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Global Citizen<\/a> has announced the 2025 lineup<\/a> for its annual free benefit concert that\u2019s held on the Great Lawn of New York\u2019s Central Park. Headlining Global Citizen Festival<\/a>, on Saturday, September 27, are the Weeknd<\/a> and Shakira<\/a>. Joining them on the bill are Tyla<\/a>, Ayra Starr<\/a>, and Mariah the Scientist<\/a> also slated to perform. Hosting this year\u2019s event is Global Citizen ambassador Hugh Jackman.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September,\u201d Shakira said in a press release. \u201cMusic has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world. I can\u2019t wait to perform, unite, and inspire action.\u201d<\/p>\n Hugh Jackman added: \u201cThe 2025 Global Citizen Festival marks my 11th year as host, and I\u2019m thrilled by the progress we\u2019ve made over the years. The growing impact of the Global Citizen movement touches every corner of the world, and I\u2019m eager to advocate alongside my fellow ambassadors, performers, world leaders, and private sector executives to leave the world better than we found it.\u201d<\/p>\n The 2025 Global Citizen Festival campaign is focused on four distinct goals: providing energy access for one million people across Africa; ensuring 30,000 children around the world can access a quality education and football, in partnership with FIFA; protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest; and registering 40,000 New Yorkers to volunteer across the city. Tickets to the music festival are free and can be accessed by taking action on these issues on the Global Citizen app<\/a> or website<\/a>.<\/p>\n