Beginning this Thursday and ending on September 9th, the London Olympics Arts Festival will host nearly 12,000 events and performances across the country. With a budget of $86 million and 10 million free tickets, the festival is a “once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience to match the once-in-a-lifetime visit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the U.K,” as described by Ruth Mackenzie, the director of the festival.
The BBC Radio 1 show is a highlight of the string of events, with an insane line up: Jay-Z, Rihanna, Elton John, Flo Rida, David Guetta, Tinie Tempah, Jack White and many more.
If you’re anywhere in the area make sure to check out this free, unbelievable concert. 100,000 people are expected to be in attendance.
Props to Billboard.
-Kevin Shea (@kevinnshea)
