Jay-Z To Headline Radio 1 Hackney Weekend

Jay-Z has been confirmed to play Radio 1's Hackney Weekend on June 23.

Hove joins a line-up which already includes the likes of David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey, Jessi J, Plan B, Professor green, Will.i.am and Tinie Tempah playing over the weekend of June 23 and 24.

Another act, described by the BBC as an "international superstar", will be announced in the coming weeks to headline Sunday, June 24's bill.

BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 will be staged across two days, and see over 100 UK and international artists performing on six BBC stages.

See the full confirmed line-up here.

Find out how to apply for tickets here.