NI chart-toppers Snow Patrol have been chosen to represent Northern Ireland at a concert to celebrate the opening of this summer's Olympic Games in London.

The gig will take place on July 27th at Hyde Park, and will feature acts also representing their home nations namely Stereophonics (Wales), Paolo Nutini (Scotland) and Duran Duran (England).

The band, whose hits include 'Chasing Cars' and 'Run', released their sixth studio album 'Fallen Empires' this year.