Benson Boone and RAYE have joined the already star-studded lineup for the 2024 World Citizen festival in New York's Central Park. The pair join a previously announced roster that includes Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll and Rauw Alejandro.
“Ending extreme poverty is a responsibility we all share,” Boone said in a statement. “I am grateful to be a part of Global Citizen's mission of helping those living in extreme poverty. I hope we can all take action together and make a real difference in the world.”
Organized by Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman, the festival will also include special appearances by primary care physician Dr. Jane Goodall and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. As part of its portfolio of environmental sustainability efforts, this year's even will also become one of the first major US festivals to be powered entirely by hybrid energy.
According to a release, the Central Park stage will be powered by the same kind of SmartGrid battery system used to power Coldplay's Music of the Spheres world tour, including sound, lighting, video and stage production. In partnership with Showpower Global BV and CES Power, Global Citizen Fest will become one of the first major US festivals to move away from the use of diesel generators in order to reduce the event's carbon emissions.
Among the confirmed performers scheduled to take the stage on Central Parks Great Lawn on September 28 are: Antoni Porowski, Bill Nye, Bridget Moynahan, Charlamagne Tha God, Danai Gurira, Eric Adjepong, Gavin DeGraw, Jordan Fisher, Kal Penn , Liza Koshy, Doctor Mike Varshavski, Nomzamo Mbatha, Osi Umenyiora, Rachel Brosnahan, Rhett & Link, Sophia Bush and Vladimir Duthiers.
The team leading the international push to end extreme poverty is once again offering fans free tickets, which can be won by taking action to Global Citizen App or on the organization's website here in an effort to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equality.
“Global Citizen festival has always been about using the power of music and activism to drive real, tangible change. This year, we're taking bold steps to protect our planet, from powering our scene with clean energy to supporting indigenous-led projects protecting the Amazon and calling for a global Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Fossil Fuels.” Global Citizen added. founder Michael Sheldrick in a statement. “These efforts are about ensuring that the transition to a sustainable future leaves no one behind – whether it's communities in the Global South or here in New York. We call on world leaders, businesses and citizens to join us in mobilizing action for a just transition to clean energy and a safer planet for all.”
Global Citizen will also mark the start of Climate Week with a beach cleanup on September 21 in partnership with the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy. Fans can also win free tickets to the festival by removing trash and marine debris from the shores of Jamaica Bay and documenting the year's most common “Dirty Dozen” litters. click here to register and for more information.
Official Global Citizen 2024 merchandise is available now, featuring responsibly produced products in collaboration with Doja Cat, Alejandro, Aviator Nation and more. click here to view the items.
Among the calls to action for this year's event are a request asking the G7 nations—Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States—to increase support for anti-poverty programs worldwide, as well as a to businesses, governments and charities to protect and restore the Amazon rainforest by investing $1 billion to support indigenous communities and pledged to set timetables for phasing out coal, oil and natural gas to ensure transition to green energy. The third action point is Global Citizen's call on world governments to commit at least $5 billion to equitable access to nutritious food, stronger health systems and quality education around the world.
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