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A former police officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Destin, Florida after authorities say he planned a mass shooting to kill Black people at a New Orleans festival; investigators recovered a handgun and ammunition from his hotel room as part of the case.
The 2024 New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup features headliners like the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Chris Stapleton, along with Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the Killers, and Bonnie Raitt, as well as a diverse array of acts including Vampire Weekend, Queen Latifah, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The festival will also showcase local talent and celebrate the music of Colombia, with tickets currently on sale for the event taking place from April 25 to May 5.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has unveiled its star-studded lineup for 2024, featuring headliners such as The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Killers, Chris Stapleton, Jon Batiste, and Queen Latifah. The festival, taking place over eight days in April and May, will also include performances by Vampire Weekend, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Hozier, Heart, Greta Van Fleet, and many more. Weekend GA and VIP passes are now on sale, with single-day tickets available starting in February.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024 will feature headliners such as The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, and Vampire Weekend, along with a diverse lineup including Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Killers, Hozier, and Earth Wind & Fire. The festival will take place from April 25 to May 5 at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, with a special celebration of Jimmy Buffett. The event will also include a wide range of artists from various genres, paying tribute to the rich musical heritage of New Orleans.
The full schedule for the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been released, revealing tough headliner decisions and killer progressions. Buddy Guy returns to the main stage, while Ed Sheeran will have a high-profile warm-up for his stadium tour. Jon Batiste, the featured artist on the 2022 Jazz Fest’s commemorative poster, will headline the main Festival Stage on the second Friday. The festival pairs New Orleans’ glorious musical past with its still-vibrant present by scheduling one of the city’s living legends, Irma Thomas, on the main stage just ahead of Batiste.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has released the daily "cubes" for its 2023 festival, featuring Dead & Company, Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Jon Batiste, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and hundreds of other bands. The festival will be cashless this year, with all major credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay accepted. The festival will also feature food vendors, including new items like barbecue oysters, grilled shrimp, Caribbean-style fish, guava hand pies, strawberry cheesecake and more. General admission tickets are now on sale.