks of Wembley Stadium headliners with a sold out show there in 2013.
With an immense catalogue of hits, including “Mr Brightside”, “When You Were Young”, “Human”, “Read My Mind” and “Runaways”, festival goers will welcome The Killers back with open arms on 8th July.
Joining The Killers will be Mancunian rock group, Elbow. The band shot to fame with their iconic single “One Day Like This” in 2008. The same year, they scooped up the Mercury Prize for “The Seldom Seen Kid”. Their impressive last album “The Take Off and Landing of Everything” received rave reviews across the board in 2014, and brand new record “Little Fictions”, their 7th studio record, is released on February 3rd.
Also making a welcome return to the spotlight is mega pop group Tears for Fears. Over the past three decades, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith have sold over 30 million records worldwide. They will be bringing all their hits to London for the first time in 12 years, including the #1 songs "Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Shout” and “Mad World”.
Completing the final killer line up is the dark-edged London trio, White Lies, who will no doubt be bringing anthems from their 2009 debut album “To Lose My Life” to the park. Fans will also be treated to soaring choruses from “Friends”, the new album released late last year, including the upbeat single “Morning in LA”.
With a great mix of 80s style hits and indie anthems, our final headliner announcement The Killers and special guests at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park is now an essential date for summer 2017.
The Killers are the sixth and final headline announcement for this year, completing the line up of the summer. Already confirmed are Phil Collins (30th June), Green Day (1st July), Justin Bieber (2nd July), Kings Of Leon (6th July), Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (9th July) – all performing at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park 2017!
Now approaching its fifth year, Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park has been host to some of the biggest and best live acts since its debut in 2013. From The Rolling Stones to Carole King, The Libertines to The Who, Kylie to Stevie Wonder, Black Sabbath to Taylor Swift, music history has been written almost night by night.
James King, Senior Vice President, AEG Live comments: “London has always seen The Killers as one of their own and the city has played host to many many memorable concerts. To have them back in the Park with such strong support from Elbow and then the first appearance in London by Tears for Fears in 12 years makes this a truly spectacular event for their fans on what will be a glorious return to Hyde Park.”
Daniel Mathieson, Head of Experiential Marketing and Partnerships for Barclaycard, said: “We’re looking forward to seeing The Killers perform at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park this summer. Heralding from the party capital of Las Vegas, the band are sure to put on a great show for their fans! Tickets go on general sale on 27thJanuary but Barclaycard customers can beat the rush with exclusive pre-sale access from 9am on 23rd January.”
Penelope Boyd, Head of Events at The Royal Parks, said “The line-up for 2017 just keeps on getting better, and we are thrilled to announce The Killers as the sixth headliner for this year’s Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park. This is the fifth year for the event which has created so many memorable moments for hundreds of thousands of fans and in turn raised vital funds which go back into conserving and enhancing this iconic park."
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