In the twelve years I’ve been covering BST Hyde Park concerts, from the Rolling Stones, Duran Duran and Sabrina Carpenter, I’ve never seen the park this full, this charged, or this unified in joy as I did on Saturday 12 July 2025, when Stevie Wonder, at 79, took to the stage for what is believed to be his final UK tour date. Families sprawled out on parched yellow grass, teenagers wearing…
There are concerts that entertain. And then there are moments likethis — concerts that reach inside your soul, stir up your past, and remind you of why music even matters in the first place. Yesterday atBST Hyde Park, amidst one of London’s hottest days on record, something truly magical happened:Yusuf / Cat Stevenstook to the stage, and for 60 glorious, transcendent…
Hyde Park on the evening of 6th July 2025 shimmered like the inside of a giant glitter globe. The air was thick with perfume, heat, and adolescent squeals as Sabrina Carpenter stepped onto the BST stage. Having experienced many gigs in this iconic London venue, this one felt different — like a generational coronation for a pop princess in her prime, with just enough nods to the past to make us…
Noah Kahan ’s headline show at BST Hyde Park on 4th July was much more than a concert – it was a heartfelt celebration of music, family, connection and joy. In the midst of this hot London summer, Hyde Park became a peaceful pocket of paradise – no political noise, no news drama – just a 65,000-strong crowd united in song. And what a gig it was. Noah Kahan, the Vermont-born…
While the world raves about Glastonbury and Rod Stewart’s epic show, there’s something distinctly magical – and wonderfully convenient – about British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park. This year’s festival, especially over the weekend of 28–29 June headlining Zach Bryan, was proof that London knows how to throw an epic party. Two days of music, sunshine, cowboy boots, and…
Last night, I joined 65,000 fans at London’s Hyde Park for a sun-drenched evening of music, emotion and girl power – courtesy of the sensational Olivia Rodrigo, with a surprise guest appearance fromEd Sheeran. It wasn’t just a concert. It was an intergenerational moment – and as a mum, it gave me all the feels.
Rodrigo, just 22, was utterly magnetic. From her glistening…
On Sunday, 7 July 2024, Shania Twain lit up Hyde Park, headlining the Great Oak Stage at the British Summer Time (BST) festival. Despite battling a cold, the 58-year-old Canadian singer delivered a performance many claimed was “better than Glastonbury.”
July 7 2024 – Shania Twain performs on stage at BST Hyde Park (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hogan Media Shutterstock)
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I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Robbie Williams three times now, but this was my first solo show experience. Previously, I attended his unforgettable reunion gig with Take That at Wembley. Robbie’s performance at BST Hyde Park was nothing short of spectacular, marked by a blend of raw emotion and pure entertainment that left me reflecting on the power of music to unite and bring…
On the 4th of July, 2024, BST Hyde Park was transformed into a country music haven as Morgan Wallen ’s One Night At A Time World Tour made an unforgettable stop. The concert was a perfect gathering for all ages, creating an inclusive and joyous atmosphere that saw little kids perched on their dads’ shoulders and older couples swaying to the music together. The family-friendly vibes…
Tonight at BST Hyde Park, SZA, a distinct force in contemporary R&B, delivered a performance that left a lasting impression, despite some notable hiccups. Known for her vulnerable and casually poetic songwriting style, SZA’s voice effortlessly conveys a multitude of emotions with subtle twists and turns. Her rich and complex second album, SOS (2022), went straight to number one on the…