Let’s try to keep it together, folks… but when Shakira hits the stage and starts hypnotizing the crowd with those hips that have never once told a lie, we black out for a second. Throw in The Weeknd—our favorite moody crooner and haunted house connoisseur—and the 2025 Global Citizen Festival is officially shaping up to be the world’s most philanthropic block party.
On September 27, Central Park’s Great Lawn transforms into a playground of pop, purpose, and probably a few tequila-fueled dance circles. Shakira and The Weeknd are bringing their full arsenal of global hits and unbothered sex appeal. Also rocking the mic: Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Mariah the Scientist—basically, the future of music wrapped in killer vocals and excellent skincare routines.
Oh, and it’s all hosted by Hugh Jackman again. Because apparently, the man doesn’t age, doesn’t sleep, and just loves saving the world in between musical numbers.
But this isn’t just about melting in the presence of musical greatness. Global Citizen is putting in serious work—aiming to:
- Give 1 million people in Africa access to clean energy
- Team up with FIFA to support 30,000 kids with education and football (the real kind)
- Protect 30 million hectares of the Amazon
- Get 40,000 New Yorkers off their couches and into some volunteer boots
Oh yeah—and they’re trying to raise $200 million (aka 1,676 BTC) because nothing says “we’re serious” like quoting Bitcoin in your press release.
Want in? Tickets are FREE, but you gotta earn them. Do a good deed, take action through the Global Citizen app, and you might just find yourself vibing with Shakira and The Weeknd under the New York sky.
So, put it on your calendar, re-download the app you forgot you had, and get ready to sing, sway, and save the world. 🌎🎶
And speaking of apps—you better have the Static Live Music Calendar App downloaded. We’re the go-to plug for all the real local music happening on Florida’s east coast—Daytona Beach, New Smyrna, Flagler, Ormond, and soon, maybe even your town. Available on the App Store and Google Play. Don’t sleep.