When
23 June 2012 -
24 June 2012
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Where
Hackney Marshes
Cost
Free ticketed event
Age Restrictions
Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by adult
Join Leona Lewis and Plan B for the Hackney Weekend 2012 festival, a massive weekend of live music and entertainment which takes place as part of the Cultural Olympiad.
Live music
With six stages of live music and a crowd of around 100,000, Hackney Weekend 2012 is all set to be the BBC's biggest ever free ticketed live music event. Those lucky enough to get their hands on free tickets can enjoy a weekend of live gigs from some of the world's top acts on Hackney Marshes, in a highlight event of the London 2012 Festival and Cultural Olympiad.
Star talent
Locals Plan B and Leona Lewis will be returning to their hometown to perform live at Hackney Weekend 2012, alongside other international and UK artists. Over 80 bands, solo acts and DJs will be taking part in the festival, which is also supported by Hackney born DJ Trevor Nelson and Olympic athlete Phillips Idowu.
Big weekend
The two day Hackney Weekend 2012 is replacing Radio 1's Big Weekend festival, which usually takes place at a different location each year. As with the Big Weekend, the majority of tickets for the event on Hackney Fields will go to Hackney residents and music fans living in the surrounding London boroughs.
The line up
Other acts appearing live on stage at Hackney Marshes include Bombay Bicycle Club, The Maccabees, Lana Del Rey, Jack White, Andy C, Ed Sheeran, Chase and Status, Deadmau5, Wretch 32 and Nero. Some of the biggest names in the music industry will be entertaining the crowds, with stars such as Professor Green, Taio Cruz, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Will.i.am and Florence and the Machine all on the bill.
Hackney Weekend 2012 takes place from Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 24th June 2012. Admission is free, but tickets must be obtained in advance. For further information on the lineup and how to get tickets, click on the link below.
Hackney Weekend 2012 Tickets
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Other Events at Hackney Marshes
Jun 23 & 24, 10.30am, doors
What's near Hackney Marshes?
Below are the nearest 5 venues within 500 metres of Hackney Marshes.
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The Box
11-12 Walkers Court, Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F 0ED
Luxx
3 New Burlington Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2JF
Covert
65 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, SE1 7TP
Content updated: 02/06/2012 08:09