Hard Rock Calling adds The Killers and The Kooks

[Detomah]

Due to the popularity of the event and the rapid ticket sales Hard Rock Calling organisers confirm today that for the first time ever Hard Rock Calling will be extended to a three-day event. Hard Rock Calling will now kick start on Friday 26 June, with The Killers headlining the Hyde Park stage with support from The Kooks.

The Killers’ recent, third, album ‘Day & Age’ has received mass acclaim and has already sold 1 million copies in the UK since its release last November. The Las Vegas band’s Hyde Park set will include recent singles Human and Spaceman, as well as hits from previous albums including Mr Brightside, Somebody Told Me, When You Were Young, Read My Mind and All These Things That I Have Done. The Killers have, since their first arrival on UK shores in 2003, fast made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting live bands on the planet. On top of this, their recent UK tour sold out in record time, so the announcement of their Hard Rock Calling show will be fantastic news for fans eager to see the band this summer.

Britain’s very own The Kooks will be joining The Killers as main support on Friday 26 June. With their 2008 release Konk going straight to number one their performance at Hard Rock Calling will their first festival appearance of the summer and a culmination of their memorable hits and newer tracks.

With demand for tickets to this prestigious festival phenomenal, organisers have confirmed that for the first in its history Hard Rock Calling 2009 will be a three-day event making it truly the ultimate festival for London.

“Going to 3 days was a big step for us and Hard Rock, and then the Killers came along and in my book, that’s a no brainer. We are committed to bringing great music to the heart of London every summer and with such an amazing line up this year, there is something for everyone.”
John Probyn, Chief Operating Officer at Live Nation

As part of Hard Rock’s 2009 Ambassadors of Rock Tour, consumers have the chance to win a V.I.P. weekend in London for Hard Rock Calling, and trips to other exciting Ambassador of Rock stops around the world, by entering the global sweepstakes on hardrock.com. Guests from 100 Hard Rock properties around the world will win a trip to London for this unforgettable weekend.

“The excitement continues to build as acts, and days, are added to the Hard Rock Calling line-up, We’re thrilled to host winning Hard Rock fans from more than 100 cafes, hotels and casinos around the world to witness the kickoff of Hard Rock’s 2009 Ambassadors of Rock Tour. With Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews Band, Neil Young, The Pretenders and now, The Killers, we truly have a ‘must see’ bill for this highly-anticipated weekend-long show.”
Sean Dee, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock International.

Tickets for Sunday 28 June have sold out in record time and with demand extremely high for the Saturday, the addition of The Killers and The Kooks suggests that demand will once again be high. Tickets On Sale Friday 3 April At 9am, do be careful where you buy your tickets for this event - buy from official sources only.

Hard Rock Calling brings a great line up this year with Neil Young headlining on Saturday and support from Fleet Foxes, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Seasick Steve, and The Pretenders. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will headlining on Sunday supported by the Dave Matthews Band, and The Gaslight Anthem.