After two years parked at Citi Area, Governors Ball is transferring elsewhere in Queens this summer season. The pageant introduced this morning that Governors Ball 2023 will happen at Flushing Meadows Corona Park from June 9 to 11. Headliners embrace Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo and Odesza.
You’ll be able to try the total lineup of more than 60 artists within the poster beneath.
After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Governors Ball returned to Citi Area in 2021 in September, later within the yr than ever earlier than.
This yr’s lineup, stronger total than final yr’s, consists of a few of the greatest names in rap in the present day. Apart from Lamar, different star performers embrace Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Child, Pusha T and Joey Bada$$. Different lineup highlights embrace California rock stars HAIM, digital music veteran Diplo, pop/R&B chameleons Rina Sawayama and Omar Apollo, vocalist Amber Mark, indie rockers Snail Mail, pop star Lil Nas X, Afropop singer Tems and math rock-influenced Black Midi.
As for the venue change, Tom Russell, co-founder of promoter Founders Leisure, says they’re very comfortable to be staying in Queens.
“Words can’t express how excited we are to bring Gov Ball to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, one of the most special and storied parks in all of New York City,” Russell stated in an announcement. “Since moving to Queens in 2021 we’ve been overwhelmed by the welcome the community has shown us, and we look forward to continue being a part of and giving back to that community for years to come.”
As a part of that pledge, the pageant will associate with non-profits and help native companies by its Governors Ball Provides Again program, by donations and hiring initiatives. Governors Ball may also staff up with the Queens Night time Market to characteristic a number of of favourite distributors on the 2023 pageant.
Three-day and one-day common admission and VIP tickets will go on sale to most people beginning Thursday, Jan. 19 at midday right here.