Blur To Close 2012 London Olympics

Blur To Close 2012 London Olympics with Hyde Park Concert.

For the closing of the summer's 2012 Olympic Games, Blur are to headline a show in Hyde Park.

The announcement came via Blur's Facebook page. "We're rowing in, going for gold, grabbing the baton, for the high jump. No, hang on, is that right? Fact is, Blur have accepted the invite to headline the Olympics' Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 12th August."

The British Blur have announced they’ll be playing a very special show for the London 2012 Olympic closing ceremony, taking place on 12 August. Having unveiled new track last night, Under The Westway at a War Child gig at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, the group are also set to perform at the Brit Awards this evening.

Joining them for their exclusive London show, hailed as ‘The Best Of British‘ will be The Specials and New Order, for an event that is sure to be a fantastic finale to the Olympic Games. The Aug. 12 concert in Hyde Park is just one of a series of events happening to mark the Olympic Games 2012. Pre-register your tickets, or you can buy them from Friday 24th February.