FUN IN THE SUN

When is BST Hyde Park 2019 and who else is performing with Robbie Williams?

BRITISH Summer Time festival kicked off with an incredible performance on the opening night from Celine Dion, followed by Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie the following day.

But now its Robbie Williams' turn to take to the stage TONIGHT. Here's the lowdown...

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Get ready for fun in the sun at BTS Hyde ParkCredit: British Summer Time

When is the British Summertime Festival on?

The festival kicked off on July 5 and ends on July 14, 2019.

This is the seventh year that music lovers will be able to enjoy performances from superstars to handpicked developing acts from the heart of London.

The popular event kicked off in 2013 with The Rolling Stones reliving their legendary 1969 gig, plus Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie and Jennifer Lopez.

Celine Dion headlined the opening night of BTSCredit: Rex Features

Which acts will be performing at the British Summertime Festival 2019?

Celine Dion - July 5, 2019

Titanic performer Celine headlined the opening night of British Summer Time festival.

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The superstar singer has sold over 240 million records worldwide and is renowned for incredible live shows and a monumental vocal range. 

Her headlining performance came just a month after the end of her second record-breaking Las Vegas residency Celine on 8 June 2019.

Stevie Wonder plus special guest Lionel Richie performed at Hyde Park this summer

Stevie Wonder - July 6, 2019

Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Stevie Wonder brought his The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music to Hyde Park.

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He was brought to tears as he came on stage, overwhelmed by the reaction from the adoring crowd as he treated them to I Just Called to Say I Love You and Superstition.

This fantastic show featured his classic songs including For Once In My Life, Jammin' and there wasn't a dry eye in the house as he performed My Cherie Amour.

The singer came over all emotional as he performed a medley of tracks from his late superstar pals who had passed away including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie and Amy Winehouse.

He had very special guests joining him on stage including Leeds singer Corinne Bailey Rae,

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Brilliant new names supporting him include Joel Culpepper,  Benedict Cork,  Norman Jay MBE, The Heavy, The Cuban Brothers, Four of Diamonds, Attawalpa, and Conrad.

Stevie is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in pop music.

He has won 25 Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.

Stevie brought London to a standstill with his amazing showCredit: Splash News
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Lionel Richie - July 6, 2019

The legendary performer stole the show with his catalogue of hits from dancefloor fillers Dancing on the Ceiling, and All Night Long, to his romantic smooth grooves including Hello and Lady.

His infectious set had celebrity guests including Dua Lipa serenading her new boyfriend Anwar Hadid as they cosied up to Lionel's incredible set.

Ever the showman, Lionel had the crowd in fits of laughter when he reignited an old feud with Diana Ross.

He told the packed crowd: "For 35 years I have invited Diana Ross on stage to sing Endless Love, and for 35 years, she has said 'no'."

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As the crowd sang along to their romantic tune, Lionel joked: "Who needs Diana Ross, anyway."

Multiple Award winner Lionel is one of the most successful singers from the 1980s to the present day.

Lionel put on a sensational show at BSTCredit: Getty - Contributor
Catch the icon Barbra Streisand at BTSCredit: British Summer Time
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Barbra Streisand - July 7, 2019

Known for her hit songs like Guilty, Woman In Love, The Way We Were, Rain On My Parade and many more, Barbra is the epitome of an icon.

She is just as famous for her hit film career, her activism and theatre stardom.

The singer and actress has also won two Oscars and 10 Grammys.

Bob Dylan AND Neil Young performed on July 12Credit: British Summer Time
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Bob Dylan - July 12, 2019

Bob is responsible for some of the most influential albums of all time, such as The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisitedand Blonde on Blonde

He has received 10 GRAMMY Awards, as well as an Oscar for Best Original Song for Things Have Changed in 2002.

Neil Young - July 12, 2019

Neil is known for classic albums like Harvest, After The Goldrush and On The Beach are some the best in the whole genre.

But Young remains hugely relevant, releasing 2 albums within months of each other in 2017/2018, as well as a stream of archive albums from classic live shows over the years, underlining his incredible live legacy.

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This time, he brings the band Promise of the Real, with whom he recorded 2017’s album The Visitor, their second studio album together and this year released the soundtrack album Paradox.

The band features Willie Nelson’s sons Lucas and Micah.

Florence + The Machine will be taking over the parkCredit: British Summer Time

Florence + The Machine - July 13, 2019

It’s been a remarkable year for Florence, whose fourth album High As Hope includes the singles Hunger, Sky Full Of Song, Big God and Patricia.

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The band's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul

The National - July 13, 2019

Sharing the stage with Florence are an American indie institution from Ohio, festival favourites and one of the most highly rated live acts around - The National.

Latest album Sleep Well Beast lived up to the intense anticipation generated by an acclaimed catalogue and broke new ground with their first UK Number 1 album.

Special guests on July 13, 2029:

  • Blood Orange
  • Aldous Harding
  • Marlon Williams
  • Let’s Eat Grandma
  • Goat Girl
Robbie Williams will close the festivalCredit: British Summer Time
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Robbie Williams - July 14, 2019

Since bursting on to the stage as the youngest member of Take That in 1990 to going solo in 1995, Robbie has been at the top of his game for nearly 30 years, and has become a national treasure.

One of the most decorated artists around today, he has six of the top 100 best-selling albums in British history with 77 million albums worldwide, 14 Number 1 singles and won a record 18 BRIT Awards – more than any other artist in music history.

Currently appearing as a judge on X Factor, Robbie is gearing up for a busy 2019. As well as headlining Hyde Park he will play 12 dates in Las Vegas at the Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater, and will release a new album of previously-unheard music directly to his fans with Under the Radar Volume 3.

Who is supporting Robbie Williams?

Among the acts supporting Robbie as he takes to the stage TONIGHT (July 14) are:

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  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Keane
  • Texas
  • Feeder

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How do I get a ticket for BST?

All tickets are on sale NOW.

These can be bought from the .

You can also get them through ,, and .

Ticket prices vary depending on the type you buy, but these are the following brackets:

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  • £75                   General Admission
  • £85                   Priority Entry
  • £169.95           Gold Circle / Premium View
  • £249.95           Barclaycard VIP Summer Garden
  • £299.95           The Terrace
  • £299.95           Diamond Circle
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