JAY-Z, the Black Keys, Run the Jewels to Play Woodstock 50

Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monáe and Brandi Carlile are said to be finalizing commitments

BY Calum SlingerlandPublished Mar 7, 2019

After the KillersImagine DragonsChance the RapperSantana, and Dead and Company were revealed to be a part of Woodstock 50 earlier this week, more artists set to be involved with the anniversary festival have been revealed.

As Variety reports, additional acts slated to take part include JAY-Z, the Black Keys, the Raconteurs, Run the Jewels, Gary Clark Jr., Margo Price, Cage the Elephant, the Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Pussy Riot, Courtney Barnett, Portugal. The Man, Dawes, Bishop Briggs and Greta Van Fleet.

The site adds that Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monáe and Brandi Carlile are said to be finalizing their lineup spots, while Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant is "believed to be" involved.

Variety notes that "artists with firm offers have been wired payments and a lineup announcement is imminent." A Billboard report from earlier this week (March 5) claimed that the lineup would be announced within the next two weeks.

Woodstock 50 is set to take place at Watkins Glen, NY, from August 16 to 18. That same weekend, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will celebrate Woodstock's 50th anniversary on the event's original site. From August 15 to 18, the site will host a series of shows from Santana, Ringo Starr, the Doobie Brothers and more.

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