Soul icon Dionne Warwick has been announced as the first-ever headliner for Dogepalooza, an entire festival dedicated to the Elon Musk-backed cryptocurrency Dogecoin.
Described on its website as âan authentic, community-drivenâ event that organisers aim to launch in âmultiple cities and countries around the globeâ, the inaugural event is set to go down on October 9, taking place at the Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas.
“I’m so looking forward to [being] a part of this meaningful festival,â Warwick said in a press release, âWhich supports so many vital causes.â
Tickets to the all-ages event are on sale now from its website. GA tickets will cost punters $125, with VIP passes running for $300, and childrenâs tickets (for those aged between four and 12) priced at $50.
The different types of tickets can be purchased using Dogecoin, although the festival does note that âall currencies are encouraged and welcome at Dogepaloozaâ.
The festivalâs line-up is also set to feature Warwickâs son, Damon Elliott, whose catalogue includes production for the likes of Destinyâs Child, Pink, Solange and Kelly Rowland. Other acts due to appear at the festival include DJ Nomad and pianist Chloe Flower.
At the time of writing, a full line-up for Dogepalooza 2021 is yet to be unveiled.
Back in January, Warwick â who once thought Billie Eilishâs name was William Eyelash, and is a noted fan of Cardi B â announced sheâd be linking up with Chance The Rapper to record a new single for charity. The track, which remains unreleased, is reportedly titled âNothingâs Impossibleâ.
The unexpected collaboration comes after Warwick poked fun at Chance on Twitter, writing: âIf you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.â
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