The Power to the People festival has added Nathaniel Rateliff, Stephen Stills, Mike McCready, Geezer Butler, State Radio, Scott Ian, and The Last Internationale to its lineup. They’ve also announced a Face Value Ticket Exchange program for those looking to buy or sell tickets.
The new artist additions round out an already stacked lineup, featuring performances from Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, Public Enemy, Brittany Howard, Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black, Serj Tankian, Cypress Hill, Killer Mike, The Linda Lindas, and several more. In addition to a set from Tom Morello himself, the festival will also feature a special performance from Bruce Springsteen.
Festival Details
Taking place on October 3rd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, the one-day event is billed as a celebration of peace, love, justice, music, and community. Tickets for Power to the People initially sold out, but if you’re still looking to grab tickets, you’re in luck: the festival has announced a Face Value Ticket Exchange program in partnership with CashorTrade, where fans can both buy and sell tickets to the event at face value price.
Freedom Village and Charity Partnerships
The festival has also announced its Freedom Village, an immersive space highlighting opportunities for civic engagement, grassroots organizing, education, mutual aid, and social impact initiatives. Participating organizations include Trans Maryland, the ACLU, Rock the Vote, The Woody Guthrie Center, Oxfam, and dozens more.
“The Power To The People festival is about freedom, justice, equality and rock and roll,” says Tom Morello in a statement. “It’s about the power everyday human beings have when they come together through music, art, community, and action. We’re honored to bring this incredible lineup to the DC area for a day that celebrates the spirit of activism, creativity, and hope.”
A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales plus 100% of the net proceeds from VIP tickets will be donated to VoteRiders, a pro-democracy, pro-voter organization working to restore and strengthen democracy by eliminating confusing and restrictive ID-related barriers to the ballot box, and HeadCount, which will also be on site to help fans register to vote and learn more about how to participate in upcoming elections.
In conclusion, the Power to the People festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, with a diverse lineup, interactive experiences, and a commitment to social impact. With the addition of the Face Value Ticket Exchange program, fans have a new opportunity to secure tickets and be a part of this special day. As Tom Morello says, it’s a celebration of the power of music, community, and activism, and it’s not to be missed.
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