Hampton Court Palace Festival hosts eclectic line up

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J.j Anisiobi5 April 2012

This June, Hampton Court Palace Festival returns with an eclectic line up of legendary music artists from the Rock, Pop, Jazz and Classical world.

Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams has already sold out and will perform songs from his acoustic CD, Bare Bones.

Irish boy band Westlife will bring their Gravity tour the palace and festival favourite Jools Holland will return with His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special guests Sandie Shaw, Rubyb Turner and Louise Marshall.

Kerry Ellis, billed as one of the most thrilling vocal talents on today's West End stage will join forces with founding member of Queen, legendary rock icon Brian May to perform Anthems at Hampton Court.

The Australian Pink Floyd has also been added to the bill, bringing with them 3D visuals and a brand new laser and light show.

James Blunt, will make his debut appearance at the Festival, as will American singer-songwriter, Don McLean forever associated with American Pie and Vincent (Starry, Starry Night). Simple Minds and ex-Beatle, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band will treat Festival goers to an array of classics.

The festival will close with Alfie Boe headlining a fireworks show

Alfie Boe, soprano Natasha Marsh and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will headline the Festival Finale & Fireworks over the River Thames.

Festival-goers can arrive early and enjoy a picnic in the stunning palace gardens, courtesy of Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts.

The festival will run from 8 June to 18 June

For more information visit hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

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