Gary Barlow lines up stars for Diamond Jubilee gig
Gary Barlow A star-studded line-up will help celebrate The Queen's 60 years on the throne.
Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey, Annie Lennox, Madness and Jools Holland will appear at the Diamond Jubille concert, with more contemporary acts like Jessie J, Alfie Boe, JLS and Ed Sheeran also set to play. Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang will also perform.
The concert will be broadcast live on BBC One and to millions around the world.
A national ballot will distribute free tickets to 10,000 people, which can be applied for online or by post until March 2nd. Ticket holders will also get the chance to attend a Jubilee picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
The concert promises to feature special collaborations and performances of classic hits on a specially designed stage near the Queen Victoria Memorial.
Gary Barlow said: "With Buckingham Palace as a backdrop, it's going to be a fantastic event which transcends multiple decades of music.
"It'll be a great, unique, experience for the thousands attending, watching on TV and listening on radio. I can't wait."
The concert takes place on June 4th.
