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Barclaycard Wireless is a dazzling open-air live music experience in the heart of bustling London offering a chance to experience the excitement of watching the best in popular music right on your doorstep.

Headliners this year are deadmau5 on Friday, Drake on Saturday and Rihanna on Sunday, playing her only UK show in 2012.

See www.wirelessfestival.co.uk for further information.

Drake

Lil'Wayne protege and former actor, the Grammy-nominated, Young Money/ Cash Money recording artist from Canada is a passionate and dynamic performer, renowned for his energetic performances and creative stage designs.
Drake tour dates

Nicki Minaj

Trinidadian Hip hop and R&B recording artist and songwriter. 2011 was Nicki's breakthrough year, with her multi-platinum selling debut album, Pink Friday, boasting the most charted singles by any female rap album in Billboard history. Nicki also became the first artist to have 7 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously. In addition to winning Best Hip Hop Video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards along with Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album and Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist at the 2011 American Music Awards, Nicki was also nominated for three Grammys for Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album.
Nicki Minaj tour dates

Example

Example's songs deal with living and growing up as a wannabe rapper in London whilst also criticising todays celebrity culture and white people who think that they can rap. Example's lyrics are a new take on the issues that are faced in contemporary society with a humorous and imaginative twist and the songs often feature samples in a similar way to The Streets and Eminem.
Example tour dates

Wiz Khalifa

U.S. hip hop star who cites Camp Lo, The Notorious B.I.G. and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony amongst his influences.
Wiz Khalifa tour dates

Professor Green

One of the UK's best freestylers/rappers, Professor Green (real name Stephen Manderson) made a name for himself as a battle MC from Hackney, East London, winning the prestigious freestyle night 'Jump-Off' twice in a row, which brought him to the attention of talent scouts and The Streets band member Mike Skinner. Littering his lyrics with wry pop culture references, a sharp sense of humour and honesty, Professor Green has produced and collaborated with a host of musicians, including Lily Allen.
Professor Green tour dates

Nero

Nero have become a big name in both the Drum and Bass and Dubstep scenes, often fusing both styles of music in their DJ sets. They started with DnB, joining DJ SS's Formation Records in the Summer of 2004. Since then Dan and Joe's tracks have caused quite a stir, with the recent success of their singles ‘Me and You’, ‘Act Like You Know’ and ‘Promises’ demonstrating what an exciting couple of years the band has had.
Nero tour dates

Tulisa

N-Dubz singer and X Factor judge, Tulisa has also launched a solo career. With a number of massive hit singles and albums under her belt as part of the UK urban trio, she's already experienced massive success, and with her new status as the nation's sweetheart, her solo career looks set to be even bigger.
Tulisa tour dates

D'Banj

D'Banj tour dates

Rita Ora

British-Albanian mezzo-soprano r'n'b queen Rita Ora has been around for a while, but came to full prominence in 2012 when she provided the vocals for DJ Fresh's 'Hot Right Now', which topped the UK singles chart in February. Rita followed this smashing into the charts with her own No.1 singles 'R.I.P' and 'How We Do (Party)', making her the only artist to have three No.1 singles in a row in 2012. The release of her debut album 'ORA' rounded off her incredible run also claiming the No.1 spot. 2012 saw her become one of the most exciting new artists to break through.
Rita Ora tour dates

Hilltop Hoods

Great hip hop outfit making the kind of stuff that De La Soul, Jurassic 5 and Black Eyed Peas would be proud of. They're old skool, they're slick and they're funky as hell.
Hilltop Hoods tour dates

Koan Sound

Dubstep sounds.
Koan Sound tour dates

AlunaGeorge

It is not very often you come across an act that is so unique sounding yet, at the same time, instantly recognisable. An act that can traverse genres with such skill and dexterity like they have been doing it for years; fusing the current desire for wild electronic productions and a pop sensibility that everyone enjoys.
AlunaGeorge tour dates