Justin Timberlake And Jay Z Confirmed As Headliners For Wireless Festival 2013
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Written by Jon Stickler
Justin Timberlake and Jay Z have been announced as headliners for this summer's Wireless Festival, which will take place at its iconic new home, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Superstar Justin Timberlake will top the Wireless Festival bill on Friday 12th July, his only UK festival performance of 2013. Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Miguel and very special guest Frank Ocean are also set to appear.
Music megastar Jay Z will also be at Wireless, confirming his headline slot on Saturday July 13th as his only European performance of 2013. Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, DJ Fresh/Live will also appear along with Calvin Harris who is confirmed as special guest.
Very special guest Frank Ocean will be makes his Wireless Festival debut this summer. His Sophomore album ‘channel ORANGE’ was released last year to both critical and popular acclaim, he recently scored a standing ovation at the 2013 Grammy Awards when the album was awarded best urban contemporary album.
Entering its ninth consecutive year Wireless Festival promoter Steve Homer from Live Nation is looking forward to another sensational year. He said, “Wireless Festival has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2005, we’re incredibly excited to take it to its new home, London’s iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and are delighted to secure Justin Timberlake and welcome back Jay Z. Securing these two artists – Jay Z for his only European performance of 2013 and Justin Timberlake for his only UK festival appearance this year – cements our reputation as a world class player on the festival circuit.”
Wireless Festival is one of the UK’s biggest urban/pop festivals. A dazzling open-air live music experience, it offers a chance to experience the excitement of watching the best in popular music in one of London’s most iconic sites – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. For further infortmation, head over to www.wirelessfestival.co.uk.
Check back to Stereoboard as many more acts and details are to be announced in the coming weeks.
July 12th - Justin Timberlake with Snoop Dogg, John Legend, Miguel, and Frank Ocean.
July 13th - Jay-Z with Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, DJ Fresh, and Calvin Harris.
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