Hard Rock Calling 2012

Hard Rock Calling is an established London open air music event which showcases well known international acts, and a few legends over three days, and has a genuine festival feel to it.
The dates for the three days of Hard Rock Calling 2012 are confirmed from Friday 13th until Sunday 15th July with gates expected to open at 1pm, the music starting at 3pm, and ending at approximately 10:30pm on all three days.

Line-up

Soundgarden headline Friday. Bruce Springsteen returns to headline the Saturday night. Sunday sees Paul Simon performing the album 'Graceland' in its entirety, along with some of his greatest hits. He'll be joined on stage by Hugh Masekela, Jimmy Cliff, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Also confirmed are Tom Morello, The Mars Volta, Iggy & The Stooges, John Fogerty, Alison Krauss, Cold Chisel, Lady Antebellum, Christina Perri, Black Stone Cherry, Amy MacDonald, Big Country, Kids in Glass Houses, Karima Francis, The Dirty Youth, Lawson, Ryan Sheridan, The Night, and Dylan LeBlanc. Dawes, Guillemots, Skindred, Gary Clark Jr, Punch Brothers, Life In Film, Needtobreathe, Robert Randolph, The Night, Robert Ellis, Jonathan Wilson, Marlon Roudette, and Marcus Foster.

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Tickets

Tickets were priced at £60 for Saturday and have sold out, with Sunday tickets priced at £55 still available. Tickets for Friday go on sale at 9am on Friday 30th March 2012 priced at £50, and eFestivals will have links to buy them then.



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Disabled information

All disabled customers are welcome, although as it is a greenfield site there are sections of the arena that have uneven ground meaning that sometimes, access is difficult. Stewards will be around to assist.There is a special disabled access via a specific entrance that leads to the viewing platform for the Main Stage, and suitable toilets in the arena. There is a dedicated disabled customers hotline number to call when booking tickets to reserve a place on the platform or to discuss access requirements. Telephone 020 71952133, disabled customers will be provided with one free ticket for their helper, where required.

On site

Food from around the world, from fish'n'chips to tofu-burgers - there will be plenty of stalls in the arena, catering to a wide variety of tastes. Soft Drinks and Beer will be available all day in the main arena from various bars, and plenty of toilets.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

Getting there

Getting to Hyde Park Calling by Bus:
From North London: 6, 7, 10, 16, 52, 73, 82, 390, 414
From South London: 2, 36, 137, 436
From West London: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 148, 414

Getting to Hyde Park Calling By Tube:
Central Line - use either Lancaster Gate, or Marble Arch Stations
Picadilly Line - Use either Hyde Park Corner or Knightsbridge Stations

More information will be here when available.

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