Show to mark start of London 2012 Olympic Games will also feature acts representing Scotland (Paolo Nutini), Wales (Stereophonics) and Northern Ireland (Snow Patrol)
Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics are to play a gig in London's Hyde Park this summer to mark the start of the Olympics.
The show will take place on 27 July, the same day as the Olympics opening ceremony, which will be broadcast live on screens in between the acts.
The bill has been put together to represent each part of the United Kingdom, with Duran Duran representing England, Paolo Nutini playing on behalf of Scotland, Stereophonics representing Wales and Snow Patrol playing on behalf of Northern Ireland.
"Performing to so many people on the most exciting day in sport will be one of the highlights of the last decade for us," said Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon.
"We have been invited to represent England for this show, and we couldn't be more proud. Seeing the torch being lit on the big screens before hitting the stage in this iconic location will be a great experience … We simply can't wait."
Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn said: "Living in London and everything, with all the excitement, it's certainly an honour to be part of it. I think it will be very special."
While this show will act as an accompaniment to the opening ceremony, Blur will headline a gig in Hyde Park to celebrate the end of the games. They will be joined by New Order and the Specials on 12 August for the show.
Both events have been organised by BT London Live as part of a series of events to mark the Olympics. Tickets for the opening ceremony celebration concert go on sale on Friday 4 May at 09:00BST.
See tickets for the Open Ceremony Celebration Concert
