Hard Rock Calling announces further acts for weekend

The Bangles, The Stranglers, Jason Mraz, Scott McKeon and more

By Scott Williams | Published: Thu 27th Mar 2008

Hard Rock Calling 2008

Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th June 2008
Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH, England MAP
Weekend Ticket £110, Day Ticket Saturday £50, Day Ticket Sunday £65

Hard Rock Calling has announced more artists for the concerts over Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June in Hyde Park London.

Confirmed as appearing on the Saturday are gifted young singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, multicultural American funk and soul band Robert Randolph and The Family Band and young blues guitar maestro Scott McKeon.

New additions for the Sunday are 80s pop stars The Bangles, punk/new wave veterans The Stranglers, South African rocker Arno Carstens and punk rock legends Mick Jones (The Clash) and Tony James (Generation X) latest project Carbon/Silicone.

The headline artists for the concerts in Hyde Park are Eric Clapton who will headline Saturday 28th June with special guests Sheryl Crow, and John Mayer. The Police, playing their final UK show are headliners on Sunday 29th June with special guests KT Tunstall, and Starsailor.

Hard Rock Calling is part of Hard Rock's third annual Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global concert series featuring top artists and bands, benefiting charities worldwide.

Tickets are on sale, priced at £50 for Saturday and £65 for Sunday. To buy, click here.

Hyde Park Calling 2006