Newton Faulkner for London Live's FREE days

Newton Faulkner, The Beat, St Etienne, The Overtones, and The Temper Trap have all been announced for London Live's series of FREE day shows in Hyde Park this summer celebrating the London Olympics.

	Newton Faulkner

The line-up for the free concerts sees 'Dream Catch Me' singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner, who will be performing on the same day as Tom Jones - Saturday 28 July. 2 Tone Ska band The Beat, performing on Wednesday 1 August with the previously announced Levellers, and synth pop trio St Etienne, who will be performing on Saturday 4 August alongside McFly.

Vocal harmony group The Overtones will be performing on Thursday 9 August and 'Sweet Disposition' indie band The Temper Trap will be performing on Friday 10 August the same day as the previously announced Feeder.

Visitors will also get to see ALL of the Olympic Sports and Medal Ceremonies of the day LIVE, in addition to a spectacular array of have-a-go activities.

Sport coverage starts at 10am, with Hyde Park 'Guaranteed Entry Tickets' access before 2pm – events close at 12.30am each day.

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

From Friday 28th July to Saturday 11th August Hyde Park will offer Free entry to view the Olympic Games via a series of large screens, including the UK's largest. The live BBC coverage will include the Olympic medal events; with cultural entertainment and live music also on offer. London Live in Hyde Park will be free to access and play host to fun sports activities, top class music, entertainment and more – and all for FREE.

BT London Live has something for everyone, from a variety of different live music acts to watching the 100 metres final on a 160m2 screen, the 55m high BT Observation Wheel giving views of the Olympic Park, amazing outdoor spectacles, have-a-go sports, bungee trampolining, Zip Lines and Zorbing, plus al-fresco Sports Bars and much more.

Families with kids looking to try out new sports, Londoners wanting to catch up with the Games after a long day at work, or groups of friends wishing to catch their favourite music acts live – BT London Live will be the place to be in London during the Games.

London Live also includes paid for events including the concert that will coincide with the Olympics opening ceremony, which will be broadcast on big screens in the park in between performances. The gig has been organised by BT London Live as part of a series of events to mark the Games and takes place on Friday 27th July. Together with 'Best Of British' coinciding with the closing ceremony it is the only other paid for ticketed event as part of London Live which sees FREE live music from acts from across the world taking to the stage each night until midnight each evening (Trafalgar Square will run until 11pm).

Access to BT London Live Hyde Park and Victoria Park will be FREE, attendees can just walk up and join the fun. There are a limited number of Guaranteed Entry Tickets available for those who wish to ensure they don't miss out on a particular day or their favourite sport. Pre-booked tickets for BT London Live will provide guaranteed entry before 2pm. After 2pm, entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, but due to likely demand, this may be subject to long queueing times.

To reserve 'FREE' London Live tickets and pay only a booking fee, click here.

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