Eddie Vedder Announces Huge Show With Jay-Z, Beyonce & Ed Sheeran

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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will be performing at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 on December 2nd at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Jay-Z, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin are also performing,

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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