Rage Against the Machine co-founder and longtime activist Tom Morello has announced the "Power to the People" festival. The event is described as "a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action," according to Billboard.
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The venue will host the event organized by Morello.
Announced performers include Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews. Variety reported that the festival will feature these artists and additional performers, though the complete lineup has not been detailed in the initial announcements.
Tom Morello is identified as the co-founder of Rage Against the Machine and has been described as a "longtime activist" by Variety. The festival represents his latest effort combining musical performance with activist themes.
The festival's characterization as "non-partisan" is paired with stated focuses on "peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action." This description indicates an intention to bring together audiences around themes of social engagement without explicit political party alignment.
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, serves as the venue for the October 3 event. The announcement establishes the core details: the organizer, the date, the location, and several headline performers.
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