More names for Mandela concert

Shirley Bassey, Eddy Grant, Simple Minds...

United Kingdom | 06 May 2008

Shirley Bassey, Eddy Grant and Simple Minds are among the latest names confirmed for Nelson Mandela's 46664 Concert.

The one-day event, which has been set up to celebrate the former South Africa president's 90th birthday, will also include appearances from Andrea and Sharon Corr, Eddy Grant and Spain's Amaral.

A host of African stars have also been lined up for the concert including Emmanuel Jal, Soweto Gospel Choir, Loylso, Kurt Darren, Johnny Clegg, The Children Of Agape, Papa Wemba and Sipho Mabuse.

Today's confirmations join a bill that already boasts Eminem, Queen with Paul Rodgers, Annie Lennox, Razorlight, Amy Winehouse and Duffy. Click HERE for the full line-up.

The 46664 Concert will be held at Hyde Park, London on 27 June with 45,000 tickets available.

Passes will cost £65 and festival-goers will have to register using a similar registration system to Glastonbury. Click HERE to register.