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Morrissey to headline Wireless Festival

25 March 08 - The former Smiths singer will be playing his only UK festival date at the O2 Wireless Festival on Friday 4 July.

A statement from the singer illustrates his enthusiasm for the event, and reads: "What is classical is what we all agree on, and I think we all acknowledge Hyde Park festivals as important events. I am honoured to be asked to headline on July 4, marking my 26th year haunting British music, and following the Hyde Park greats - T.Rex, Joan Armatrading and someone with insecure teeth.

“I promise a thundering bill of tight nerves and suavity and all your favourites from Disc magazine. I will take Hyde Park like a flea inhabits a dog. Art-hounds and people with badly cut hair are very welcome.

"I promise a thundering bill of tight nerves and suavity and all your favourites from Disc magazine"
Morrissey

“I shall do my utmost not to pull a sour face. The sun will make up its own mind. It is, of course, the day when America celebrated it's independence from Sidcup, but we can easily reverse that situation with a bit of John Mills stiff-upperness. Bring your own lodging-house towels, but don't expect any three-shrimp appetizers."

Morrissey is expected to use the festival as an opportunity to preview tracks from his forthcoming debut studio album for Decca/Polydor which is set for release this Autumn.

Support acts on Friday 4 July are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Other acts playing the three day event include Fatboy Slim, Underworld and Bootsy Collins on Saturday 5 July.

Counting Crows, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals and Powderfinger will be playing on Sunday 6 July.
 
Tickets go on general sale on Friday 28 March but pre-sale ones are also available. For more information go to the Wireless website


Matt Everitt