Duran Duran Among Many Acts To Play London 2012 Olympics Concert, BT London Live

Duran Duran And Friends To Mark Start Of Olympics

Duran Duran are to represent musical talent from England at a concert marking the start of the Olympic Games.

The band will appear alongside other acts representing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on July 27 to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Games.

The line-up will include Snow Patrol, representing Northern Ireland, Stereophonics for Wales and Paolo Nutini who will play for Scotland.

People attending the concert will be able to watch the London 2012 opening ceremony broadcast live on giant screens.

Tickets for the BT London Live opening ceremony celebration concert will go on sale to BT customers only on Thursday at 9am before going on general sale on Friday.

Another major outdoor concert to mark the closing ceremony of the Olympics will be held on August 12 with Blur as the main act.

The BT London Live concert, also featuring The Specials and New Order, sold out in just a few hours.

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