Pharrell Williams has introduced the upcoming lineup for his annual One thing within the Water music competition.
However whereas the competition is ready to take pleasure in large names, it’s altering its location this 12 months from Pharrell’s hometown of Virginia Seashore to Washington D.C.
This 12 months, the competition will happen across the Juneteenth vacation—in any other case referred to as the federal vacation in the US that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-People. The competition is slated for June 17-19.
The lineup will characteristic Lil Child, Chloe x Halle, Lil Uzi Vert, Run the Jewels, Pusha T, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler, the creator, Thundercat, Usher, and extra.
Beforehand, the competition had taken place at Virginia Seashore however in a press assertion final 12 months, Pharrell mentioned that space has “poisonous power” from native authorities.
That assertion stems after the demise of Donovon Lynch, a cousin of Pharrell’s, who was killed by a Virginia Seashore police officer who was not carrying an energetic physique digicam.
“DC has at all times been a deep inspiration to me as an individual and a musician,” mentioned Pharrell. “It’s the land the place Go-Go Music was birthed which has supplied a lot for our individuals. Our sponsors proceed to go the additional mile to point out that One thing In The Water is a lot greater than a competition. The goodwill we generate is a defining trait of who we’re. We are going to at all times have the most well liked artists, however to pair that power with these manufacturers displaying up for the neighborhood is what makes this competition a automobile for change.”
“For those who’re celebrating music, in the event you’re celebrating Black excellence, in the event you’re drawing consideration to the individuals who have devoted their lives to pulling down obstacles and uplifting our communities—then there is no such thing as a higher place to do this than in Washington, DC,” added Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Three-day passes will go on sale to the general public on Saturday at 10 am native time.
Added Pharrell on Twitter: “See you in DC on Juneteenth. @sitw#SITWfesthttp://somethinginthewater.com“
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