NOS news•today, 12:20
Pinkpop have announced part of their program for next year. Justin Timberlake, Olivia Rodrigo and Muse are the three big acts that close the days of the festival.
This is the first time that Justin Timberlake plays at the festival in Landgraaf. He has been scoring hits continuously since the 1990s, first with the boy band NSYNC and then as a solo artist. Including with Cry me a river, Rock Your Body, SexyBack, A mirror in Can’t stop the feeling! it hit the charts.
Timberlake closes Pinkpop Friday. Also performing are Belgian electro-pop band Oscar and the Wolf, American rock band Weezer, Lebanese-British pop singer Mika and Amsterdam indie rock band Personal Trainer.
Olivia Rodrigo will be the closing act on Saturday. The 21-year-old American is one of the most popular pop singers in recent years. She made her breakthrough at the beginning of 2021 with her first album Driver’s Licensewith which she reached number 1 in the Dutch Top 40. She also achieved this with another single from her debut album Hurt, Very good 4 U. Her second album Voiceswhich was released last year, also reached number 1 in the Dutch album chart.
That same day, Eurovision Song Contest participant Joost Klein will also perform. Last year he was also seen at Pinkpop, shortly after being disqualified from the music festival in Malmö. British indie rock band The Last Dinner Party and American hip-hop creation Cypress Hill will also appear.
The festival will be closed by the British rock band Muse. This is the sixth time the trio have visited Pinkpop. The last time was in 2015. The last album, Will of the People, was released in 2022. The band is known for songs such as Hysteria, time is running out, Rebellion, Star, Supermassive Black Hole in Plug it in Baby. They will be preceded on Sunday by American metal band Korn, Norwegian indie pop act Girl in Red and Tilburg pop band Krezip, who are already at Pinkpop for the seventh time.
28 actions are now confirmed. More names will be announced in the coming months. Pinkpop will celebrate 54 years next year. This time the festival will be held in Landgraaf from 20 to 22 June. Last year Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris and Maneskin were in the lead.
2024-11-19 11:20:00
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What are some notable past performances or memorable moments from Muse’s previous shows at Pinkpop Festival?
Based on the given article:
1. Who are the other artists confirmed to perform at Pinkpop Festival in 2024 besides Muse?
2. Have Muse performed at Pinkpop Festival before, and if so, how many times have they played?
3. What is the last album Muse released, and how popular are their previous albums?
4. Are there any key themes or messages in Muse’s music that people should expect at the concert?
5. How does Muse’s new album compare to their previous releases in terms of style, themes, and sound?
6. How does the lineup for Pinkpop Festival change from year to year, and what factors influence these changes?
7. How does the festival manage to stay relevant and attract big names despite being around for 54 years?
