F1 Grand Prix lineups go from strength to strength

Singapore Grand Prix is the latest Formula 1 event to secure a blockbuster lineup for 2024, headlined by Kylie Minogue, OneRepublic and Lenny Kravitz.

The motor racing event, set for 20–22 September at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, will offer more than 100 hours of entertainment across 12 stages.

Disclosure, The Corrs, Kool & The Gang, BabyMonster, Tones And I, James Murphy (DFA/LCD Soundsystem), Tones And I, Dean Lewis and Kelis are also set to perform, with single-day walkabout tickets starting from $128.

F1 Grand Prix lineups have gone from strength to strength since the company was acquired by Live Nation shareholder Liberty Media in 2017.

Earlier this month, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone offered four days of live music, headlined by Kings Of Leon, Stormzy, Rudimental and Pete Tong, at no extra cost to ticket holders.

“The inspiration and the intent has come from Formula 1 being under new ownership”

The famous motor racing circuit even reconfigured its music arena for an increased capacity of 60,000, plus enhanced viewing and a bigger stage.

Silverstone director of music Jamie Scott told IQ last year that “the inspiration and the intent has come from Formula 1 being under new ownership,” says Scott. “Clearly, the entertainment value is an important aspect now with other races [too].”

Indeed, the inaugural F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix took place last year with artists including J Balvin, Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, will.i.am, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Bishop Briggs and Swedish House Mafia.

In May, Miami’s Grand Prix took place with performances from Ed Sheeran, John Summit, Steve Aoki, Don Omar and Kaskade.

While the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024, set for 5–8 December at the Yas Marina Circuit, has already announced Eminem, Muse and Maroon 5.

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