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Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park headliners that blew us away

Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park is back, and ahead of Pet Shop Boys serving up a hit-filled set this year, let's take a look at the past headliners that wowed up, from Kylie Minogue and Take That to Elton John and Rod Stewart.

Kylie Minogue (2018)

Kylie has enough hits in her bag to wow a Hyde Park crowd with singalongs alone. But she wanted to make her 2018 Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park headline set extra memorable with the addition of two very special guests.

The first? A touching reunion with fellow Neighbours alum Jason Donovan. Yes, Scott and Charlene reunited like no time had passed at all (maybe their hairdos have changed just a little bit...) After a heartwarming waltz with Donovan, we were treated to a bonus Rick Astley cameo too. You can't really ask for more than that, can you?

Take That (2017)

Take That - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017 Highlights

Stealing our hearts once again with a shining performance in Hyde Park

The boys never fail to put on a spectacular show and their set in Hyde Park did not disappoint. Their performance in 2017 lives long in the memory as it included crowd-pleasing hits like Rule The World, Could it Be Magic and The Flood which left the crowd heading home with smiling faces and hoarse voices.

Elton John (2016)

Elton John - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2016 Highlights

The legendary musician and Hyde Park headliner performs a hit-packed set.

Put Elton John, a sparkly jacket and a grand piano on the same stage and you are going to get fireworks! We did just that in 2016 and the Rocket Man went off in spectacular style with a superb, hit-studded show. The audience were treated to a performance stuffed with classic tracks Tiny Dancer, Your Song and Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me and there was even time for some Crocodile Rock to finish!

Rod Stewart (2015)

Rod Stewart

Highlights of Rod Stewart's set at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2015

The snake-hipped hero joined Radio 2 in Hyde Park in 2015 to lend some Vegas swagger to the event. As well as a pure white stage and that famous hair, Rod also brought a boat-load of feelings to his performance, belting through new and old tracks (I Know) I'm Losing You, Love Is and Angel during an energetic, rousing performance.

Jeff Lynne's ELO (2014)

Jeff Lynne's ELO on the Main Stage

Jeff Lynne and ELO perform at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2014.

A performance a long time in the making, Jeff Lynne's ELO's appearance at Radio 2's Festival in a Day was their first time on a festival stage in 28 years! The Birmingham band showed that the big stage was where they belonged as, joined by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra, they wowed the crowd with selections from their 26 UK top 40 singles. Evil Woman, Strange Magic and of course the anthemic Mr. Blue Sky all got an airing and made for a night to remember.

Smokey Robinson (2013)

Smokey Robinson - Hyde Park highlights

Highlights from Smokey Robinson's set at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2013

The Detroit-born Motown sensation stepped on to the Hyde Park Stage to deliver a whole lot of soul for the crowds at Radio 2's Festival in a Day in 2013. When you're trying to wow an audience it helps to be able to draw from some of the greatest pop songs ever written and Smokey delved deep into the Motown songbook, polishing off gems like My Girl, You've Really Got a Hold On Me and The Tears of A Clown. Effortless class.