Metallica, Mariah, More: Global Citizen Festival Photos
Yesterday’s (September 24) Global Citizen Festival took place simultaneously in Ghana and New York City. The free annual music festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with performances by Mariah Carey, MÅNESKIN,…
Mariah Carey performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City.
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesYesterday's (September 24) Global Citizen Festival took place simultaneously in Ghana and New York City. The free annual music festival celebrated its 10th anniversary with performances by Mariah Carey, MÅNESKIN, Usher, Mickey Guyton, Metallica, The Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth and more. Priyanka Chopra Jonas hosted the milestone event, which brings together artists, activists, world leaders, philanthropists, corporate leaders and more, with one collective mission: to end extreme poverty.
The 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign culminated in $2.4 billion in to end extreme poverty, with key commitments announced on the festival stages from world leaders, governments, and corporate, philanthropic, and NGO partners.
Last year's focus was COVID-19, ending the hunger crisis, resuming learning for all, protecting the planet and advancing equity for all. Hosted by singer and actress Selena Gomez, VAX LIVE featured performances by Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, and H.E.R. Special appearances included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Ben Affleck, Chrissy Teigen, David Letterman, Gayle King, Jimmy Kimmel, Nomzamo Mbatha, Olivia Munn, Sean Penn and more. This year's event didn't have any big names in presenters besides Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Watch most of the performances below:
Take a look at photos from the performances from the 2022 Global Citizen Festival below:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Katie Holmes
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Katie Holmes speak onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
The Jonas Brothers
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers perform onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
Bill Nye
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Brianna Fruean and Bill Nye speak onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Metallica
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Robert Trujillo, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
SZA
Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesACCRA, GHANA - SEPTEMBER 24: Sza performs on stage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: Accra on September 24, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Charlie Puth
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Charlie Puth performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Usher
Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesACCRA, GHANA - SEPTEMBER 24: Usher performs on stage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: Accra on September 24, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Måneskin
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Damiano David of Måneskin performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Billy Porter
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Billy Porter performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
Mariah Carey
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Mariah Carey perfor onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
