Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
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Key Points:
- Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, and Joan Baez will headline the Power to the People protest festival on October 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, ahead of the midterm elections.
- The festival focuses on themes of freedom, justice, equality, and rock 'n' roll, with proceeds benefiting VoteRiders and HeadCount, organizations that support voting rights and civic engagement.
- Springsteen and Tom Morello announced the event during a performance in Washington, D.C., where Springsteen also performed politically charged songs and criticized the Trump administration's policies.
- Additional performers include Dropkick Murphys, Jack Black, Serj Tankian, Killer Mike, Taylor Momsen, and the Linda Lindas, emphasizing a diverse lineup united by activism and hope.
- Springsteen urged attendees to actively participate in democracy, condemning current political leadership and encouraging public action to protect American values.