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'Piano Man' star Billy Joel set to headline British Summer Time in 2023

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Updated 29 September 2022 at 6:39 am·2-min read

Billy Joel performs in concert at Madison Square Garden on his 70th Birthday in New York. — Billy Joel will perform at BST. (PA)

Billy Joel is set to headline London’s Hyde Park for the 10th anniversary of the British Summer Time festival next year.

The US singer-songwriter, 73, will take to the stage on 7 July.

The Piano Man’s performance at British Summer Time (BST) will be his only European appearance in 2023.

And it's thought to be the first time that the star - whose other songs include the massive hits We Didn’t Start The Fire and Uptown Girl - has played in the UK in around five years.

Read more: Elton John at BST Hyde Park: Wall-to-wall hits on a night of bittersweet joy

The announcement comes shortly before the release of Billy Joel: Live At The Yankee Stadium, a film marking the star's 50 years in the business.

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Other acts set to appear at the much-loved BST event next summer include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Glory Days singer Springsteen will play two dates, in what will be his BST debut.

The festival has hosted a raft of big name stars over the years, including Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Barbra Streisand, Justin Bieber and Kylie Minogue.

Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band during his — Bruce Springsteen is also on the bill. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

This summer, Sir Elton John performed as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

The Rolling Stones, Duran Duran and Pearl Jam also took part, while Rolling In The Deep singer Adele was on stage for two shows.

The first presale tickets will be available to American Express card members from 10am on Thursday.

Elton John performs during the British Summer Time festival at Hyde Park in London. Picture date: Friday June 24, 2022. — Sir Elton John performs did British Summer Time this year. (PA)

Tickets are set to go on general sale at 10am on 6 October.

Read more: Adele announces rescheduled Las Vegas residency dates

The festival started in 2013 and is held across several weekends, featuring top headliners and support from today's rising stars.

Additional reporting from PA.

Watch: Billy Joel biopic titled 'Piano Man' is in the works

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