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# Mega Performances for Presidents
Inauguration Schedule Includes Concert by Beyonce, U2, Usher & Mo

By Bianca | Published 2009-01-18 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inauguration-schedule-beyonce
References: [playbill](http://www.playbill.com/news/article/125299.html)

A diverse line up of talent, from Beyonce to Bon Jovi to Garth Brooks, is signed up for “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration,” a much anticipated part of the inauguration schedule on January 20th.

The incredible, [star-studded concert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-mtv-video-music-awards) will include big-names including Usher, Josh Groban, Heather Headley, Mary J. Blige, will.i.am, Shakira, U2, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Renée Fleming, Mstr. Sgt. Caleb Green, Herbie Hancock, Bettye Lavette, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder.

The concert has something for everyone: Beyonce appeals to younger females, Bruce Springsteen speaks to older generations, while U2 has an uncanny ability to target people of various generations. For teen Obama fans, the inauguration schedule also includes a special concert by Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers.

Speeches will be delivered by Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington, among others, who will no doubt be warmly embraced by a celebrity audience expected to include Tiger Woods, Rosario Dawson, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Tom Hanks, Ashley Judd, Laura Linney, Kal Penn and Forest Whitaker.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Diverse Line-up of Talent:** Opportunity for event organizers to curate diverse and inclusive performances that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
- **Celebrity Endorsements:** Potential for businesses to leverage celebrity involvement in events as a way to reach a larger audience and enhance brand image.
- **Multigenerational Appeal:** Chance for brands to create marketing campaigns that resonate with multiple age groups by partnering with artists who have cross-generational appeal.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can capitalize on the trend of diverse line-ups and celebrity endorsements to create memorable and engaging experiences.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to explore innovative ways to showcase diverse talent and capture multigenerational audiences.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands in the marketing and advertising industry can harness the power of celebrity endorsements and multigenerational appeal to create impactful campaigns.

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