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Neil Young To Headline 2025 BST Hyde Park In London
Neil Young is gearing up for a busy summer with his new band, The Chrome Hearts, and he’s just added a major festival date to the mix. The 79-year-old rock legend will headline BST Hyde Park in London on July 11, sharing the stage with Yusuf/Cat Stevens and Van Morrison. More supporting acts will be announced in the coming months.
For fans eager to secure tickets, American Express U.K. cardholders have early access until March 5 at 9 a.m. GMT. A pre-sale for BST Hyde Park begins on March 3 at 10 a.m., followed by the general sale at 10 a.m. on March 5.
This marks Young’s return to BST Hyde Park after his 2019 co-headlining set with Bob Dylan. His addition further bolsters an already star-studded 2025 festival lineup, which includes Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, and Jeff Lynne’s ELO.
The BST Hyde Park date is part of Young’s recently announced Love Earth Tour, which kicks off in Sweden on June 18 and travels through Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The North American leg begins on August 8 in Charlotte, N.C., before making stops in major cities like Detroit, Toronto, New York, Chicago, Denver, and Vancouver. The tour currently wraps up at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 15, though more dates are expected.
For this run, Young will be backed by Chrome Hearts, a group featuring longtime collaborator Spooner Oldham (keyboards/organ), along with Micah Nelson (guitar/vocals), Corey McCormick (bass), and Anthony LoGerfo (drums) from Promise of the Real. The band dropped their gritty single “Big Change” in January, and their debut album is tentatively set for release in April.
With a fresh band, new music, and an extensive tour ahead, Young is proving once again that he’s far from slowing down.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer