Sir Paul McCartney is set to headline this year's Hard Rock Calling festival in London.

The former Beatle will top the bill at the event in Hyde Park on June 27.

The event gets under way on June 25 with a headlining performance from Pearl Jam.

Other acts scheduled to appear at the three-day event include The Hives and Wolfmother.

Sir Paul's appearance forms part of a UK and Ireland tour, which also includes three stadium shows and a headline slot at the Isle of Wight festival.

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Tickets for Hard Rock Calling go on sale on Friday (March 5) at 9am.

(by Jason Gregory)