Eddie Vedder to perform at Global Citizen Fest: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg December 2nd
NEWS JULY 9 2018
Eddie will be performing at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 on December 2nd at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
Eddie will be performing at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 on December 2nd at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
This free-ticketed event will celebrate the centenary year of Nelson Mandela, honoring his legacy in the fight to end extreme poverty.
"It is such an honor to be given the chance to head to South Africa to celebrate Nelson Mandela's incomparable legacy. He showed an entire generation what it means to be a leader and make a difference for the world's poor. I'm so grateful that this event will serve as a reminder of his great work and inspire us all to carry on in his name," said Eddie.
Visit Global Citizen to view the full lineup and learn how to earn free tickets to the festival.
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Interesting. Wonder if the band would ever get down there too0
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Cool lineup. Honest blog.
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That is a pretty awesome lineup!"Red Rover, Red Rover, Mike McCready – Take Over!!" - E.V.
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I’m really excited about this. Have been on 4 continents away from home to see the band and now Eddie performing on our shores. Super excited!rustedsigns0
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Been to South Africa 3 times Not sure I could resist going back if It were the bandPittsburgh 2013
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I am hoping that Eddie convinces the band to include South Africa in the next tour after the release of new material. Its long overdue.rustedsigns0
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Would of been sweet if all the members of Pearl Jam made there way to South Africa and played a set.southernmanfan said:I am hoping that Eddie convinces the band to include South Africa in the next tour after the release of new material. Its long overdue.0 -
That would be super cool man!demetrios said:
Would of been sweet if all the members of Pearl Jam made there way to South Africa and played a set.southernmanfan said:I am hoping that Eddie convinces the band to include South Africa in the next tour after the release of new material. Its long overdue.rustedsigns0 -
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please please no EV zippo for this show. South Africa is a little far for me to get to from South Jersey for merch LOL0
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I don't think there are flights from the northeastelwayvedder said:please please no EV zippo for this show. South Africa is a little far for me to get to from South Jersey for merch LOL
i gotta see what the travel time would be
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LOL I'll pick up one for youelwayvedder said:please please no EV zippo for this show. South Africa is a little far for me to get to from South Jersey for merch LOL
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What are we thinking, 3 songs tops?I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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and if you do, i will pay for you to have one too!southernmanfan said:
LOL I'll pick up one for youelwayvedder said:please please no EV zippo for this show. South Africa is a little far for me to get to from South Jersey for merch LOL 0 -
Oooh. We might or might not go.. depending on how many songs he plays?0
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