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    Summertime Ball 2013: Road To The Ball

    Join Capital as we countdown to this year's Summertime Ball by taking a look at how all the biggest names in hit music are preparing for the event at London's Wembley Stadium.

    1. The Saturdays' Mollie King Backstage At Summertime

      1. Mollie King From The Saturdays Gets A Bit Of Shut Eye Before The Ball!

      The 'All Fired Up' singer tweets fans to say "this is the only way to nap", as she relaxes before entertaining 80,000 fans this weekend!

    2. Olly Murs ahead of Summertime Ball 2013

      2. Olly Murs Soaks Up Some Rays In Mallorca Ahead Of UK Return!

      The 'Troublemaker' singer tweeted fans to say he has his "legs out" in the popular holiday destination just one day before he returns to London for the Summertime Ball!

    3. Jessie J from Instagram

      3. Jessie J Poses With Her Contestants On The Voice UK Before She Arrives For The Ball!

      The 'Wild' singer poses with her contestants as the semi-final kicks off... with just two days to go before she brings the party to Wembley!

    4. Will.i.am with The Voice contestant

      4. Will.i.am Enjoys The Voice UK Shows Before He Makes His Way To Wembley!

      The 'Scream & Shout' rapper poses with contestant Matt Henry, just two days before he arrives at the Summertime Ball to play for 80,000 fans!

    5. Lawson Tweet From Capital Summertime Ball 2013

      5. Lawson's Joel Peat Teases Fans From His Soundcheck At Wembley Stadium!

      The 'Taking Over Me' star and his bandmates have been gearing up for the Ball with their soundcheck.

    6. Labrinth from Twitter

      6. Labrinth Scrubs Up Ready To Hit Wembley Stadium With Some Huge Tunes!

      The 'Earthquake' singer seemed to be trying out some wardrobe options for the Ball when he shared this snapshot with fans on Friday.

    7. Ellie Goulding Instagram

      7. Ellie Goulding Shares A Snap Of Her With Her Team Just Days Before The Ball!

      The 'I Need Your Love' singer will be playing to 80,000 screaming fans this Sunday.

    8. Ellie Goulding from Instagram

      8. Ellie Goulding Touches Back Down In The UK Ready For The Ball!

      The 'Anything Could Happen' singer will be one of the main attractions at this year's Capital FM event.

    9. AlunaGeorge From Twitter

      9. AlunaGeorge Show Their Support For Fellow Summertime Ball Act Disclosure!

      The 'Chasing Flies' duo shared a snap of them enjoying Disclosure's brand new album 'Settle', before they both make their way to Wembley Stadium.

    10. Loveable Rogues with David Hayter from Twitter

      10. Loveable Rogues Enjoy A Night Out With Boxer David Hayter Just Days Before The Ball!

      The 'What A Night' trio are in good spirits ahead of making their debut at Wembley Stadium this weekend!

    11. James Arthur Ahead Of Summertime Ball From Twitter

      11. James Arthur Gets A Last Minute Trim Before The Ball!

      The 'Impossible' singer has just got back from writing out in Los Angeles and looks ready to rock Wembley Stadium!

    12. Lawson instagram

      12. Lawson Prepare For Their Set At The Summertime Ball!!

      "Makin a few changes to the set for Wembley stadium this weekend... Sounding HUGE!" the band tweeted ahead of their set this coming weekend! Picture: Instagram

    13. Union J Fiasco magzine 2013

      13. Union J Fiasco Magazine 2013

    14. PSY Attends Press Conference

      14. PSY Greets Fans In Moscow

      The 'Gentleman' star was seen spending time with fans outside a press conference in Russia for the National TV Awards.

    15. Frankie heads to rehearsals for the STB

      15. Frankie Sandford Heads To Rehearsals For The Summertime Ball 2013

      The Saturdays singer was seen with her new longer hairstyle and with her ever-growing baby bump as she headed to rehearse in London ahead of this weekend's event. Picture: Flynet

    16. Taylor Swift CMA Music Festival

      16. Taylor Swift Performs With Tim McGraw At The CMA Music Festival

      Ahead of her appearance at the Summertime Ball, Taylor made a special performing appearance with Tim McGraw at the CMA Music Festival.

    17. PSY Attends Press Conference

      17. PSY Attends A Press Conference In Russia

      The K-Pop singer was the special guest for 11th ceremony of National TV Awards in the field of popular music and was taking questions from the audience.

    18. Lawson at JLS Fundraiser

      18. Lawson Attend The JLS Foundation Fundraiser In London

      The 'Taking Over Me' stars were among the guests in London for the special charity event.

    19. Rudimenatl instagram

      19. Rudimental Hang Out At Their Studio

      The four-piece prepare for their Summertime Ball performance with a quick studio session and interview.

    20. Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z and Timbaland

      20. Justin Timberlake Heads To The Studio With Jay-Z, Nas and Timbaland

      This year's Summertime Ball host was seen putting in some time in the recording studio before jetting across to the UK. The artists were all seen together fueling speculation of a new collaboration.

    21. Mac George and Tom Parker at the airport

      21. Max George And Tom Parker From The Wanted Head To The UK

      The Wanted get ready to return to the UK for their opening set at the Summertime Ball this weekend. Picture: AKM-GSI

    22. Taylor Swift and Mick Jagger on stage

      22. Taylor Swift Duets With Mick Jagger Out In Chicago

      The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer joined the band on stage on their '50 And Counting' world tour to perform a duet with them.

    23. Calvin Harris, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding

      23. Calvin Harris, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding

      Picture: Eroteme

    24. Labrinth in the studio

      24. Labrinth Hits The Recording Studio Ahead Of The Summertime Ball

      Labrinth teased fans ahead of his Summertime Ball appearance with a picture of himself in the recording studio. Who else is looking forward to album number two? Picture: Instagram

    25. AlunaGeorge at the fun fair

      25. AlunaGeorge Head To The Fun Fair

      Aluna Francis shares a new selfie as she spends time in the sunshine at the fun fair.

    26. Taylor Swift on stage

      26. Taylor Swift Performs At The CMT Music Awards

      Before jetting to the UK for the Summertime Ball, Taylor gave a hair-raising performance at the CMT Music Awards in America.

    27. Taylor Swift CMT Music Awards 2013

      27. Taylor Swift On The Red Carpet At The CMT Awards

      Taylor looked stunning as she walked the red carpet at the CMT Awards before travelling to the UK for the Summertime Ball.

    28. Mollie King celebrates her birthday

      28. Mollie King Of The Saturdays Celebrates Her Birthday

      Mollie has already got the party started after heading out for dinner with her new boyfriend in London ahead of this weekend's Summertime Ball.

    29. Cara Delevingne, Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora

      29. Ellie Goulding Hangs Out With Cara Delevingne And Rita Ora Ahead Of Summertime Ball

      Cara Delevingne, Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora arrive at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London. Ellie is among the artists due to take to the stage at Wembley this weekend.

    30. PSY and Heidi Klum

      30. PSY and Heidi Klum

      " @heidiklum stoped by my green room and said "ThankU psy". She's so beautiful & nice at the same time!! #Unfair lol" Picture: Instagram

    31. Disclosure instagram

      31. Disclosure Instagram

      Picture: Instagram

    32. Lawson at the Glamour Women In Music Awards 2013

      32. Lawson Suit Up For The Glamour Awards 2013!

      The 'Taking Over Me' singers dressed up in shirts and blazers for the annual fashion extravaganza in London.

    33. Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2013

      33. The Saturdays Win Best Band At Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2013

      Mollie King, Vanessa White, Una Healy and Frankie Sandford from The Saturdays, with their award for Best Band at the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Berkeley Square, London.

    34. Jessie J with the Editor's Special award

      34. Jessie J Was All Smiles Ahead Of The Summertime Ball At The Glamour Awards

      Jessie J with the Editor's Special award at the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Berkeley Square, London ahead of her appearance at the Summertime Ball.

    35. Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes together

      35. The Saturdays' Rochelle Wiseman And Capital's Marvin Humes Enjoy Date Night!

      The happy couple enjoyed their first night out together since becoming parents, ahead of The Saturdays' performance at this year's Summertime Ball. Marvin will also be DJ'ing with ahead of the show. Picture: Instagram

    36. Frankie Sandford at tha hairdresser

      36. Frankie Sandford Opts To Head To A Hair Salon For A Change Of Look Before The Ball...

      The pregnant girl band star seemed set on trying out a new look.

    37. Frankie Sandford shows off her new long hair

      37. Frankie Leaves The Salon Showing Off A Brand New Hairstyle Just Days Before The Girls' Performance

      The Saturdays star has opted for a change of look after dropping her swept fringe cropped number in favour of long brunette locks.

    38. Union J perform in Leicster Square

      38. Union J Go Busking In London's Trafalger Square Just Days Before Ball Debut

      The 'Carry You' four-piece wowed those passing by the iconic square with an impromptu set.

    39. Will.i.am in London

      39. Will.i.am Enjoys A Night Dining Out In London Ahead Of The Voice Live Shows

      The 'This Is Love' singer was spotted leaving a restaurant in Mayfair after returning to the UK ahead of this weekend.

    40. Rudimenal shoot album cover

      40. Rudimental Tease Fans With A New Photoshoot

      The 'Waiting All Night' group will be making their Summertime Ball debut at Wembley this weekend. Picture: Twitter

    41. The Wanted signing autographs in New York

      41. The Wanted Promote Their New Reality Show Ahead Of Summertime Ball

      Siva and Max sign autographs for as they promote their new reality show The Wanted Life! in New York. The series follows the group's attempt to crack America. It has been announced that the group will open this weekend's event.

    42. Union J thumbs up

      42. Union J Joke Around As They Prepare For Summertime Ball With 'Carry You' Release

      Union J will be making their debut at the Summertime Ball fresh from the release of their first ever single 'Carry You'. The group's track went straight in at number three on the Vodafone Big Top 40 at the weekend.

    43. Ellie Goulding Chime For Change

      43. Ellie Goulding Warms Up For Summertime Ball At Chime For Change Concert

      Ellie Goulding was one of a host of big female stars who performed at the Chime For Change concert in London over the weekend.

    44. Jessie J making heart sign at Chime For Change

      44. Jessie J Holds A Heart For Her Heartbeats At Chime For Change Concert

      Jessie also performed at Chime For Change at London's Twickenham Stadium, and delighted fans with a performance of her new single 'Wild'. Will the song make it into her Summertime Ball setlist this weekend?

    45. Olly Murs live

      45. Olly Murs Enjoys England Football Match Ahead Of The Ball

      Olly has been preparing for the Summertime Ball by relaxing as much as possible - he was among the crowd as England and the Republic of Ireland clashed at Wembley Stadium in London.

    46. Olly Murs and David Walliams hugging

      46. Olly Murs And David Walliams Hug On Set Of Britain's Got Talent

      Olly Murs gives David Wailliams a hug on the set of Britain's Got Talent, where the former The Xtra Factor host sang his new single 'Dear Darlin''. Picture: Twitter

    47. Olly Murs on stage

      47. Olly Murs Performs In Peterborough Ahead Of Summertime Ball.

      Olly told fans he had had an "unbelievable" night after preparing for his Summertime Ball performance this week with a gig in Peterborough. icture: Instagram

    48. Lawson on stage

      48. Lawson Perform At The Madejski Stadium In Reading

      Lawson take to the stage to perform at the Allstarz Summer Party at the Madejski Stadium in Reading, Berkshire - just a week before their Summertime Ball set.

    49. Lawson at premiere

      49. Lawson Attend The World War Z Premiere Ahead Of The Ball

      Ryan Fletcher, Adam Pitts, Joel Peats and Andy Brown of Lawson arriving for the World premiere of World War Z at the Empire Leicester Square, London.

    50. Robbie Williams twitter

      50. Robbie Williams Rehearses For His Summertime Ball Performance

      As well as getting ready for his own 'Take The Crown' stadium tour, Robbie was pictured in the studio rehearsing for his much-anticipated performance at the Summertime Ball this weekend. Picture: Twitter

    51. Charlie Brown on stage

      51. Charlie Brown Sings 'On My Way' In Reading

      Charlie Brown joined a host of Summertime Ball stars who performed at the Allstarz Summer Party at the Madejski Stadium in Reading, Berkshire.

    52. The Saturdays twitter

      52. The Saturdays Promote Their New Single 'Gentleman' Ahead Of Summertime Ball

      The Saturdays get ready for TV appearance as they promote their new single 'Gentleman' ahead of their Ball appearance. The group were without Rochelle Wiseman, who recently gave birth to her first child with Capital presenter Marvin Humes. Picture: Twitter

    53. Labrinth and Alicia Keys

      53. Labrinth Hangs Out With Alicia Keys Ahead Of The Ball

      Labrinth poses for a picture with Alicia Keys ahead of his journey to the Summertime Ball. Picture: instagram

    54. Wiley on stage

      54. Wiley High Fives A Young Fan During A Concert In Reading

      Wiley began his preparations for the Summertime Ball with a performance at a stadium gig in Reading, where he even high-fived the youngest members of the audience during one song.

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