The Overtones and Temper Trap also confirmed today

London Live have announced a host of new artists that have been added to the event. Newton Faulkner, The Beat, Saint Etienne, The Overtones and Temper Trap have all been confirmed to appear during the event. All these acts will be performing at Hyde Park as part of London’s biggest free celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The stellar line-up includes a whole variety of artists, from ‘Dream Catch Me’ singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner, who will be performing on Saturday 28 July, to brummie 2 Tone Ska band The Beat, performing on Wednesday 1 August and synth pop trio St Etienne, who will be performing on Saturday 4 August.

The UK’s hottest vocal harmony group The Overtones will be performing on Thursday 9 August and ‘Sweet Disposition’ indie band The Temper Trap will be performing on Friday 10 August. Visitors will also get to see all of the Olympic Sports and Medal Ceremonies of the day live, in addition to a spectacular array of have-a-go activities.

London Live in Hyde Park and Victoria Park has something for everyone, from live music to watching the 100 metres final on a 160m2 screen, the 55m high BT Observation Wheel in Victoria Park giving views of the Olympic Park, have-a-go sports, plus al-fresco Sports Bars and much more.  

A great line up of artists has already been announced, they include: Tom Jones, McFly, The Feeling, Feeder, Dodgy, The Levellers, Cast, Amy Macdonald, Paul Carrack Kenny Thomas and the cast of ‘We Will Rock You’.