American Express presents BST Hyde Park reveals further guests for Maroon 5’s debut on Friday 3 July · News

Bradley Simpson, Voila, Pedro Santos, Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets, Pat Hamilton, Stefan Mahendra join previously announced artists; special guests OneRepublic, Jess Glynne, Ella Eyre and Only The Poets on this stellar Hyde Park billing. Tickets are available now at www.bst-hydepark.com.

Bradley Simpson is an English singer-songwriter and musician best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of British pop-rock band The Vamps. He rose to prominence after being discovered on YouTube by bandmate James McVey, with whom he formed The Vamps in 2012; the group went on to sign with Mercury/Virgin EMI and achieve multiple UK hits and successful albums while touring internationally. Simpson blends catchy pop hooks with guitar-driven melodies and energetic live performances. Beyond his work with The Vamps, he has started a solo career, releasing his debut album ‘The Panic Years’ in 2025, showcasing a more personal, indie-leaning sound.

VOILÀ is an independent Los Angeles-based pop-rock duo featuring Luke Eisner and Gus Ross. From both Wisconsin and London, the Emmy nominated pair self-produce and write their own music. With over 335 million global streams, the band’s commitment to a magically themed aesthetic has resulted in the creation of a community that call themselves “the magicians”. They’ve landed support on an array of major editorial playlists.

Pedro Santos is a UK-based singer-songwriter who first made his mark as a member of the boyband Here At Last (alongside Zach Loizou). Born in Portugal and raised in the UK, Pedro is now stepping confidently into his solo career, drawing from a wide range of influences – Coldplay, Hozier, Tom Odell, and the retro warmth of classic pop. His latest single, “Lady In Red,” has already surpassed 2.5 million streams, marking an exciting start to this new chapter. After touring across Europe and the UK with Only The Poets and Cian Ducrot, he headlined his own tour earlier this year and now makes his BST Hyde Park debut.

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets make songs that come from the heart. The Limerick group are aiming for pure communication – surging Indie-Rock that comes with a pop openness, their widescreen yet down-to-earth musicality has a viral appeal, yet remains DIY in origin. 2025 saw the band self-produce and release their new EP and take on their biggest shows to date – selling-out rooms across the UK & Ireland. 3,000,000 streams later, support slots with the likes of Kingfishr, NewDad, & The Darkness, along with a trip to SXSW in Austin, Texas has show that these lads are ones to watch for 2026.

Pat Hamilton is one of Scotland’s most promising young artists, with multiple sold out headlines to his name, Pat opened the BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT and has amassed over 1,000,000 streams on his debut album ‘To Whom It May Concern.’ Inspired by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, and Paulo Nutini, Pat’s unique sound borrows from numerous other genres including Rap, RnB, and Country.  With lyrical intricacy and captivating melodies, Pat has built a true connection with his fans whilst maintaining a notable presence on BBC Introducing in Scotland. Having sold out his Glasgow headline at King Tuts four months in advance, the attention being paid to the twenty year old has intensified as he continues to make quick headway.

Stefan Mahendra is a South East London-bred musician who has established himself as an anomaly amongst modern-day RnB artists. Half Sri Lankan and half German, Mahendra proudly represents his roots, with his wide and varied influences stemming from his rich cultural background and early exposure to gospel music in the church. From there, his love of soul, r&b, and Motown grew immeasurably, setting the tone for what his career is today. With a polished and refined craft that he has made his own, he continues to push the boundaries of his original music. He has a diverse palette of influences including D’angelo, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, John Legend. Stefan has toured the world with bands that were opening shows for the likes of Sting, Shaggy, Melanie C and many more.

London’s celebrated festival, American Express presents BST Hyde Park, returns this summer with another fantastic series of world-class headliners featuring Garth Brooks (Saturday 27 June), ATEEZ (Sunday 28 June), Maroon 5 (Friday 3 July), Mumford & Sons (Saturday 4 July), Duran Duran (Sunday 5 July) Pitbull (Friday 10 July) and Lewis Capaldi (Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July).