Tom Morello Announces "Power to the People" Festival
Event Details
Tom Morello's Power to the People Festival will take place on October 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The festival was announced by Morello during his tour stop with Bruce Springsteen at Nationals Park.
Lineup
The festival, curated by Morello, features performances by:
- Bruce Springsteen
- Foo Fighters
- Joan Baez
- Dave Matthews
- Brittany Howard
- Dropkick Murphys
- Jack Black (with Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma, and Hugo Weiss)
- Serj Tankian
- Cypress Hill
- Killer Mike
- grandson
- Taylor Momsen
- Matt Cameron
- The Linda Lindas
- Tom Morello
Additionally, Shepard Fairey will provide artwork and a DJ set.
"The Power to the People festival is about freedom, justice, equality and rock & roll."
Tickets
- Pre-sale begins May 29 at 10 a.m. ET. Sign-up available on the festival website.
- General on-sale starts May 30 at 10 a.m. ET.
Charity and Activism
- A portion of all ticket proceeds and 100% of net proceeds from VIP tickets will benefit VoteRiders and HeadCount.
- The festival will feature a Freedom Village area for nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups.
Statement from Tom Morello
Morello stated:
"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."