What you should know
- The multifaceted Colombian artist J Balvin will be one of the main acts of the Governors Ball Festival this year.
- Founders Entertainment announced Tuesday that Billie Eilish, A $ AP Rocky, J Balvin, Post Malone, DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion will perform September 24-26 in Queens at the Citi Field complex, the stadium’s outer area (none of the presentations will last place inside the stadium).
- Tickets for the general public will go on sale Thursday at 12 p.m.
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The multifaceted Colombian artist J Balvin will be one of the main acts of the Governors Ball Festival this year.
Founders Entertainment announced Tuesday that Billie Eilish, A $ AP Rocky, J Balvin, Post Malone, DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion will perform September 24-26 in Queens at the Citi Field complex, the stadium’s outer area (none of the presentations will last place inside the stadium).
Organizers said they are “working in close consultation with the City of New York (and) the festival will follow all state and federal guidelines required at the time of the event.” Tickets for the general public will go on sale Thursday at 12 p.m.
“Building a recovery for all of us means reconnecting with the iconic events that make New York City the best travel destination in the world,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. “As more New Yorkers get vaccinated each day, we are proud to support arts and culture and welcome Governors Ball and their fantastic lineup, which includes Princess Nokia, A $ AP Rocky and King Princess of New York City. York, among others. “
Governors Ball is celebrating its 10th anniversary and others who will perform include Jamie xx, 21 Savage, Ellie Goulding, Leon Bridges, Burna Boy, Phoebe Bridgers, Bleachers, Young Thug, Portugal. The Man, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Carly Rae Jepsen, 24kGoldn, Aminé, Big Thief, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Pink Sweat $, EarthGang, Tate McRae, Future Islands and Dominic Fike.
Several musicians plan to start tours this summer and fall, as live music returns after the pandemic. Acts that have announced live concerts include Carlos Santana, Genesis, Alejandro Sanz, Pepe Aguilar, and José González, among others.
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