One talented artist or group will perform LIVE at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, appear in Rolling Stone, and win $50,000!
The search is on to find one exceptionally talented musician, band, or artist to head to New York City this fall to perform live at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival for more than 60,000 attendees, appear in the iconic pages of Rolling Stone magazine, and take home $50,000!
Global Citizen is the world’s leading international advocacy organization dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty and creating a world where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Mobilizing millions of people worldwide, Global Citizen works across sectors—music, entertainment, policy, business, media, and philanthropy—to drive real change that makes an impact.
Rolling Stone is the unrivaled industry leader and one of the most iconic brands of our time—reaching a global audience of over 60 million people every month with cutting-edge multi-platform content. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is the authority for music reviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival will once again bring together artists, advocates, world leaders, philanthropists, and fans with one collective mission: to end extreme poverty. Past performers have included legends like Beyoncé, Usher, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Jung Kook, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Metallica and Doja Cat.
SoundCloud is an artist-first platform powered by a global artists and listeners at the pulse of what’s now and next in music culture. With 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists from 193 countries, SoundCloud is the largest audio discovery platform in the world.
Nearly 70 years after founder Leo Fender built his first electric guitar, Fender has established a worldwide influence that extends from audio to the stage and beyond. Everyone from beginners to acclaimed artists have used Fender instruments, amps, and gear.
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Duplexity is the brainchild of siblings Savannah and Luke Judy. Steeped in a lifelong love for performance, the duo decided to combine their talents in the studio, crafting an original sound that nods to '90s alternative rock, with occasional hints of metal. Both Savannah and Luke are accomplished vocalists, switching between lead vocals as they perform with their live band. With Savannah on bass and both siblings equally skilled on guitar, they create a musical experience grounded in raw talent and deep family roots.
Join the competition for your opportunity to appear in Rolling Stone, win $50,000, and perform at the Global Citizen Festival in NYC.
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