The Imagined Village, Geno Washington, and more for London Live

more acts announced for Hyde Park's FREE events

By Scott Williams | Published: Mon 6th Aug 2012

The Imagined Village

Friday 27th July to Sunday 9th September 2012
Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square in London, England
varies depending upon event main events free
Daily capacity: 50,000
Last updated: Thu 30th Aug 2012

The Imagined Village, Geno Washington, and Jazzie B are amongst the latest acts announced for Hyde Park's FREE events in Hyde Park this summer celebrating the London Olympics.

The Imagined Village
The Imagined Village
Cut a Shine, Lemar, Soul II Soul Sound System, The Enemy, Ocean Colour Scene, The View, Trans-Siberian March Band, The Magic Tombolinos, Gypsy Hill, Horse Meat Disco, Ska Cubano, Lokandes , Los Chinches, Yasmine, Nuru Kane, Afriquoi Ft Serocee + Warrior Queen, Roll Deep, The Wave Pictures, Joseph Macwan, and Skepta have been added to the line-up for the various stages in Hyde Park.

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

Open from now until Sunday 12 August the live daily performances at 4pm will take place and also feature meet and greet sessions with sporting legends including Dame Kelly Holmes, decathlete Daley Thompson, rower Greg Searle, ex footballer Martin Keown and Paralympians Ade Adepitan and Liz Johnson.

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.

London Live which sees FREE live music from acts from across the world taking to the stage each night until midnight each evening.

From now until 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.

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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