Blur Announce Hyde Park Line-Ups

Blur have revealed the full line-up for their two London shows at Hyde Park.

On the first day - Thursday July 2 - the band will be supported by Foals, Crystal Castles, Friendly Fires and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

Vampire Weekend, Amadou and Mariam, Florence and the Machine and Deerhoof then complete the bill for the following day, Friday July 3.

Gates open from 2.30pm with performances starting at 4pm. Tickets are on sale now.

Speaking on behalf of Blur, their manager Chris Morrison says: "A brilliant collection of bands that have agreed to join us for these two shows in Hyde Park."

"It is really important to the band to get the right mix and now we're able to announce what we believe is an exceptional lineup."

For their Manchester show at the MEN Arena on June 26, support comes in the form of Florence and The Machine, plus Klaxons.