Blondie and Chrissie Hynde are the first artists announced for this year\u2019s BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park.<\/p>\n
The event will return on unsay 14th September 2014 and the two iconic performers have certainly kicked the line-up reveal off with plenty of star power.<\/p>\n
Chris Evans made the announcement on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning. He will continue to reveal acts each morning for the rest of this week.<\/p>\n
Jeff Smith, Head of Music, Radio 2 and 6 Music, said, \u201cAnother year and another stellar line-up come together for a day of fantastic music which showcases the range and diversity of music provided by Radio 2 – the nation\u2019s favourite radio station. And what better way to say goodbye to the summer than a music fuelled day out with friends and family?\u201d<\/p>\n
Last year\u2019s event saw 40,000 people attend to watch artists such as Smokey Robinson, Jessie J, Manic Street Preachers and James Blunt perform.<\/p>\n