2 In The Park set for Stirling with Chaka Khan, Simple Minds

The BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival will be held in Stirling, Scotland this September, headlined by Chaka Khan and Simple Minds. The full lineup for the three-day event at City Park, scheduled for September 11-13, was announced on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Tuesday, June 9. This marks the first major BBC music event in Scotland in three years.

Chaka Khan will headline the Saturday night, September 12, with Simple Minds closing the festival on Sunday, September 13. The Sunday performance will be Simple Minds' only UK concert this year. Both headliners expressed enthusiasm for the Scottish location. Khan described Stirling as a magical place and said she looked forward to sharing songs and making memories. Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr noted the significance of performing in Scotland, stating the event would kick off momentum for the band, which is approaching its 50th anniversary next year. He promised an upbeat set designed to get the crowd involved.

The supporting lineup features a mix of prominent acts. Performing on Saturday are The Script, ABC, Emeli Sandé, Jack Savoretti, Lulu, and Texas. Sunday's bill includes Level 42, James Blunt, Blue, Cast, Appleton, and Deacon...