Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park
Headline Performers
Post Malone and Doja Cat will be headlining this year’s Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park on Saturday. This pair of pop music’s biggest stars will be joined by Blackpink rapper Lisa, Jelly Roll, and Raouw Alejandro. Organizers are aiming to attract a younger audience and make the event more international. This lineup is part of Global Citizen’s plan to partner with major artists to drive support for their initiatives to defeat poverty, defend the planet, and demand equity.
Global Citizen’s Mission
Global Citizen is a nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing poverty and pressing international issues. According to CEO Hugh Evans, 10% of the world’s population now lives in extreme poverty, and the United Nations expects this number to rise to 575 million people by 2030. Evans emphasizes that support from all generations is crucial to making a meaningful impact.
Free Tickets and Activism
While tickets to the festival are free, attendees must first take actions on the organization’s website to "defeat poverty, defend the planet, and demand equity." This low-data entry point aims to educate individuals about pressing issues such as food insecurity and other needs in New York. Similar initiatives have been successful in Ghana and South Africa as part of a big cleanup event.
The Role of Young People
According to Evans, young people (16-30) are essential to changing the way leaders react to current needs. This age demographic is a trendsetter of the next 40 years and has the power to create enormous change when united.
Performers
Post Malone is known for his collaborations with artists like Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Morgan Wallen. Doja Cat is a European tour promoter for her hit album "Scarlet" and is also active in collaborations. Blackpink’s Lisa is set to make her solo performance with her latest single "Rockstar" and is soon to make her acting debut in the HBO series "The White Lotus."
Stream and Schedule
The Global Citizen Festival will live-stream the show on YouTube and Facebook channels.
Conclusion
The Global Citizen Festival is an opportunity to make a positive impact, with a lineup of music stars and a mission to drive support for global challenges. By attending and supporting the festival, individuals can be part of a significant evening of positive change, highlighting the importance of collaborative action to defeat poverty and create a better future for all.
FAQs
Q: What is Global Citizen Festival?
A: The Global Citizen Festival is an annual music festival with a mission to address global poverty and pressing international issues.
Q: Who will be performing at the 2024 Global Citizen Festival?
A: Post Malone, Doja Cat, Blackpink’s Lisa, Jelly Roll, and Raouw Alejandro will perform at the festival.
Q: How can I get tickets to the festival?
A: Tickets are free, but attendees must take actions on the organization’s website to "defeat poverty, defend the planet, and demand equity."
