On his birthday, the Rock in Rio surprised Cariocas, residents and tourists with an emblematic moment at the Archdiocesan Sanctuary Christ the Redeemer. On Thursday evening (11), the largest tourist destination in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil dressed up as Rock in Rio: with blue, white and red lights, the iconic guitar of the festival was projected in the center of the Christ the Redeemer monument together with positive messages – which reverberate what is the essence of Rock in Rio – for the year 2024.
In this special year, Rock in Rio will also offer an experience that will remain in the memory of the young people of the social institutions supported by the Sanctuary of Cristo Redentor. Following the motto “Dream and make it happen”, the festival and the Sanctuary will bring 50 young people from these institutions to Cidade do Rock so that they can experience all the magic of the festival and witness performances by big names in national and international music. OR Rock in Rio is expected in the days 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 September 2024at Cidade do Rock, in Rio de Janeiro and has already confirmed Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, NE-YO, Joss Stone, Angelique Kidjo, Ivete Sangalo, Ludmilla, Lulu Santos, Jão, Gloria Groove, Os Paralamas do Sucesso and Luísa Sonza.
“It was an unforgettable night at Christ the Redeemer, I got goosebumps. The emotion was great when I saw Christ the Redeemer embrace the Wonderful City dressed in Rock in Rio. On this special evening, we are very happy to celebrate the anniversary of the festival with all of Rio de Janeiro. The gift is everything for our audience, they are the ones who make the magic of Cidade do Rock come true! This is a unique opportunity to remember many happy moments that they have lived and will live together. It is an opportunity to remember that it is worth dreaming and that it is possible to make your dreams come true. It is up to us to beat the drum of hope, because with hope we gain time to have a better and more just world.” , commented Roberto Medinapresident of Rocky world, the company that created, organizes and produces Rock in Rio and The Town. The big party that takes place in September was also a highlight: “Let’s start the year 2024 in the best possible way. The edition that marks 40 years of history of Rock in Rio will offer experiences never seen before at the festival. We will have the biggest party that the public has ever seen in what will be the greatest edition of all time.”ends.
“This well-deserved honor highlights the special vocation of our city to host and organize major events, the strategic intelligence that enhances the relationship between culture and economic development and, finally, its creators who, over the last 40 years, have maintained, with enormous technical and artistic quality, the biggest musical event on the planet”underlines the rector of the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer, Father Omar.
This year’s anniversary of Rock in Rio is even more special as it celebrates four decades of history in an edition that will be exciting. The festival is already preparing for this moment and will see the city embrace the big party that will take place in September. At the beginning of the year, Rock in Rio received a tribute from the Rio City Hall on New Year’s Eve on Copacabana beach, with performances by Nova Orquestra and the CarioCanto choir, and also Yup Star, Rio’s Ferris wheel, made screenings related to the Festival. Until January 12, Cariocas, residents and visitors will also be able to enjoy the large LED art installation, located in Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, near the Parque dos Patins, which brings content about the festival and which pays homage to and illuminates the Wonderful City. Throughout the year there will also be an interactive and engaging exhibition marking his 40 years, as well as the publication of a coffee table book and a new musical inspired by his entire journey.
It is worth mentioning that the big party is scheduled for September, with 700 thousand people in the City of Rock. It will be the celebration of 40 years of Rock in Rio, the festival that put Brazil on the path to the world music scene and which, in 2022, received the title of Intangible Cultural Heritage from the City and State of Rio de Janeiro. There have already been 22 editions, more than 3,800 artists scheduled, more than 11.2 million audiences and more than 130 days of magic since 1985. And, for 2024, enthusiasts can expect a special party, with new experiences and experiences inside. the city of the rock. Those who want to secure a place at this historic edition will have the opportunity to purchase their tickets during the general sale which will be held on April 11th, at 7pm, exclusively on the site. Ticket collector. And those who want to secure a place in the City of Rock in 2024 must plan in advance, like this year, the Rock in Rio Card, which is equivalent to a grass ticket, without a predefined date and valid for one day of the event, sold out in 2:04.
Source: Terra
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