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BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012

Jay-ZKasabian and Rihanna announced for Hackney Weekend 

Kasabian and Rihanna will join the bill for this summer's Hackney Weekend at Hackney Marshes.  

The performers will join Jay-Z, Jessie J, Professor Green, Will.i.am, Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran, Dappy, Lana Del Rey, Chase & Status, Tinie Tempah, Plan B, Leona Lewis, Florence & The Machine and many more, who have already been confirmed.  

Find out more

The event will feature over 100 UK and international artists performing on six stages. You can find out more about Hackney Weekend and the many acts confirmed for the event, at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/hackneyweekend. Read our Facts and FAQs for more information about the event in Hackney.

The full list of artists announced so far include:

Jay-Z, Andy C, Azealia Banks, Bombay Bicycle Club, Boy Better Know Feat Skepta & JME, Calvin Harris, Chase & Status, Chip, Dappy, David Guetta, D'banj, Deadmau5, Devlin, DJ Fresh, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Eric Prydz, Flo Rida, Flux Pavilion & Doctor P, Florence & the Machine, Jack White, Jessie J, Kasabian, Labrinth, Lana Del Rey, Leona Lewis, Magnetic Man, Maverick Sabre, Michael Kiwanuka, Mindless Behaviour, Nero, Plan B, Professor Green, Rihanna, Rizzle Kicks, Sean Paul, Sub Focus, Swedish House Mafia, Taio Cruz, The Maccabees, The Ting Tings, Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah, Will.i.am, Wretch 32.

The Hackney Weekend is being produced as a partnership between Radio1 and Hackney Council.

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Page updated: 14 May 2012 


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