Hyde Park Calling 2009

[caroruth]

last year the police played for 2 hours

when the who did it they played for 2.5 hours (or so im told)

i know a bloke at live nation who was involved in booking both acts and can tell you that they will both be playing at least 2.5 hours - id expect more like 3 for the boss

[Tugger2k]

Thats great - thank you for that..its for Neil rather the Boss but hopefully he will get on a roll and just keep on going..

Edited March 10, 2009 by Tugger2k

[caroruth]

unfortunatly they cant do that at hyde park. it being in the outdoors in the middle of london there are scrict guidelines as to when he can play to otherwise they pull the plug (10.30pm)

but hopefully he'll be on stage at 8ish and go nuts for 2 and a half hours

[fantomas]

Neil Young

Fleet Foxes

Ben Harper and Relentless 7

Seasick Steve

The Pretenders

excellent saturday lineup - am at glasto but would be there otherwise.

[Corporal Clegg]

Neil Young

Fleet Foxes

Ben Harper and Relentless 7

Seasick Steve

The Pretenders

excellent saturday lineup - am at glasto but would be there otherwise.

[holypeanut]

I wondered if any of those in the know could confirm whether or not this will be a multi stage event again. I only ask as, so far, all of the acts are listed under Main Stage. I can't remember what happened in previous years. How likely is it that all the acts currently confirmed will play the Main Stage?

[dingers]

apparantly hard rock calling will be a three day eveny this year. I post on the download forums and as some of you may know the guy who runs this and download has a account and he has said that it will have a third night! info can be seen via.

http://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk/tm.aspx?m=3331527 (last post first parra)

""Sorry it’s a bit late this week but been a tad busy. As well as the best ever launch of Download we have been busy sorting out one or two other shows and festivals we have on the cards this year. I’ve got 3 nights of Hard Rock Calling, 2 nights of Wireless Festival and 2 nights of Blur in Hyde Park, Oxegen Festival in Ireland with one of the strongest line ups I have ever seen at a main stream festival and a little event called the U2 360 Tour and if you check out www.360.u2.com its very impressive – and very big! ""

http://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk/tm.as...53&mpage=18 (post 354) the announcement is set to be made end of march

""Yep, third night announced end March/beginning of April ""

i know someone will prob flame me for this being my first post but all im doing is passing the above info on and well ignore it if you want but it is from a legit source!

[Mamba]

Maybe that'll be The Killers rumour that keeps appearing and disappearing.

[Andy Morgan]

MAYBE THE EAGLES ARE GOING TO DO IT. I WONDER IF FRIDAY IS GOING TO BE A FULL ON HARD ROCK CALLING DAY OR A SLIGHTY CUT DOWN VERSION.

[trickytree]

MAYBE THE EAGLES ARE GOING TO DO IT. I WONDER IF FRIDAY IS GOING TO BE A FULL ON HARD ROCK CALLING DAY OR A SLIGHTY CUT DOWN VERSION.

[trickytree]

Once Fleetwood Mac confirm Glast......

[daretheghost]

A third night and Fleetwood Mac headlining? That would make my entire year.

[Mamba]

When are we going to find out further supports acts for The Boss. I'm getting impatient!

[holypeanut]

When are we going to find out further supports acts for The Boss. I'm getting impatient!

[Mamba]

Maybe that'll be The Killers rumour that keeps appearing and disappearing.

[Londinium]

Seconded!

[Mamba]

Low Anthem have been added to the Springsteen date

[Londinium]

Never heard of em. But at least its some news! I will check them out later.

[funkymp]

They are signed to Bella Union - home of Fleet Foxes, Midlake, etc - not heard the music, but I understand it is folky. Bella Union is normally a good sign of quality, so looking forward to seeing them.

[Andy Morgan]

The excellent Micki Free has self confirmed himself for HRC. Hard Rock Cafe are doing a Battle of the bands in the USA, for Callings Opening Slot.

[Mamba]

This is getting silly now. Who else is playing?!

[Redtyke]

Just seen this on the NME website. The way I read it Starsailor will be on at Hard Rock Calling again.

Starsailor are set to perform a string of dates across the US leading up to London’s Hard Rock Calling concerts in Hyde Park this summer.

The band will play intimate concerts at select Hard Rock Cafes, to support the release of their new album ‘All The Plans’, which comes out April 28.

The shows will take place at Hard Rock Cafes in San Antonio (May 4), Atlanta (6), New York ( and wrapping up in Boston on May 9.

The band will also perform at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on May 1.

Hard Rock Calling 2009 will take place in Hyde Park in London from June 26-28.

[j...rox]

Any more news on the lineup additions?

[holypeanut]

Just noticed they've released Weekend tickets now!

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/220042...TION_HRC_HRCWEB

I mean, I'm not all that bothered because I'm not enough of a fan on the Saturday to justify the extra expense, but I know this'll be a kick in the teeth for some people!

[jackthebassist]

My Bruce ticket arrived yesterday!

Any news on some lineup additions? It's certainly been a while...