Tom Morello, the acclaimed guitarist of Rage Against The Machine, has announced the inaugural “Power To The People Festival.” This event will feature high-profile performers like Bruce Springsteen, the Foo Fighters, and Joan Baez, and is set to take place in Columbia, Maryland, this October.
About the “Power To The People Festival”
The festival aims to celebrate peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community activism. Morello has emphasized that this gathering will not directly compete with the Great American State Fair, which revealed its lineup earlier this week. The Great American State Fair features a different range of artists and occurs over the summer, from June 25 to July 3.
Festival Features and Performers
The “Power To The People Festival” will showcase two stages and include various non-profit organizations and advocacy groups. This initiative highlights discussions on crucial social causes. Besides Morello, the lineup boasts an impressive array of artists:
- Foo Fighters
- Bruce Springsteen
- Joan Baez
- Brittany Howard
- Dropkick Murphys
- System of a Down’s Serj Tankian
- Cypress Hill
- Killer Mike
- Grandson
- The Neighborhood Kids
- Matt Cameron
- Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
Additional special guests will be announced in the coming weeks, enhancing the appeal of this significant music festival.
Great American State Fair Lineup
This announcement comes on the heels of the Great American State Fair’s music lineup, which features various artists, including:
- Martina McBride
- C+C Music Factory
- Vanilla Ice
- Milli Vanilli
- The Commodores
- Flo Rida
- Bret Michaels
This event, while free, encourages attendees to register for tickets beforehand.
Ticket Prices
Tickets for the “Power To The People Festival” start at $125, with higher tiers priced at $225, $375, and $1,500. Notably, a portion of ticket sales will support VoteRiders, an organization focused on voter advocacy.
Background on Tom Morello
Tom Morello has long been an outspoken critic of political issues, particularly those related to the Trump administration. He has condemned the government’s immigration policies and military actions, including a recent bombing in Iran that resulted in significant casualties.
The motivation behind this festival comes from a desire to unite people through music and activism. Morello believes recent events have galvanized many artists to lend their voices to causes that matter.
