Justin Timberlake And Jay-Z First Confirmed Performers For Wireless Festival 2013

19 February 2013, 08:20 | Updated: 19 February 2013, 08:22

The 'SexyBack' singer and '99 Problems' rapper are set to top the bill at this year's London music festival.

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are the first names confirmed for this year's Wireless Festival 2012, it was announced today (19th February).

Promoters Live Nation have announced the two artists as headliners for this year's event, which sees the festival move to the new location of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Justin Timberlake has been confirmed as the headline act for Friday 12th July, for his only UK festival performance of 2013.

The 'Suit & Tie' singer will top the bill on the Friday of this year's Wireless, joined by a host of big name acts including Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legen, Miguel and special guest Frank Ocean making his debut at the festival.

Jay-Z was announced as the headliner for Saturday 13th July at Wireless Festival, in his only announced European performance of the year, where he will be joined on an all-star bill featuring Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, DJ Fresh and very special guest Calvin Harris.

Check out a picture of Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z performing live together at the Grammy Awards 2013 earlier this month below (Credit: Getty):

Justin and Jay-Z's headline slots have been announced fresh from the pair's critically acclaimed duet of 'Suit & Tie' at the Grammy Awards 2013 in Los Angeles earlier this month (10th February).

The two stars have been widely rumoured to be preparing to announce a joint tour, following the release of Justin's new album 'The 20/20 Experience' on 18th March.

Wireless Festival 2013 takes place on the weekend of the 12th July and tickets are set to go on sale from 9am this Friday 22nd February.