Snow Patrol have exclusively told hotpress.com that they've been invited by Bob Geldof to play at the massive G8 gig he's organising in London's Hyde Park on July 2.

"Geldof sent us a letter saying, 'Me and Bono have been talking and we might need you for a wee gig in the summer'," says Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn. "Initially we were like, 'Oh, okay', but now it's sunk in, we're completely shocked."

In addition to the televised Hyde Park extravaganza, Gary Lightbody has agreed to play and speak at a Make Poverty History rally in Belfast's Custom House Square on June 4.

Motiv8 4 G8 is expected to attract thousands of people who, in addition to some quality politicking, will get to hear the singer do his thing at 2.30pm sharp.

Finally, Bryan Adams has taken time out from recording in Dublin’s Pulse Studios to proclaim himself a Snow Patrol fan.

“I really love that band and rate them highly,” the Canadian enthuses. “They have a good sound and the singer is great.” Not quite as exciting as Pink wanting to party with them, but a celebrity endorsement nonetheless!