aaamusic | On 18, Apr 2012

Hard Rock International and Live Nation have announced that 18 vibrant acts will join the Hard Rock Calling 2012 bill supporting the weekend’s iconic headliners for what is sure to be a once in a lifetime line up, blending rock legends and today’s hottest up-and-coming talent. Black Stone Cherry, Kids in Glass Houses, Christina Perri, Guillemots, Big Country and Amy MacDonald are amongst those confirmed, joining headliners Soundgarden, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Paul Simon in London’s Hyde Park on 13th-15th July 2012. Hard Rock Calling’s lineup will include a mix of edgy sounds and classic favorites from several genres of music, from singer/songwriters and pop icons, to emergingartists and legendary rock stars.

The 18 new bands to Hard Rock Calling:

Black Stone Cherry
Kids in Glass Houses
Skindred
Life In Film
Amy MacDonald
Dawes
Gary Clark Jr
NEEDTOBREATHE
The Night
Jonathan Wilson
Christina Perri
Big Country
Guillemots
Punch Brothers
Robert Randolph
Robert Ellis
Marlon Roudette
Marcus Foster

This year Hard Rock gave fans a chance to have a say in who plays on the Hard Rock Calling 2012 main stage through the Hard Rock Rising global battle of the bands competition. A competition like no other, Hard Rock Rising had more than 12,000 band participants from 86 HardRock Cafe cities across the globe, more than 275,000 fan votes cast and celebrity judges including Hard Rock Calling 2012 performers Steven Van Zandt of the E-Street Band and Fyfe Dangerfield of Guillemots. The Hard Rock Rising winner will be given the opportunity of a lifetime – a spot on the bill with rock icons at one of the world’s most anticipated music festivals. Visit www.hardrock.com for winner announcements.

Committed to supporting music and emerging artists around the globe, Hard Rock International hosted more than 17,000 live music events worldwide in 2011. The brand continues its dedication to live music and support of up-and-coming artists in 2012 with the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands, providing a forum for today’s hottest new talent.

“The Hard Rock Rising competition is a great opportunity for bands to be seen and heard – you get to end up playing on the same bill as Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band for a start!, said Fyfe Dangerfield And it’s great that it’s international – a band from pretty much anywhere in the world could win this. I’m really looking forward to watching the winners play their slot at Hard Rock Calling, whoever they may end up being!”

Complimenting a star-packed main stage will be the Hard Rock Rising stage. New to this year’s festival, the Hard Rock Rising stage showcases Hard Rock International’s connection to the new music scene and commitment to new bands. To bring fans the hottest new artists, Hard Rock again tapped into veteran rockers Van Zandt from The E-Street Band and Dangerfield of Guillemots, who will each curate the Hard Rock Rising stage for a day of the festival.

“It’s great to play a role in giving new artists valuable new exposure and the experience of a lifetime at Hard RockCalling.” said Steven Van Zandt. “As someone who has played the festival before, I know there’s no stage like it!”

Hard Rock Calling takes place 13th-15th July 2012. The 2011 shows saw over 150,000 music fans flock to Hyde Park for an unforgettable weekend of live music.

Line-up to date:

Friday 13th July:
SOUNDGARDEN
Iggy & The Stooges
Cold Chisel
Black Stone Cherry
Kids in Glass Houses
Skindred
Life In Film

Saturday 14th July:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
John Fogerty
Lady Antebellum
Amy MacDonald
Dawes
Gary Clark Jr
NEEDTOBREATHE
The Night
Jonathan Wilson

Sunday 15th July:
PAUL SIMON
Alison Krauss
Christina Perri
Big Country
Guillemots
Punch Brothers
Robert Randolph
Robert Ellis
Marlon Roudette
Marcus Foster

Ticketing Information:

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 30 March 2012 and are priced from £50 plus booking fee. Tickets available at www.hardrockcallling.co.uk

To buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality please visit www.livenationexperience.co.uk or call + 44 207 009 3484.