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 āan authentic, community-drivenā event that organisers aim to launch in āmultiple cities and countries around the globeā, 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,ā Warwick said in a press release, āWhich supports so many vital causes.ā
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 childrenās 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 āall currencies are encouraged and welcome at Dogepaloozaā.
The festivalās line-up is also set to feature Warwickās son, Damon Elliott, whose catalogue includes production for the likes of Destinyās 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 ā who once thought Billie Eilishās name was William Eyelash, and is a noted fan of Cardi B ā announced sheād be linking up with Chance The Rapper to record a new single for charity. The track, which remains unreleased, is reportedly titled āNothingās Impossibleā.
The unexpected collaboration comes after Warwick poked fun at Chance on Twitter, writing: āIf you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.ā
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