Amy confirms Mandela gig

Updated 23.01 Sat May 31 2008

Amy Winehouse has added the Nelson Mandela concert to her list of summer engagements.

The June concert in Hyde Park, central London, is a celebration of the former South African leader's 90th birthday.

Winehouse is also due to perform at Glastonbury, V, T in the Park and Bestival this summer

Mr Mandela will travel to London for the gig on June 27.

Other artists who have signed up include Razorlight, Queen and Dame Shirley Bassey.

Amy is also due to perform at Glastonbury, V, T in the Park and Bestival this summer.

The gruelling schedule will have fans hoping she has put her recent drug problems behind her.

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