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Lana Del Rey, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J added to Radio 1's Hackney Weekend

Published Friday, Feb 3 2012, 08:48 GMT | By Daniel Sperling | 5 comments

Lana Del Rey, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and will.i.am are among the latest acts confirmed to play Radio 1's Hackney Weekend.

The two-day event - which marks the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics - is to be held in Hackney Marshes on the weekend of June 23-24.

British Breakthrough Act: Jessie J on stage during the 2011 Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena, London

Lana Del Rey
NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' Season 37 Episode 12
Daniel Radcliffe hosts with musical guest Lana Del Rey

will.i.am aka William Adams of The Black Eyed Peas leaving C London restaurant
London

Other participating acts unveiled by Radio 1 today (February 3) include Emeli Sande, Professor Green, Taio Cruz, Dappy, David Guetta, Jack White and Rizzle Kicks.

Calvin Harris, Chase & Status, Labrinth, Wretch 32, The Ting Tings and The Maccabees are also among the 34-strong line-up.

Critics' Choice: Emeli Sande performing with Professer Green on 'The X Factor'

British Male Solo Artist Nominees: Professor Green performing during T4's Stars of 2011 event, at Earls Court, London

Leona Lewis, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Florence + the Machine were all confirmed to be playing at the event late last year.

More acts are set to be announced in the future.

Radio 1's Hackney Weekend will be the biggest concert in the broadcaster's history, with over 100,000 people gathering to see the 80-plus acts assembled.

Fans have until March 19 to register for free tickets on the Radio 1 website.

Watch Ed Sheeran's video for 'Lego House' below: