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All 20 F1 drivers are to attend a spectacular opening ceremony for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Nine renowned musical artists – Andra Day, Bishop Briggs, J Balvin, Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, Swedish House Mafia, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and will.i.am – will perform at the event on Wednesday, November 15.
There will also be special performances by Cirque du Soleil and the Blue Man Group for the event taking place on the starting grid on The Strip and in front of an anticipated crowd of 30,000.
F1 has confirmed the “show will kick off with an immersive display celebrating the arrival of Formula 1 in Las Vegas, followed by each artist’s performance that pays tribute to Las Vegas’ rich history in entertainment”.
The ceremony, which is due to be broadcast on ESPN2, will culminate with team and driver introductions.
“For the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix it was important for us to create an opening ceremony that balances the spirit of Las Vegas with the global excitement that Formula 1 and these incredible drivers bring to each host city,” said Renee Wilm, CEO of the event.
“We are proud to be able to work with the very best in the entertainment production space to offer one of the most diverse line-ups of beloved musical superstars, which will officially launch the race week festivities.”
The artists and dancers will be atop seven high-tech mobile LED stages, with the show complemented by a state-of-the-art lighting display with 1,000 lights and 100 lasers, fireworks, and a curated drone show.
Steve Wynn, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said: “As the sports and entertainment capital of the world, it is only fitting that we kick off the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix with an incredible line-up of world-renowned music and athletic talent.
“We are proud to partner with Formula 1 to give the fans in the audience and viewers around the world an unforgettable start to a truly momentous weekend in Las Vegas.”
