More big stars have been announced for the celebrations of .
From Paloma Faith and Steve Winwood to Lang Lang and Nicole Scherzinger, there’ll be during the on Sunday, May 7.
And that’s not all, as names including , Dame Joan Collins, and Sir Tom Jones will appear via video message.
The line-up will be joined by singer , Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, featuring Vula and JERUB, and
Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor will deliver a spoken word performance too.
The eclectic mix of artists is including Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, Alexis Ffrench, and a collaboration of five Royal patronages.
The BBC also announced that Disney’s Winnie the Pooh will feature in the concert, along with Bear Grylls OBE and Oti Mabuse, in a series of pre-recorded sketches and segments revealing little-known facts about the King.
Taking place in the grounds of Windsor Castle, the concert will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, as well as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Speaking of her involvement in the occasion Nigeria-born singer-songwriter, whose blend of Afrobeats, R&B, pop, and hip-hop earned her an MTV Europe Music Award, added that it’s an ‘honour.’
‘It’s truly an honour to be representing Africa and the Commonwealth at such an historic event,’ she said.
‘I look forward to joining the celebrations and bringing Afrobeats to Windsor Castle for the first time!’
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Singer-songwriter, musician, and producer Winwood, who has been a primary figure in the rock ‘n’ roll scene since he burst into prominence in 1963, also took time for reflection.
He said: ‘I was alive and just about remember the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and I, together with millions and millions of other people all around the globe, am a lifelong monarchist.
‘So, to be included in the coronation celebrations of Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla is, for me, a lifetime achievement for which I’m extremely humbled and honoured.’
Winwood will sing alongside the Commonwealth virtual choir, featuring choirs and individuals from over 40 Commonwealth countries.
The performance will be introduced by an uplifting piece from award-winning star Kapoor.
Kapoor said: ‘I am honoured to join the Commonwealth virtual choir, celebrating His Majesty’s love for music and art.
‘It’s a momentous occasion that signifies a commitment to a positive, inclusive, and optimistic future for the United Kingdom, with the choir’s music paying tribute to the royal legacy and promoting unity, peace, and joy.’
The 300-strong Coronation Choir will also be performing and will be conducted by Gareth Malone. This diverse group will be created from community choirs and amateur singers from across the UK.
Internationally renowned pianist Lang, who has sold millions of albums around the world and topped classical charts, is also pleased to be involved given the King’s love for his style of music.
‘I have had the honour of playing for King Charles and was humbled to receive my honorary doctorate at the Royal College of Music from him,’ he said. ‘I have come to know him as a big supporter of classical music. I look forward to performing a track from Mulan for this unique musical celebration with great joy.’
Lang will perform a duet with Pussycat Doll Scherzinger, best known for being the lead singer in the group and later becoming a judge on the likes of The X Factor and The Masked Singer.
The American star said: ‘The UK has been my home away from home for many years now, so this means so much to me to be lending my voice through the gift of song. The piece I will be singing is such a powerful, moving song.
‘And to be sharing the stage with Lang Lang will be a dream come true; a once-in-a-lifetime performance.’
Meanwhile, former X Factor runner-up Murs, who has helped others achieve their musical dreams on The Voice, said the event will ‘go down in history.’
He hailed it ‘one I’ll be proud to tell my kids about one day.’
Tong, whose fans include generations of electronic music fans, echoed that it’s an ‘honour’ to be involved in the concert alongside his fellow performers.
‘It’s a moment in history, it’s going to be a very special celebration. We are bringing Ibiza Classics,’ he declared.
Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted, said: ‘I’m delighted that even more world-class names have joined the line-up for the Coronation Concert, broadcast live across the BBC.
‘Against the stunning backdrop of Windsor Castle, it’s going to be a jam-packed evening of memorable moments, that Their Majesties and everyone in the UK can enjoy!’
The concert, produced by BBC Studios Productions, will be hosted by and will celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests, as well as millions watching and listening at home.
