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Hugh Jackman Announced As BST Hyde Park 2025 Headliner
Update: Note that this show has been cancelled by Hugh Jackman and will no longer take place.
Hugh Jackman has been confirmed as a headliner for BST Hyde Park 2025, marking a significant addition to the festival’s lineup. The celebrated actor and performer will take the stage on Sunday, July 6, for a UK-exclusive performance. Dubbed ‘From London with Love,’ the show will feature songs from musicals such as The Boy From Oz, The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables, and The Music Man, with additional surprises promised for the audience.
Tickets for the event will be available to the general public starting at 10am GMT on Wednesday, November 6.
This announcement comes alongside exciting updates about other headline acts for BST Hyde Park 2025. Jeff Lynne’s ELO is set to perform a farewell show on Sunday, July 13, on the Great Oak Stage. This appearance will follow the band’s ongoing ‘Over And Out’ tour in the US and serves as a final “goodbye” to their devoted fans. Reflecting on this milestone, Lynne shared, “My return to touring began at Hyde Park in 2014. It seems like the perfect place to do our final show. We couldn’t be more excited to share this special night in London with our UK fans. As the song goes, ‘We’re gonna do it One More Time!’”
Additionally, US country sensation Zach Bryan has been confirmed as another headliner for the festival. He is scheduled to perform on June 28 and 29, with the second date added due to “phenomenal demand.” These announcements have heightened anticipation for the festival, solidifying BST Hyde Park 2025 as a must-attend event for music fans worldwide.
More info on BST Hyde Park’s website.
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies have spent decades perfecting the art of making a concert feel like the world’s biggest, weirdest, most Canadian house party.
Taking the stage on September 2, 2026, at the new Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre as part of the PNE Summer Night Concert series, the hometown legends brought their signature blend of goofy humour and radio hits to Vancouver for a night that felt a little like raiding the best parts of your childhood playlist.
With a catalogue spanning decades, there was no shortage of familiar favourites, with the band dipping into the hits that have made their way into everything from radio playlists to childhood memories. Songs like “The Old Apartment,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” and “Brian Wilson” remain just as catchy as ever, proving that some songs simply refuse to leave your brain.
The new venue made for a fitting home for the show, with the open-air atmosphere adding to the festival-like feeling of the evening. Between the music, the laughs, and plenty of singing along, Barenaked Ladies delivered exactly what you’d hope for from an end-of-season summer concert: good tunes, good laughs, and a whole lot of happy people singing “One Week” at 100% volume!
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
BARENAKED LADIES
All Photo Credit: Heather Horncastle