Hyde Park is shaping up to be the place to party in the capital this summer, and now some of the biggest names in electro and hip hop have been added to the bill for WIRELESS 2009. Across the weekend of 4th and 5th July our headliners BASEMENT JAXX and KANYE WEST will be joined by a packed bill of the hottest names in dance music. Expect a mass outbreak of dancing to spread over London.
Saturday 4th July:
German duo DIGITALISM are well known for their energetic and thrilling live shows. Debut album, ‘Idealism’ moved them from the underground to prominence whilst their remix work for everyone from Depeche Mode to Klaxons to Futureheads has brought their name to an ever wider audience.
Currently recording the follow up to 2008’s ‘You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into’, DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? have a well deserved reputation for fearsome live shows. Melding the dynamics of a full on rock gig to their electronic sound, the Reading based band have shown their abilities to jump genres with remixes for the likes of Muse, The Raconteurs and Bloc Party
Already the subject of heaps of critical praise and high hopes for 2009, DELPHIC are the next logical step on from boundary-breakers such as The Klaxons and Late Of The Pier. Comparisons to fellow Mancunians New Order are not wide of the mark but the trio are as influenced by straight dance music and the pop of Xenomania as their illustrious forebears. A key new band for the year, this show is an early opportunity to hear the sound of the future.
Already widely renowned as club promoters and remixers to the likes of Bloc Party, Justice and Late Of The Pier, FILTHY DUKES made the logical next step in the winter months of 2008 and began to craft their own tunes that would become the basis of their recently released debut album, ‘Nonsense In The Dark’. With a dream team of guest vocalists and a desire to make a real show rather than hide behind their equipment, expect a surprise or two when FILTHY DUKES take to the stage.
Sunday 5th July:
New album, ‘The Renaissance’ marks the return of one of the most recognisable voices and individual figures in hip-hop. Former member of the seminal A Tribe Called Quest, Q TIP is a legend in US Hip Hop. A huge influence on those artists that followed them ATCQ and Q Tip are part of the foundations of hip hop and this is a very special show that is sure to be a highlight of the day.
Riding high across the world with his smash hit ‘Right Round’ – the fastest million selling digital release in the US - FLO RIDA is a very special addition to this year’s bill. With a back catalogue that features a clutch of massive hits (including UK number 2 ‘Low’) and new (US No. 1/UK top 5) album R.O.O.T.S. expect a packed field for this eagerly awaited show.
Rapper and singer KID CUDI (aka Scott Mescudi) marked his arrival on the musical map in style earlier this year with debut single, ‘Day N Nite’. The anthemic hip-house masterpiece hogged the charts for months and has amassed an incredible 21 million plays on Cudi's MySpace page. NME have dubbed him “the next rap megastar” whilst The Guardian have declared him "the hottest new hip-hop artist in the US". With a debut album on the horizon for later in 2009 expect to hear eagerly anticipated new material at this show from the Kid named Cudi.
The immensely talented DANIEL MERRIWEATHER first came to most people’s attention when he added the vocals to Mark Ronson’s smash hit version of ‘Stop Me’ by The Smiths. Those in the know however had been checking out this Melbourne born singer for several years and are eagerly awaiting his debut album ‘Love & War’ due this spring. The recent hit single ‘Change’ gave fans a taster and this live show is sure to win over yet more converts to this 26 year old with the soulful vocals.
Grammy nominated, Billboard Hot 100 topping, YOUNG JEEZY is another massive name from the world of US Hip Hop on this year’s bill. With a trio of US Number Ones from his three studio albums, you don’t get bigger than this.
Having guested on Kanye’s album, the UK’s MR HUDSON comes to the festival with high hopes for his second album ‘Straight No Chaser’ on which Kanye acts as executive producer. Feted on the release of their debut album, ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ in 2007, Mr Hudson look set to rise to further prominence on the release of this to coincide with this show.
Saturday lineup to date – Basement Jaxx, The Streets, Dizzee Rascal, Paul Oakenfold, Frankmusik, Sneaky Soundsystem, N.A.S.A., Tommy Sparks, Digitalism, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Delphic, Filthy Dukes.
Sunday lineup to date – Kanye West, Q-Tip, Flo Rida, Kid Cudi, Daniel Merriweather, Young Jeezy, Mr Hudson
MANY MORE NAMES TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR BOTH DAYS
For new additions to the line up and more info go to www.wirelessfestival.co.uk
In addition to four stages of the best music, the biggest names and the hippest newcomers, Wireless 2009 will welcome back all the extra attractions which have become synonymous with the event. Expect a huge variety of food stalls, beer gardens and fun games. Hyde Park is in the very heart of London and accessing the festival is easy with a variety of tube lines and bus routes available to get you to the centre of the action without driving. Check www.tfl.gov.uk for travel details.
Gates open at midday.
We are happy to welcome back Kiss as our radio partner for the Saturday of Wireless 2009.
For new additions to the line up and more info go to www.wirelessfestival.co.uk
WIRELESS TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets are on sale now priced £45 for Saturday, Sunday tickets are still available at a special ‘Early Bird’ price of £40 FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY (all tickets are subject to booking fee).
Tickets are available at www.wirelessfestival.co.uk or call 0844 847 2502 (24 hour credit card hotline)
Purchase a Carbon Offset for 50p as an add on to your order to negate the environmental impacts of your travel to and from the festival, these funds will be used to invest in environmental projects in local schools. More details are available on www.wirelessfestival.co.uk and www.eco-schools.org.uk.
Hospitality line:
Buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online at www.LiveNationExperience.co.uk
or call +44 207 009 3484
Disabled access :
Live Nation manage all disabled customer ticket sales in-house.
We now have a Disabled Customers hotline number that patrons can call when booking tickets to reserve a place on the platform or to discuss their access requirements. It is 0207 195 2133
Disabled customers will be provided with one free ticket for their helper, where required. Should additional helper tickets be required, please call the disabled access ticket line on 0207 195 2133 or email access@wirelessfestival.co.uk
For VIP packages, please call 0207 009 3484 to discuss your requirements.
Saturday 4th July:
German duo DIGITALISM are well known for their energetic and thrilling live shows. Debut album, ‘Idealism’ moved them from the underground to prominence whilst their remix work for everyone from Depeche Mode to Klaxons to Futureheads has brought their name to an ever wider audience.
Currently recording the follow up to 2008’s ‘You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into’, DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? have a well deserved reputation for fearsome live shows. Melding the dynamics of a full on rock gig to their electronic sound, the Reading based band have shown their abilities to jump genres with remixes for the likes of Muse, The Raconteurs and Bloc Party
Already the subject of heaps of critical praise and high hopes for 2009, DELPHIC are the next logical step on from boundary-breakers such as The Klaxons and Late Of The Pier. Comparisons to fellow Mancunians New Order are not wide of the mark but the trio are as influenced by straight dance music and the pop of Xenomania as their illustrious forebears. A key new band for the year, this show is an early opportunity to hear the sound of the future.
Already widely renowned as club promoters and remixers to the likes of Bloc Party, Justice and Late Of The Pier, FILTHY DUKES made the logical next step in the winter months of 2008 and began to craft their own tunes that would become the basis of their recently released debut album, ‘Nonsense In The Dark’. With a dream team of guest vocalists and a desire to make a real show rather than hide behind their equipment, expect a surprise or two when FILTHY DUKES take to the stage.
Sunday 5th July:
New album, ‘The Renaissance’ marks the return of one of the most recognisable voices and individual figures in hip-hop. Former member of the seminal A Tribe Called Quest, Q TIP is a legend in US Hip Hop. A huge influence on those artists that followed them ATCQ and Q Tip are part of the foundations of hip hop and this is a very special show that is sure to be a highlight of the day.
Riding high across the world with his smash hit ‘Right Round’ – the fastest million selling digital release in the US - FLO RIDA is a very special addition to this year’s bill. With a back catalogue that features a clutch of massive hits (including UK number 2 ‘Low’) and new (US No. 1/UK top 5) album R.O.O.T.S. expect a packed field for this eagerly awaited show.
Rapper and singer KID CUDI (aka Scott Mescudi) marked his arrival on the musical map in style earlier this year with debut single, ‘Day N Nite’. The anthemic hip-house masterpiece hogged the charts for months and has amassed an incredible 21 million plays on Cudi's MySpace page. NME have dubbed him “the next rap megastar” whilst The Guardian have declared him "the hottest new hip-hop artist in the US". With a debut album on the horizon for later in 2009 expect to hear eagerly anticipated new material at this show from the Kid named Cudi.
The immensely talented DANIEL MERRIWEATHER first came to most people’s attention when he added the vocals to Mark Ronson’s smash hit version of ‘Stop Me’ by The Smiths. Those in the know however had been checking out this Melbourne born singer for several years and are eagerly awaiting his debut album ‘Love & War’ due this spring. The recent hit single ‘Change’ gave fans a taster and this live show is sure to win over yet more converts to this 26 year old with the soulful vocals.
Grammy nominated, Billboard Hot 100 topping, YOUNG JEEZY is another massive name from the world of US Hip Hop on this year’s bill. With a trio of US Number Ones from his three studio albums, you don’t get bigger than this.
Having guested on Kanye’s album, the UK’s MR HUDSON comes to the festival with high hopes for his second album ‘Straight No Chaser’ on which Kanye acts as executive producer. Feted on the release of their debut album, ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ in 2007, Mr Hudson look set to rise to further prominence on the release of this to coincide with this show.
Saturday lineup to date – Basement Jaxx, The Streets, Dizzee Rascal, Paul Oakenfold, Frankmusik, Sneaky Soundsystem, N.A.S.A., Tommy Sparks, Digitalism, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Delphic, Filthy Dukes.
Sunday lineup to date – Kanye West, Q-Tip, Flo Rida, Kid Cudi, Daniel Merriweather, Young Jeezy, Mr Hudson
MANY MORE NAMES TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR BOTH DAYS
For new additions to the line up and more info go to www.wirelessfestival.co.uk
In addition to four stages of the best music, the biggest names and the hippest newcomers, Wireless 2009 will welcome back all the extra attractions which have become synonymous with the event. Expect a huge variety of food stalls, beer gardens and fun games. Hyde Park is in the very heart of London and accessing the festival is easy with a variety of tube lines and bus routes available to get you to the centre of the action without driving. Check www.tfl.gov.uk for travel details.
Gates open at midday.
We are happy to welcome back Kiss as our radio partner for the Saturday of Wireless 2009.
For new additions to the line up and more info go to www.wirelessfestival.co.uk
WIRELESS TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets are on sale now priced £45 for Saturday, Sunday tickets are still available at a special ‘Early Bird’ price of £40 FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY (all tickets are subject to booking fee).
Tickets are available at www.wirelessfestival.co.uk or call 0844 847 2502 (24 hour credit card hotline)
Purchase a Carbon Offset for 50p as an add on to your order to negate the environmental impacts of your travel to and from the festival, these funds will be used to invest in environmental projects in local schools. More details are available on www.wirelessfestival.co.uk and www.eco-schools.org.uk.
Hospitality line:
Buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online at www.LiveNationExperience.co.uk
or call +44 207 009 3484
Disabled access :
Live Nation manage all disabled customer ticket sales in-house.
We now have a Disabled Customers hotline number that patrons can call when booking tickets to reserve a place on the platform or to discuss their access requirements. It is 0207 195 2133
Disabled customers will be provided with one free ticket for their helper, where required. Should additional helper tickets be required, please call the disabled access ticket line on 0207 195 2133 or email access@wirelessfestival.co.uk
For VIP packages, please call 0207 009 3484 to discuss your requirements.
New names added today are… Q-Tip, Flo Rida, Kid Cudi, Daniel Merriweather, Young Jeezy, Mr Hudson, Digitalism, Does It Offend You, Yeah? Delphic and Filthy Jukes.
