The iconic Italian tenor will be joined by a range of performers, including none other than the infamous music producer Hans Zimmer, who is known for creating the loved filmscores of movies such as Dune, The Lion King and The Dark Knight. Zimmer is one of the three artists who will be joining Bocelli on stage for what is seeming to be an incredible performance. Alongside Zimmer, the R&B singer Seal will be appearing alongside Bocelli. The ‘Kiss from a Rose’ singer is known for his soulful voice and iconic hits from the 1990s and 2000s. Another huge artist performing with Bocelli is Zucchero, the Italian singer songwriter, known as the “father of the Italian blues”. However these are not the only three special appearances set to take place, as a further eight artists are schedule to appear with Bocelli including: Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, Loren Allred, Andrea Griminelli, Russandra Panfili, Luca Micheletti, and Joaquina.

Supporting Bocelli throughout the day includes his own son Matteo Bocelli, who will be performing his own exclusive set. Additionally, Bocelli’s daughter, Virginia Bocelli, at only twelve years old, will be performing alongside her father at some point during his set.

Bocelli’s huge concert will mark the first time that BST Hyde Park have organised a classical performance as a headline for their legendary festival, and any remaining tickets can be found here.

The announcement of Bocelli’s support has left many attendees desperate and in anticipation for further notifications for the full support lineup of other artists, with support acts for singers such as Stevie Nicks and Kylie Minogue still left to be announced.

I’ve dreamed of covering a Placebo song for years. I think it always had to be “Without You I’m Nothing”, a song of longing and loss that for me will always feel current and relevant, as someone who always felt that human connection was the key to happiness – and as an outsider looking in, as someone uncomfortable in their own skin.”

Placebo’s song, perhaps notable for featuring backing vocals by David Bowie, was a huge critical and popular hit with fans and became a staple in the band’s live set up until 2012 where it has been performed more sporadically, in part due to the band’s insistence of not playing ‘hit’ songs during live sets. The song however, provides the perfect tone and emotional gravitas for an artist of A. A. Williams’ capabilities and her version is sure to be a hit with her audiences.

An upcoming North American tour with Sleep Token will undoubtedly open doors to whole new sets of admirers for Williams and, with her unique blend of strings and guitars, the artist continues to gain attention from listeners of all genres. Williams will be embarking on a co-headlining tour of the UK and Europe with Kalandra this November and December. Tickets can be purchased here.

A. A. Williams UK and Europe Tour:

17/11/2023 – Brudenell Social Club – Leeds
18/11 – The Dome – London
19/11 – Botanique, Grand Salon – Brussels, Belgium
20/11 – O’Sullivan’s Backstage by the Mill – Paris, France
21/11 – Altigone – Toulouse, France
22/11 – Moby Dick – Madrid, Spain
23/11 – La Nau – Barcelona, Spain
23/11 – Salamandra – L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
24/11 – Maison des Choeurs – Montpellier, France
25/11 – Le Transbordeur – Villeurbanne, France
27/11 – Berghain/Kantin – Berlin, Germany
28/11 – Chemiefabrik – Dresden, Germany
29/11 – 2progi – Poznan, Poland
30/11 – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw, Poland
01/12 – Kamienna 12 – Krakow, Poland
02/12 – Instant – Budapest, Hungary
03/12 – Kasarna Karlin – Prague, Czech Republic
05/12 – Legend Club Milano – Milan, Italy
06/12 – Teatro Perla – Bologna, Italy
07/12 – Magazzino Sul Po – Turin, Italy
08/12 – La Port Franc – Sion, Switzerland