‘Power To The People’ Protest Fest Names High-Powered Lineup—As Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ Faces Dropouts
Tom Morello has announced the 'Power To The People Festival' featuring prominent artists like Bruce Springsteen and the Foo Fighters. This event is set for October in Columbia, Maryland, and aims to celebrate peace and community action. Meanwhile, Trump's 'Great American State Fair' is facing artist dropouts and will take place over the summer.
- ▪The Power To The People Festival will take place in Columbia, Maryland, in October.
- ▪The event is described as a celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action.
- ▪The Great American State Fair is facing artist dropouts, including Young MC and Morris Day and The Time.
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BreakingBusiness‘Power To The People’ Protest Fest Names High-Powered Lineup—As Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ Faces DropoutsByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 28, 2026, 03:39pm EDTToplineRage Against The Machine guitarist and activist Tom Morello announced his “Power To The People Festival” on Thursday, slating up performers like Bruce Springsteen, the Foo Fighters and Joan Baez after President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 organization revealed the music lineup for its Great American State Fair beginning next month.Tom Morello performs during the 2025 Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex.Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesKey FactsMorello announced the one-day event is set to take…
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