FIFA confirms line-up for 2010 World Cup "Kick-Off Celebration Concert"

The Kick-Off Celebration Concert will be staged at Soweto's Orlando Stadium the night before the 2010 World Cup begins at the 11 June 2010. According to FIFA the concert will be the greatest entertainment event to date in Africa with musical performances by international superstars in collaboration with major African artists, as well as football legends from the past and the present, as well as celebrities from other fields.

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Musical line up:
Alicia Keys | Amadou & Mariam | Angelique Kidjo | Black Eyed Peas | BLK JKS | John Legend | Juanes | Shakira | The Parlotones | Tinariwen | Vieux Farka Touré | Vusi Mahlasela

new on the line-up list (04 May 2010):
Hugh Masekela | Mzansi Youth Choir | Soweto Gospel Choir | K’NAAN | Freshlyground

new on the list (25 May 2010):
Lira | Loyiso Bala | Tumi Molekane | the Kwani Experience | Steadyrock | Goldfish

FIFA Kick-Off Celebration Concert
10. June 2010 | 8.00pm local time (GMT+2)
Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, Soweto
capacity: 30,000
Tickets - www.computicket.com or by telephone on (27) 083 915 8000
Tickets are priced at ZAR 450 (Outer Circle standing), ZAR 650 (Inner Circle standing), ZAR 850 and 950 (Upper Level seated), and ZAR 1,150 (Lower Level seated).
Park and Ride - All those attending will be able to make use of the comprehensive Park and Ride facilities. Concertgoers will then use the free bus shuttle service to & from Orlando Stadium, as no parking will be permitted on or nearby the stadium itself. 

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