fans get a chance to select the bill at Hard Rock Calling

one of five American acts will win the chance to play

By Scott Williams | Published: Wed 27th May 2009

Hard Rock Calling 2009 - Neil Young
Photo credit: Karen Rennie

Hard Rock Calling 2009

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June 2009
Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH, England MAP
£45 for Saturday

Organisers are offering fans the chance to vote for one of five bands from Hard Rock's 'Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands' to play at this year's Hard Rock Calling.

Neil Young
The five bands have competed against over 150 acts at Hard Rock Cafe locations across America. A panel of artists and music industry professionals led by Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band, have chosen the five bands to compete in the finals - Rudy Vaughn, Ghost of Gloria, The Last Good Year, Beatnik, Jr., and Versecity.

To vote fans need to visit here, before Saturday 6th june, take a look at the acts, and cast their vote and choose help choose the band that will perform on stage at the event in Hyde Park, London has now been extended to a three-day event, from Friday 26th until Sunday 28th June with The Killers, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band all headlining.

Tickets for Hard Rock Calling are priced at £45. To buy tickets click here.

Hard Rock Calling features a main stage, second stage and a festival feel with site art, stalls, food, and drink vendors. Neil Young will headline the Saturday night and will be joined on the bill by Fleet Foxes, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Seasick Steve, and The Pretenders. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will headlining on Sunday 28th June, with support from Dave Matthews Band, and The Gaslight Anthem.

For the line-up details as available please click here.

Friday and Sunday tickets have sold out, Saturday with Neil Young tickets are priced at £45. To buy tickets, click here.



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