LETSGETFR.EE Carnaval Reveals Inaugural Lineup With Missy Elliott, Anderson .Paak and More
Taking place August 20-21, in Queens, New York.
New music festival LETSGETFR.EE Carnaval has announced its inaugural lineup that features headliners Missy Elliott, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Wizkid and more.
Carnaval is the world 🌎 And the world resides in Queens. Get ready for a real diverse lineup and show that breaks the mold. Passes to the first annual https://t.co/rn5bQsq6c1 fest go on sale 3.9.2022 at 7am PST / 10am EST. Layaway options are available via TIXR. pic.twitter.com/kFu6UHXfZN
— LETSGETFR.EE (@letsgetfr_ee) March 1, 2022
Founded by AFROPUNK festivals ex-head Matthew Morgan and Jocelyn Cooper, the festival seeks to bring a diversity-focused experience to music festivals. Set to take place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, the lineup also includes Kali Uchis, Jhené Aiko, Ozuna, Jorja Smith, Flatbush Zombies, Major Lazer, GoldLink and more. As a purpose-driven music festival, LETSGETFR.EE Carnaval’s mission is to close the equity gap for Black, Brown, Asian and any underrepresented group in the entertainment industry.
The festival aims to achieve a more diverse industry by 2030 and is solely partnering with companies and brands who share the same mission. Taking place August 20-21, the two-day festival features several stages, edutainment programs and more. Starting at $69 USD, the presale for Queens residents begins on Tuesday, March 8 at 10:00 AM ET, while the general public sale begins Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 AM ET.
For more information about tickets and the full lineup, check out the festival’s website.
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