Basement Jaxx to headline Wireless
The Streets, Dizzee Rascal also confirmed
16 February 2009
The Brixton dance troupe will top the bill on the Saturday (4 July), as the event returns to Hyde Park for
the fifth successive year.
Speaking about their appearance the band said: "Frank Sinatra once said "It's
very nice to go traveling but it's so much nicer to come home" and he was right. It's going to be a mad summer
for us, playing in all four corners of the world, but we are really looking forward to coming back to the very heart of London
and playing at Wireless."
The Streets have
also been confirmed as the second stage headliners on the same day.
Speaking about the band's appearance, lead
singer Mike Skinner said: "I am excited about returning to the site of my favourite ever gig - when
Daft Punk played at Wireless 2007.
"This year we will be performing just before Basement Jaxx who I remember introduced me to my French idols
on that hot Hyde Park evening two years ago. Hyde Park will hopefully be as hot this year and someone else will enjoy their
favourite ever gig."
British rapper Dizzee Rascal
has also been confirmed for a slot at the festival, playing the main stage on the Saturday.
Wireless 2009
will shrink to a two-day event running from 4-5 July.
Early bird tickets go on sale this Wednesday
(18 February) at 9am.
This year's festival will have four stages on music
as well as fairground rides, food stalls, beer gardens and fun games.
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