Blur To Be Joined By Foals, Crystal Castles, Vampire Weekend At Hyde Park Gigs

Blur have announced the full line up of acts that will support them at their two outdoor gigs in London’s Hyde Park this summer.

Foals, Crystal Castles, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Friendly Fires will join the recently reformed band on July 2.

The second date, on July 3, will feature support from Vampire Weekend, Deerhoof, Florence and the Machine and Amadou and Mariam.

Blur are due to play a number of festivals this summer, as well as a one off show at the MEN Arena in Manchester on June 26.

(by Jason Gregory)

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