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Platinum Party at The Palace line-up: Who is performing for The Queen’s Jubilee show?

THE world's biggest entertainers will come together for the Platinum Party at the Palace to celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.

The four-day bank holiday will include a major concert made up of an incredible line-up of Britain's top acts.

The Queen has reigned for 70 years
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The Queen has reigned for 70 yearsCredit: Alamy

Who is performing at the Platinum Jubilee concert?

The concert at Buckingham Palace will be a mix of rock artists, pop singers, and a full live orchestra.

There will also be 3D projections across the palace and an in-person audience, and will be broadcast live on BBC One.

Mabel

Mabel will be performing at the concert
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Mabel will be performing at the concertCredit: Getty

Mabel is set to take the stage for the Platinum Jubilee concert.

She is a 26-year-old English Swedish singer and songwriter.

Mabel made her breakthrough in 2017, with her song Finders Keepers, which peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart.

Mimi Webb

Mimi Webb will be performing at the concert
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Mimi Webb will be performing at the concertCredit: Getty

Upcoming artist Mimi Webb will be joining the line-up.

She is known for her singles Before I Go and Good Without.

In October 2021, she released her debut EP Seven Shades of Heartbreak.

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Jax Jones

Jax Jones is set to perform
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Jax Jones is set to performCredit: Getty

English DJ, Jax Jones will be performing at the concert.

He rose to fame in 2014 by featuring on Duke Dumont's number-one single I Got U.

In August 2021, he released his song Out Out, which peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers has joined the lineup
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Nile Rodgers has joined the lineupCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Joining the line-up is American artist Nile Rodgers.

He has written, produced, and performed on records that have sold more than 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide.

He is a three-time Grammy Award-winner and the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Sigala

Sigala will be performing at the concert
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Sigala will be performing at the concertCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

English DJ Sigala will be performing at the Platinum Jubilee concert.

He has had eight songs peak within the top ten of the UK Singles Chart, including his 2015 debut single Easy Love.

In May 2022, Sigala collaborated with British singer-songwriter Talia Mar on the song Stay The Night.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys will be performing for the Jubilee concert.
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Alicia Keys will be performing for the Jubilee concert.Credit: Getty

Joining the star-studded lineup is 41-year-old American singer Alicia Keys.

The star has now sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists.

Her second album The Diary of Alicia Keys sold eight million copies worldwide and won her four Grammy Awards.

On May 18, the singer responded to a retweet about the Jubilee concert lineup saying: "Can't wait to see you London!!"

Elton John

Elton John is set for a pre recorded perform
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Elton John is set for a pre recorded performCredit: Getty

 The Jubilee concert is set to have a pre-recorded performance from Sir Elton John as he is currently on a European tour.

The 75-year-old has won five Grammy Awards and Brit Awards, two Academy Awards and Golden Globes, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, a Disney Legends Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor.

In 2021, he became the first solo artist with UK Top 10 singles across six decades.

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart will be performing at the concert
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Rod Stewart will be performing at the concertCredit: Getty

The legendary British rock and pop singer, songwriter, recording artist and record producer Rod Stewart has joined the lineup.

Speaking ahead of the concert, he said: “Queen Elizabeth has given incredible service to the United Kingdom over the last 70 years and I’m delighted to be able to join her in celebrating her Platinum Jubilee with the Party At The Palace.

"She has demonstrated to the world what a special person she is and how lucky we are to have her. This will be a momentous occasion.”

Craig David

Craig David will be joining the lineup
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Craig David will be joining the lineupCredit: Getty

British singer and songwriter Craig David will be making an appearance on stage for the concert.

He has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

The artist has 20 UK Top 40 singles, and seven UK Top 40.

Sam Ryder

Eurovision's Sam Ryder will take to the stage
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Eurovision's Sam Ryder will take to the stageCredit: Getty

Eurovision's second-place winner Sam Ryder will also play to the crowds.

He made history as the first UK entry to break into the top three of Eurovision this century with his explosive tune, Space Man.

Ryder is set to dethrone Harry styles from the top of the UK Singles Charts, which will make him the first Eurovision entry to reach the summit since Gina G’s Ooh Aah… Just A Little Bit in 1996.

Diana Ross

Diana Ross is headlining the Platinum Jubilee concert
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Diana Ross is headlining the Platinum Jubilee concertCredit: Getty

On May 18, 2022 it was announced that Diana Ross will headline the big event

The American singer will lead the line-up for the BBC’s Platinum Party At The Palace concert, which is being held in celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. 

Diana rose shot to fame alongside the Supremes, cementing herself as one of the highest-selling musicians of her time.

Queen and Adam Lambert 

Queen and Adam Lambert are opening the Platinum Party at the Palace
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Queen and Adam Lambert are opening the Platinum Party at the PalaceCredit: Alamy Live News

Queen and Adam Lambert will open the Platinum Jubilee concert.

The band's guitarist Brian May, 74, announced the news on Instagram.

It will be a welcome return to Buckingham Palace for Brian, 20 years after he opened the Party at the Palace Golden Jubilee celebrations by performing the national anthem from the building's rooftop.

Brian said: "Twenty years after playing the Queen's glorious Golden Jubilee we're very happy to be invited again.

"Then there was a moment when I wondered.. after Buckingham Palace roof where can you go? Well... you will see!"

George Ezra

George Ezra will take to the stage
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George Ezra will take to the stageCredit: Getty

The 28-year-old singer was the first musician to be announced for the concert, releasing a statement sharing the good news.

George said is was "an incredible honour to be asked" to perform for the Queen.

The Hertfordshire born star won the Best British Male Solo Artist at the 2019 Brit awards and achieved a UK number one with his single "Shotgun".

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer will be on the stage
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Hans Zimmer will be on the stageCredit: Getty

Hans Zimmer is a German film score composer and music producer.

The two-time Oscar winner is known for The Lion King, Gladiator and Interstellar.

Ella Eyre

Ella Eyre will be performing at the Jubilee concert
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Ella Eyre will be performing at the Jubilee concertCredit: Redferns

Ella McMahon, known by her stage name Ella Eyre, is a British singer and songwriter.

She is known for her Brit award-winning UK number one single Waiting All Night, collaborated with Rudimental.

Elbow

The rock band Elbow will be performing
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The rock band Elbow will be performingCredit: Handout

Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury in Greater Manchester.

The band, formed in 1997, have released nine studio albums.

Duran Duran

Duran Duran will be on stage at the concert
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Duran Duran will be on stage at the concertCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Duran Duran are a British new wave band formed in Birmingham in the late 1970s.

The band's first major hit was the famous song Girls On Film.

Andrea Bocelli

The operatic tenor will perform at the Jubilee concert
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The operatic tenor will perform at the Jubilee concertCredit: Getty

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian opera singer.

He has recorded 15 solo studio albums of both pop and classical music and has sold over 75 million records worldwide.

Celeste

Celeste will be on the concert stage
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Celeste will be on the concert stageCredit: Getty

Celeste is an American-British singer and songwriter who will be performing at the Jubilee concert.

In 2019 she won the Rising Star Award at the Brit Awards.

Diversity

Diversity won an award in 2020 for their Black Live's Matter performance
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Diversity won an award in 2020 for their Black Live's Matter performanceCredit: Rex

Diversity are a British street dance troupe who won the third series of Britain's Got Talent in 2009.

They are based in London and have toured around the UK.

Who is hosting Platinum Party at The Palace?

Kirsty Young

Kirsty Young is hosting the concert
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Kirsty Young is hosting the concertCredit: Getty - Contributor

Kirsty Young returns to the BBC for the first time since the Royal Wedding in 2018.

She will be hosting this fantastic concert, as well as all of the BBC Jubilee coverage over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Kirsty is best known for hosting Crimewatch and Desert Island discs.

Roman Kemp

Roman Kemp is joins Kirsty to host this big event
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Roman Kemp is joins Kirsty to host this big eventCredit: Getty

Making the announcement on The One Show, Roman Kemp, 29, said he would be hosting the event.

The radio presenter has appeared on TV shows such as I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Celebrity Gogglebox.

He has had his own breakfast show with Capital FM since 2017 and regularly works with his dad, Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet fame.

Who is presenting the Platinum Party at the Palace?

There will also be celebrity royal reporters across the UK covering this historic celebration.

The presenters are:

When is the Platinum Jubilee concert?

The Platinum Jubilee will take place from Thursday, June 2, 2022, across the whole weekend.

The usual May Bank Holiday will be moved to fit in with the festivities, rather than at the end of the month.

Celebrations will take place over the four days, including the Platinum Party concert.

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This concert will be on Saturday, June 4, 2022 - the ballot for tickets has now closed.

Viewers at home will be able to tune into BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7.30 pm until 10.30 pm to watch the concert live.

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