Rihanna Joins BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend Line-Up

Rihanna has been confirmed as the second headline act for this summer’s BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend.

The event, set for June 23-24 to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, will take place on Hackney Marches. Rihanna all headline the second night, with Jay-Z topping the bill on the first.

Other acts confirmed include Jack White, Lana Del Rey and The Maccabees.

The full line up reads:

Andy C / Ben Howard / B.o.B / Bombay Bicycle Club / Calvin Harris / Chase & Status / Dappy / David Guetta / Delilah / D’banj / Deadmau5 / DJ Fresh / Ed Sheeran / Emeli Sandé / Enter Shikari / Eric Prydz / Example / Florence + The Machine / Flux Pavilion and Doctor P / Jack White / Jay-Z / Jessie J / Labrinth / Lana Del Rey / Leona Lewis / Lostprophets / Magnetic Man / Maverick Sabre / Michael Kiwanuka / Nero / Plan B / Professor Green / Rihanna / Rizzle Kicks / Santigold / Sub Focus / Swedish House Mafia / Taio Cruz / The Maccabees / The Ting Tings / Tinie Tempah / Will.i.am / Wretch 32