Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling recording artist, and Detroit-native Big Sean will headline opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft Concert Series in downtown Detroit on April 25.
Along with Big Sean, other headliners for the April 25-27 NFL Draft Concert Series will be the Detroit Youth Choir and Michigan-born recording artist Bazzi. The NFL revealed the headlining acts on Thursday, April 18, which will take place as part of the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light.
Nicki Ewell, senior director for NFL events, said that the NFL Draft Concert Series was intentionally curated to celebrate Motown and Michigan artists, spotlighting Detroit’s vibrant music scene throughout the three-day event.
“We knew how much it needed to be reflective of the community, especially in Detroit which is 80 percent Black,” she said.
“With the Draft coming to Detroit, we knew the importance of representing the rich cultural history and music legacy of this city as part of our NFL Draft Concert Series,” Tim Tubito, director of event presentation and content at the NFL, added. “With an incredible lineup of headliners who all hail from the region, we’re excited for these great artists to help us create an amazing on-site experience for our fans and prospects.”
To kick off day one, Big Sean will take the stage at 6:15 p.m. before Draft selections begin on Thursday, April 25. As a multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Big Sean has solidified himself as an elite rapper and voice of culture since he emerged in 2011, building an audience of nearly 50 million across his channels.
On day two, the Detroit Youth Choir will perform at 6 p.m. before the Draft selections on Friday, April 26. Teaching and developing students through music education, dance and theatrical arts, the Choir’s vision is to offer the youth of Metro Detroit a world-class performing arts experience that develops their creative skills and talents. A special guest appearance by the NFL Player’s Choir will take place at the end of the Detroit Youth Choir’s performance.
After Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 26, a post-Draft fireworks show and tribute to Detroit music will take place.
After the Draft selections conclude on Saturday, April 27, Bazzi, Michigan-born and Los Angeles-based multiplatinum singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, will close out the 2024 Draft Concert Series. Since releasing his 2018 smash single “Mine,” which went quintuple-platinum and broke into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, Bazzi has generated billions of streams, sold out shows and most recently released his third full-length album “Infinite Dream.”
“Bud Light is committed to making great football moments even easier to enjoy, and the NFL Draft is one of the most celebrated and most defining events for fans, players and teams alike,” said Todd Allen, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light. “We couldn’t be prouder to be presenting sponsor of the NFL Draft and to bring easy enjoyment to NFL fans all weekend long in Motor City.”
All performances as part of the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light will take place at the Draft Theater in front of the award-winning Campus Martius Park. General fan viewing for the Draft Concert Series is free, standing room only, and will be on a first-come first-served basis. The area will remain open throughout Draft programming. For free entry, fans must download the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess.
The NFL recently announced Detroit artist Angela Davis will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and Caleb Carroll, a native of metro Detroit and a fan-favorite performer at Detroit Lions games, will sing the national anthem from the Draft Theater stage on day one.
In addition to the live performances fans will get to see, the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage – the league’s ultimate fan festival – will be free and open to the public from April 25-27. Hart Plaza will host Draft Experience Presented by Rocket Mortgage, including games, exhibits, player appearances and sponsor experiences. The NFL Play Football field at Corner Ballpark presented by StatusPRO will host youth-focused activities, including NFL FLAG skills and drills and football clinics. Fans are encouraged to plan ahead, as capacity is limited, and admission will be on a first-come first-served basis.
NFL DRAFT
Thursday, April 25
8-11 p.m.
Friday, April 26
7–11 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
12–7 p.m.
NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY ROCKET MORTGAGE
Thursday, April 25
12–10 p.m.
Friday, April 26
12–10 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
PLAY FOOTBALL FIELD AT CORNER BALLPARK PRESENTED BY STATUSPRO
Thursday, April 25
3–10 p.m.
Friday, April 26
3–10 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more information on the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, fans should visit nfl.com/draft/event-info and download the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess. All adults are required to register for free entry to the NFL Draft but can also register up to five children to get into the event. Please note the Draft site has limited capacity, and OnePass registration does not guarantee entry, as admission is on a first-come first-served basis. For those without a smartphone, registration on site via Fan Services staff is also permitted.
The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is a fully accessible event. For more details on mobility assistance, parking, transportation options and road closures, fans can check the Know Before You Go information, which is also available on the NFL OnePass app.
The NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and streamed on NFL+ beginning Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. with the first round, followed by Rounds 2-3 Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Rounds 4-7 Saturday, April 27 at noon from Detroit.
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