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Stevie Wonder's BST Hyde Park special guests announced as Ezra Collective, Corinne Bailey Rae
19 June 2025
Music icon Stevie Wonder is set to illuminate American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with a phenomenal lineup of support acts for his "LOVE, LIGHT & SONG UK 2025" performance. Wonder, who has previously captivated Hyde Park audiences, will be joined by Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, soulful group Thee Sacred Souls, rising R&B star Elmiene, and the critically acclaimed Corinne Bailey Rae. A full list of stellar guests is still to be announced.
Ezra Collective, fresh from becoming the first UK jazz band to win a BRIT Award ('Group of the Year'), will bring their infectious energy and unifying sound to the stage. Their 2024 album, Dance, No One's Watching, is a testament to the power of rhythm and movement, reflecting their global touring experiences from London to Lagos. The band's recent track ‘Body Language’ featuring Sasha Keable further cements their bold, trail-blazing presence in contemporary British music.
Joining the bill are Thee Sacred Souls, the San Diego soul trio whose "classic soul with a defiant lyrical edge" (Uncut) has garnered millions of monthly listeners and celebrity fans. Following their breakout 2022 debut, the group returned last year with Got A Story To Tell and a new single, 'We Don’t Have To Be Alone,' described by CLASH as "a moment of soulful grace."
Also gracing the stage will be Oxford-raised singer Elmiene, handpicked by Elton John as "one of Britain’s great new artists." His freeform sound, blending R&B, soul, and classical influences, has already earned him a spot on the Brits Rising Star list. Completing the initial support announcement is Grammy-winning R&B singer Corinne Bailey Rae, whose 2023 album Black Rainbows marked an "extraordinary new sound" (The Guardian), earning her a Mercury Prize nomination for its genre-bending exploration.
Stevie Wonder's performance is part of an already star-studded BST Hyde Park 2025 lineup, which includes headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jeff Lynne’s ELO. With tickets currently on sale, this promises to be an unforgettable summer event.
Ezra Collective, fresh from becoming the first UK jazz band to win a BRIT Award ('Group of the Year'), will bring their infectious energy and unifying sound to the stage. Their 2024 album, Dance, No One's Watching, is a testament to the power of rhythm and movement, reflecting their global touring experiences from London to Lagos. The band's recent track ‘Body Language’ featuring Sasha Keable further cements their bold, trail-blazing presence in contemporary British music.
Joining the bill are Thee Sacred Souls, the San Diego soul trio whose "classic soul with a defiant lyrical edge" (Uncut) has garnered millions of monthly listeners and celebrity fans. Following their breakout 2022 debut, the group returned last year with Got A Story To Tell and a new single, 'We Don’t Have To Be Alone,' described by CLASH as "a moment of soulful grace."
Also gracing the stage will be Oxford-raised singer Elmiene, handpicked by Elton John as "one of Britain’s great new artists." His freeform sound, blending R&B, soul, and classical influences, has already earned him a spot on the Brits Rising Star list. Completing the initial support announcement is Grammy-winning R&B singer Corinne Bailey Rae, whose 2023 album Black Rainbows marked an "extraordinary new sound" (The Guardian), earning her a Mercury Prize nomination for its genre-bending exploration.
Stevie Wonder's performance is part of an already star-studded BST Hyde Park 2025 lineup, which includes headliners Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jeff Lynne’s ELO. With tickets currently on sale, this promises to be an unforgettable summer event.
