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Stevie Wonder For Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

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Stevie Wonder For Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

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Stevie Wonder and Kylie Minogue are set to perform at a concert to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this summer.

The event, which is being organised by Take That's Gary Barlow, will also include performances from Jay-Z,Jessie J, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones,  Ed Sheeran  JLS and Shirley Bassey.

 

Speaking about performing at the event, Minogue said: "I'm honoured to be invited to perform at The Diamond Jubilee Concert.

"To share the stage in front of Buckingham Palace with music legends including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and Elton John in celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is very exciting."

Stevie Wonder added: "It's an honour to celebrate The Queen. It's an honour to celebrate Great Britain. The time is overdue that I meet Her Majesty."

The free street party event will see a host of the world's top singers take to a stage on the famous Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace.

Speaking about the event Gary Barlow said: "The Diamond Jubilee concert will celebrate 60 years of the Queen's reign with an amazing line-up of world-class artists.


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 and watching on TV."

The event is set to take place this summer and will be broadcast live on the BBC as part of four days of celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee.

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