| Global Citizen Festival | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | |
| Coordinates | 40°47′N 73°58′W / 40.783°N 73.967°W  19°4′N 72°52′E / 19.067°N 72.867°E  |
| Years active | 12 |
| Founders | Ryan Gall, Hugh Evans |
| Attendance | ~60,000 (New York City)[1] |
| Organized by | Global Citizen |
| Website | globalcitizen |
The Global Citizen Festival is an annual music festival started in 2012 and organized by Global Poverty Project. It was founded by Ryan Gall and Hugh Evans.[2] Gall said he was inspired by visiting Austin City Limits and seeing the branding on the stage, but wanting to replace the corporate branding with branding from charities.[3]
In 2015, the organization announced that Coldplay lead vocalist Chris Martin would serve as the festival's curator for the next 15 years.[4]
- ^ Gill, Ayanna (September 30, 2018). "Top Moments from the 2018 Global Citizens Festival". ABC News. Archived from the original on September 30, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Global Citizen Festival's Co-Founder Explains Its Birth & Mission". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Beyonce, Jay-Z Among Headliners at Global Citizen Festival Honoring Nelson Mandela Centennial". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Hampp, Andrew (September 20, 2015). "Chris Martin Talks New 15-Year Gig as Curator of Global Citizen Festival". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 29, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.