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The Summer event will mark Stereophonics’ first performance at the iconic location in over a decade, the group last appeared at the London venue during the opening ceremony for the London Olympics in 2012. The group performed alongside Duran Duran, Snow Patrol and Paolo Nutini, all four acts were selected to perform as they represented the four nations incorporated within the United Kingdom.

Also billed to perform alongside Stereophonics on Saturday 9th July 2022 are Imelda May, The Last Internationale, La Luz, JJ Wilde and The Wild Things. Pearl Jam start their two-day concert series at BST Hyde Park on Friday 8th July 2022, set to support the group on Friday are fellow grunge icons Pixies. The “Debaser” group will also be joined by singer-songwriter Cat Power, White Reaper, The Murder Capital, The Glorious Songs, Simon Townshend, La Luz, Sick Joy and English female punk group Dream Nails.

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Pearl Jam’s BST Hyde Park appearance was originally set for 2021 but due to COVID-19 relates issues the event was postponed until this year. To announce the news, BST Hyde Park posted the following statement on their website, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that BST Hyde Park will not take place in July 2021. We are however happy to share that Duran Duran and Pearl Jam will go ahead in July 2022. Pearl Jam will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July 2022. Friday 8th will feature special guests Pixies, whilst Saturday 9th July will welcome a new guest artist to be announced – as well as full supporting lineups. Duran Duran will take place on Sunday 10th July 2022 and will be rejoined by their incredible guest – Nile Rodgers & CHIC, with further acts to be confirmed soon. “

The London event continued to update ticket-holders with administrative information whilst confirming the decision taken to delay the live event, “All tickets remain valid for the scheduled 2022 dates. You will be directly contacted by the ticket agent you purchased from with full details, including refund information if you are no longer able to attend the rescheduled dates. If you have not been contacted about a refund by your ticket agent by Friday 30th April, please get in touch with them directly. Following our review of the most recent government advice, the latest timeline means that we are unable to deliver with certainty the quality BST Hyde Park is known for in the time available. By making this decision at this stage we allow artists, crew, fans and everyone that comes together to help create these shows to plan accordingly.”

The event, partnered with American Express, then gave thanks to those on the frontlines of the pandemic, “We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the NHS and all the incredible organisations and individuals who have been working tirelessly in these past twelve months to keep the country safe. Your efforts are enormously appreciated. Team BST x”

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Kiernan, who made an appearance on the virtual show Guitar.com Live on October 3rd, confirmed this wonderful news, declaring that “we have lots of ideas…there are 30 songs on the table.” IDLES definitely have fierce creative stamina, as Kiernan relayed that “The premise is that we like to keep moving quickly, to keep writing when we’re excited and we want to.” 

IDLES’ ability to churn out smashing albums in quick succession is not a new-found talent for the mighty rock band. Kiernan meditated upon this pattern, revealing that IDLES began writing Ultra Mono almost immediately after the release of their previous project, Joy As An Act of Resistance. Kiernan stated that “nothing really came around until two months before we recorded it. That’s when the whole album solidified as its entity, with all the music together.”

Although IDLES have announced that their fourth album is in the works, Kiernan tells fans not to hold their breath when it comes to their release date. Kienan revealed that “We’re testing the waters…It’s no pressure but we want to find what this album means to us, what it’s going to be, and that takes time, that’s why we start quickly.”

As a talented guitarist, Kiernan also spoke on the importance of putting your ego aside when working closely together in a band. Kiernan divulged that “Because as players, you’re egotistical. It’s natural…You’re like, ‘I wrote this riff! Tell everyone who wrote this riff!’ Who cares who wrote the riff. It’s about the song.” Kiernan’s full interview with Guitar.com Live can be watched here.

Last week, IDLES reached a career milestone by securing their first ever UK Number 1 with  Ultra Mono. Ultra Mono has also gathered the highest number of vinyl record sales, according to the Official Charts Company. Selling over 15,400 vinyl copies in its first week, Ultra Mono overtook Liam Gallagher’s recently released Why Me? Why Not for the top spot on the vinyl charts. 

IDLES frontman Joe Talbot thanked fans for the overwhelmingly positive response to Ultra Mono, saying “Thank you very much for all your support in helping us get to Number One in the album charts…We’re super grateful and we want to thank all of the fans that have carried us through this weird time and have allowed us to remain a band and keep on writing and keep on working. We hope we do you proud.”

On October 5th, IDLES announced that they will play BST Hyde Park 2021, which American rock band Pearl Jam will be headlining. Sharing a snap of the promotional poster to Instagram, IDLES confirmed that “Tickets on sale Saturday the 10th of October at 10:00am”, and provided a direct link for ticket purchase. 

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Tickets on sale Saturday 10th Oct 10 am from https://www.bst-hydepark.com/tickets/pearl-jam-2021/

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IDLES fans rejoiced at this wonderful news, the post gathering over 12,000 likes. More information regarding BST Hyde Park 2021 can be found here.

Ultra Mono is out now.