This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The life of Stephen Lawrence is set to be celebrated on what would have been his 50th birthday with the announcement of More Life - Pass The Mic at London’s The O2.
Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Revealed earlier today by both the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and Live Nation, the event is being touted as a “once-in-a-generation musical event” to take place on September 13 2024. Advertisement Advertisement “Featuring internationally acclaimed live performers, special guests, and hosts, the event will bring together a curated line-up of generation-defining artists representing the future of Stephen’s legacy.
” Leading a coalition of Black leaders and allies from across the music industry and beyond, SLDF is supported by Live Nation, Metropolis, The O2, and AEG Presents in staging and promoting this event. As part of a collaboration with major record labels such as Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, 0207 Def Jam, and media partners BBC 1Xtra, Spotify, and YouTube, all partners have pledged to curate a lineup that will bridge Stephen's narrative with the upcoming generation, solidifying his legacy in history. Speaking .