The spectacular Hard Rock Calling took place over the weekend in London. The concerts entertained thousands of rock music lovers.

There was a great atmosphere as legends Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney took to the stage in the middle of Hyde Park. Other main stage performers included Jamiroquai, Corinne Bailey Rae, Elvis Costello and Crowded House, with the Bandstand and Pepsi Max Stage providing additional acts to entertain the crowds.

London truly sizzled in the scorching summer heat and we could not have hoped for more perfect weather! Even the giant screen showing England’s World Cup dream being shattered on the Sunday could not spoil the occasion as revellers settled back with a beer or two to enjoy the show. All were welcome and almost 50,000 fans came to enjoy the laid-back vibe of the festival.

Some of my many highlights included Pearl Jam’s Alive and Stevie Wonder’s Superstition. Paul McCartney kept the fans happy as he sang Beatles classics Let It Be and Hey Jude then surprised fans with a spectacular firework display at the end.

Hard Rock Cafés are known throughout the globe for their ability to bring music to the public and this festival was no exception. With the perfect line up, sunshine and crowd, Hard Rock Calling 2010 was truly unforgettable.

Check out the other great Music Festivals in London this summer.

Yesterday it was announced that the mighty Pearl Jam will headline Hard Rock Calling in June.

And today, there was a double whammy of good news for Lovebox fans – not only will it be headlined by Dizzee Rascal and Chase and Status, but the August shindig will be a whole day longer next year, becoming a three-day festival.

Plus, Wireless will be back in 2010, headlined by P!nk and The Ting Tings.

We’re also dusting off our air guitars for a brand new rock festival in Victoria Park. High Voltage has already secured ZZ Top and Emerson, Lake and Palmer as headliners – and we hear there’ll be three stages of classic rock, progressive rock and metal.

Sadly summer’s still a way off, so here are a few (closer) music dates for your diary:

The biggest indie acts of the last 12 months will be turning up to the Shockwaves NME Awards at one of our favourite venues – O2 Academy Brixton on 24 February. And the pre-awards tour includes gigs from Simian Mobile Disco and New Young Pony Club in London.

Plus, the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Tour 2010 is promising to rock the Roundhouse, with acts including All Time Low, The Blackout and Young Guns, on 5 and 6 February.

We also can’t wait for the Camden Crawl in May, although no one will tell us who’s playing just yet!

No Glastonbury tickets? There’s plenty of music action in London this summer and chances are the weather will be better too!

Glastonbury might have the impressive line-up of Blur and Bruce Springsteen, but you can see them both right here in London! The Boss is headlining this weekend’s Hard Rock Calling, and will be joined by The Killers and Fleet Foxes among others.

And few of us can wait to see Blur at Hyde Park next weekend – it’s going to be something special!

In fact, you can happily get your festival fix without leaving the capital this summer. Duran Duran, Florence and The Machine, Kanye West, Mogwai, Little Boots, and Orbital are just a handful of acts who’ll be performing at London festivals including

• Lovebox
• Wireless
• Field Day
• Get Loaded in the Park.

Whether you’re after some laid-back jazz or an all-night dance tent, there are enough one-dayers to keep even the most hardcore festival-goer satisfied.

Take a look at our guide to Festivals in London for ideas.

Not going to Glastonbury? What will you be doing in London this weekend instead?