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The iTunes Festival is back for 2013. Taking up residency at London's legendary Roundhouse from September 1st - 30th, this spectacular month long Festival gives music fans a chance to see their favourite artists, including: Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Kings of Leon, Jessie J, Elton John, Pixies, The Lumineers, Sigur Rós, Arctic Monkeys, Kendrick Lamar, Robin Thicke and Canada's own Bahamas and many more at 30 fantastic, one-off and free live gigs. Hit jump for more information and the full scheduled lineup.
Over 60 artists have been invited to play 30 consecutive nights of incredible live music, and there’s something for everyone, as the line-up features performances from global artists as varied and diverse as Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Einaudi to UK rock legends Primal Scream.
Now in its seventh year, the Festival is renowned for attracting the biggest names in music. Sir Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse and Crowded House played the first iTunes Festival at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts in 2007. Since then over 370 artists have performed in front of more than 370,000 fans and tens of millions more online and on television. Past performers include Adele, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Paul Simon, Jack White and Oasis.
As well as offering fans the opportunity to watch their favourite artists perform in an intimate surrounding, music fans will also get to experience emerging new talent for 2013 including Canada's Bahamas performing on September 16th.
For those unable to attend in person, the iTunes Festival will be streamed live to millions of fans around the globe via the iTunes Festival app, on the iTunes Store and with Apple TV.
All performances will also available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store.
Current Line-up:
September 1: Lady Gaga
September 2: Sigur Rós + Poliça
September 3: The Lumineers + Phox
September 4: Paramore + Fenech-Soler
September 5: Rizzle Kicks
September 6: Queens of The Stone Age + Palma Violets
September 7: Phoenix + Little Green Cars
September 8: Bastille + 1975
September 9: Arctic Monkeys + Drenge
September 10: Jake Bugg + Valerie June
September 11: Kings of Leon + Jimmy Eat World
September 12: Elton John + Tom Odell
September 13: Avicii
September 14: Chic featuring Nile Rodgers + Janelle Monáe
September 15: Vampire Weekend + The Olms
September 16: Jack Johnson + Bahamas
September 17: Ludovico Einaudi + Agnes Obel
September 18: Thirty Seconds To Mars + The Family Rain
September 19: Kendrick Lamar
September 20: Primal Scream + Skinny Girl Diet
September 21: HAIM + Dan Croll
September 22: Ellie Goulding
September 23: Jessie J + Lawson
September 24: Robin Thicke
September 25: Pixies + NO CEREMONY///
September 26: Tinie Tempah + Naughty Boy
September 27: Dizee Rascal
September 28: John Legend
September 29: Justin Timberlake
September 30: Katy Perry
iTunes Festival app
All performances will be streamed live worldwide via the iTunes Festival app and on iTunes so music fans can watch them live on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or even on your Mac or PC. The shows will also be available to stream on repeat for a limited time.
Apple TV
Music fans can also watch the iTunes Festival live on their HD TV, using Apple TV. They simply click iTunes Festival from the main menu, or use AirPlay to stream the gigs via the app.
The iTunes Festival website (iTunesFestival.com) will have all the latest news and information.
There is also a dedicated iTunes Twitter feed for anyone that wants to follow the festival on Twitter:
@iTunesfestival
#iTunesFestival