The full line-up for Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling has been revealed – with a string of music legends taking to the stage including Chaka Khan and Simple Minds
The full line-up for Radio 2 in the Park has been revealed – with a string of music legends taking to the stage.
The event – which will take place in City Park in Stirling, Scotland from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September – will be headlined by iconic singer Chaka Khan on the Saturday night and popular rock band Simple Minds will headline Sunday night in their only UK performance this year.
A pre-party will take place on Friday night with DJ sets from the likes of Radio 2 presenters Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage and Rylan.
Speaking about her headline slot, Chaka said: “Stirling is such a magical place. I just love the charm and spirit of the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Can’t wait to share the songs, the love, and make some beautiful memories together.”
Jim Kerr from Simple Minds added: “Well we are delighted, we’re really delighted. The fact that it’s gonna be in Stirling which is not so far from our neck of the woods, and the fact that you know, Simple Minds in Scotland inevitably is always a bit special, so all of that combined with the fact that it’ll be Simple Minds’ first and only gig in the UK this year.
“You know it’s gonna kick off a whole loud momentum for us so we’re already really looking forward to it. Our set will be very upbeat, we’ll want to involve the crowd, and obviously, crowds in the UK, crowds in Scotland are never shy when you ask them and Simple Minds live, well I’m pretty confident in saying we’ll have the place jumping up and down.”
Other stars set to perform are Emeli Sandé, Lulu, James Blunt, Jack Savoretti and Blue amongst others. The Script star Danny O’Donoghue said on the radio show this morning: “Can you imagine Superheroes live in Scotland at Stirling Castle? We’re going to try and sneak in one or two songs from the new album.
“We’ve always had a great mix… We’ll be 100% playing Superheroes, The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Breakeven, all the hits. Everything you want us to play, we definitely will play.”
Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2, added: “It’s a real privilege to bring some of the world’s biggest artists, including many of Scotland’s greatest, to the historic city of Stirling for this year’s Radio 2 in the Park. You’ll hear many of these stars’ iconic songs performed live against the backdrop of this incredible setting. The range of musical genres represented is a testament to the breadth and diversity of music played on Radio 2 – there is truly something for everybody!”
Tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday go on sale on Wednesday June 10th at 8.30am. Tickets to the Radio 2 in the Park Pre-Party on Friday are £40 plus booking fee and tickets for the Saturday and Sunday are priced from £84 plus booking fee.
The full line-up is as follows:
Saturday 12th September
- Chaka Khan
- The Script
- Emeli Sandé
- ABC
- Jack Savoretti
- Lulu
- Texas
Sunday 13th September
- Simple Minds
- Level 42
- James Blunt
- Blue
- Cast
- Appleton
- Deacon Blue
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