Professor Green and Jessie J are among the acts added to the bill of the Radio 1's Olympic event, Hackney Weekend

Rapper Professor Green said the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend Olympics event will show the area in a positive light as he and other acts including Jessie J and Ed Sheeran were added to the bill.

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The event - also featuring Lana Del Rey and Jack White - is expected to be attended by 100,000 people across two days in June.

The festival on Hackney Marshes in east London will be the radio station’s biggest ever free event, with more than 100 artists playing on six stages as part of the BBC’s Olympic celebrations.

Already announced for the event are Tinie Tempah and Plan B.

N-Dubz star Dappy and Brits Critics’ Choice winner Emeli Sande were among the latest additions announced by breakfast show host Chris Moyles this morning.

Professor Green said: “Hackney is a great place, so events like this and the Olympics will help showcase the borough in a positive light.”

Fans can register an interest in tickets from Monday, with applications taking place in March. The majority of tickets are being reserved for people from Hackney and nearby Olympic boroughs.

The event is being staged on June 23 and 24 and will also be screened on BBC3.

Event director Jason Carter said: “This event will be a massive celebration in such a special year for us all.”