Music legend Stevie Wonder is set to headline this summer’s British Summer Time (BST) Festival in Hyde Park, with his highly anticipated performance scheduled for July 12. Organisers have now revealed the first wave of support acts for the show, featuring Ezra Collective, Corinne Bailey Rae, Thee Sacred Souls, and Elmiene.
This announcement marks the first full line-up unveiled for any of this year’s BST headliners, with Stevie Wonder’s show currently the only complete bill confirmed.
Joining as special guests are Ezra Collective, the 2023 Mercury Prize winner’s and genre-blending jazz quintet from London. Known for their energetic fusion of afrobeat, calypso, hip-hop, reggae, soul, and jazz, the group has pushed boundaries and made waves in the UK music scene. In 2025, they made history as the first jazz act to win Group of the Year at the BRIT Awards.
Also performing is Corinne Bailey Rae, the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind the soulful classic “Put Your Records On”. Her 2006 debut album topped the UK charts, making her the fourth British female solo artist to debut at number one. Her work was recognised with a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2008.
Elmiene, the rising 23-year-old British-Sudanese neo-soul and R&B singer, is also on the bill. Since emerging in 2023, Elmiene has received widespread praise and has been hailed by Sir Elton John as “one of Britain’s greatest new artists.” He was nominated for the Rising Star award at the 2025 BRIT Awards.
Rounding out the support line-up are Thee Sacred Souls, a soul trio from San Diego whose nostalgic yet fresh sound has earned them international acclaim. Their self-titled 2022 debut was met with universal acclaim, and they followed it up with 2024’s Got a Story to Tell. The band describes their style as “Sweet Southern Californian soul”- they are carving out their own path while honouring soul’s legacy and heritage.
This will be Stevie Wonder’s third time headlining the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park, following standout performances in 2016 and 2019.
Stevie Wonder’s performance on July 12 also marks the final date of his upcoming ‘Love, Light and Song’ UK tour. The tour kicks off on July 3 at Lytham festival and is followed by performances in Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on July 5, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on July 7 and Cardiff’s Blackweir Feilds on July 9. Tickets for the ‘Love, Light and Song’ tour can be accessed here.
Other acts set to headline BST Hyde Park 2025 include Olivia Rodrigo (June 27), Zack Bryan (June 28-29), Noah Kahan (July 4), Sabrina Carpenter (July 5-6), Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts (July 11) and Jeff Lynne’s ELO (July 13). Tickets for BST Hyde Park can be accessed here.
For those who missed it, our coverage of the original announcement of Stevie Wonder’s headline slot can be found here.
