British sensation Raye and “Better Things” vocalist Benson Boone have joined the lineup for the 2024 Global Citizen Festival , alongside previously announced headliners Post Malone, Doja Cat, Lisa, Jelly Roll and Rauw Alejandro. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 in New York's Central Park.

The festival will be led by Global Citizen Ambassador, Hugh Jackman, and will include appearances by Dr. Jane Goodall and Chris Martin of Coldplay.

Hosted by Global Citizen, the international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, tickets to the Global Citizen Festival are free and can be earned by taking action on the Global Citizen app or at globalcitizenfestival.com to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity.

“We all share a responsibility to eradicate extreme poverty,” said Benson Boone. “I'm deeply honored to be part of Global Citizen's mission to uplift those struggling in poverty. I believe that by uniting our efforts, we can create lasting positive change in the world.”

This year, the Global Citizen Festival is making a significant leap towards sustainability by completely switching to battery power. The stage in Central Park will be powered by the same innovative SmartGrid battery system that Coldplay utilized for their “Music of the Spheres” world tour. This groundbreaking move eliminates the need for fossil fuels, resulting in a substantial reduction of the festival's carbon footprint and minimizing its impact on the environment.

As part of this year’s festival campaign, Global Citizen will commence Climate Week with a beach cleanup on Saturday, September 21 in collaboration with the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and supported by Goodera, aligning with International Coastal Clean-up Day.

Global Citizen, Re:wild, UN Global Compact Network Brazil and other advocacy groups are calling for $1 billion in investment from businesses, foundations and governments to safeguard and restore the Amazon by the end of 2025. The campaign seeks to support the Indigenous and riverfront communities who reside in and protect the rainforest. Locally, Global Citizen is collaborating with Environmental Advocates NY to urge New York Governor Kathy Hochul to enact the TREES Act, which would make New York the first U.S. state to prohibit public funds from contributing to tropical deforestation in the Amazon and beyond.

“Global Citizen Festival has always championed the power of music and activism to drive real change. This year, we're taking bold steps to protect our planet. From powering our stage with clean energy to advocating for Indigenous-led projects safeguarding the Amazon and calling for a global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty,” said Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder & Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer, Global Citizen. “These initiatives are crucial to ensuring a sustainable future that benefits everyone, both in the Global South and here in New York. We urge world leaders, businesses, and individuals to join us in mobilizing action towards a just transition to clean energy and a safer planet for all.”