Blur have added The Selecter to the line-up of support acts for their second show at Wembley Stadium this summer.
The Britpop icons are due to play two huge concerts at the London venue on July 8 and 9 as part of their 2023 live reunion. At the first gig, Damon Albarn and co. will be joined by special guests Slowthai, Self Esteem and Jockstrap.
Last month, it was confirmed that Paul Weller would open for Blur at Wembley the following evening. Now, two-tone ska outfit The Selector have been added to the bill.
Sharing the news on Instagram, the band wrote: “From the 2 Tone ska revival to the present day, The Selecter has been a driving force in British music for over four decades.
“Their infectious mix of ska, punk, and new wave influences and politically charged lyrics have inspired countless musicians. The Selecter has continued to tour and release new music, most recently with their phenomenal album, âDaylightâ.”
You can see the announcement post below, and find any remaining tickets for Blurâs upcoming London dates here.
This yearâs reunion concerts will mark the groupâs first headline performances since 2015 when they toured in support of their eighth and most recent album, âThe Magic Whipâ.
Additionally, Blur are scheduled to play an outdoor gig at Malahide Castle in Dublin as well as sets at Primavera Sound, Roskilde, Lucca Summer Festival, Flow Festival and Japanâs Summer Sonic.
During an interview last November, drummer Dave Rowntree said Blurâs Wembley dates were a âbucket listâ dream: âWeâre a band thatâs done almost everything itâs possible to do⊠what an iconic place [Wembley Stadium is], what an iconic venue. Itâs just incredibly exciting.
âItâs one of these iconic places that are secretly up on your bucket list, even though you pretend theyâre not. I sincerely hope we are a band that can fill a stadium like that. I donât want there to be four people and a dog.â
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