Apple's 8th Annual iTunes Festival in London Kickstarts this September

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Apple's eighth annual iTunes Festival in London has been officially announced this morning via a press release. This is going to be a 30-day event, featuring over 60 acts, and taking place at the same legendary Roundhouse throughout the month of September.

Apple today announced that Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams, Beck, Sam Smith, Blondie, Kylie, David Guetta, 5 Seconds of Summer, Calvin Harris, Chrissie Hynde and many more of the world’s biggest artists will be headlining this year’s iTunes® Festival. Returning to the UK for an eighth year―following a week of incredible live performances in March at SXSW―the iTunes Festival will feature over 60 acts throughout September at the legendary Roundhouse. iTunes performances can be watched live or on-demand by millions of iOS users around the world on their iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch® and iTunes on their computer or in stunning HD with Apple TV®. Tickets are free for competition winners only.

Some of this year’s most popular artists and bands will be Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams, Beck and David Guetta. Just like in previous years, Apple will once again be streaming the festival to iOS devices, iTunes and the Apple TV for free. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services said the following regarding the festival

“The iTunes Festival in London is back with another stunning line-up of world class performers and tremendous new acts. These live shows capture the heart and soul of iTunes and we love bringing them to our customers in the Roundhouse, as well as to the millions of people watching all over the world for free.”

So, if you live in London or are from the UK, you might be interested in attending the music event especially considering the fact that tickets will be free. According to Apple, since the inaugural Festival at London’s Institute for Contemporary Arts in 2007, more than 430 artists have performed in front of more than 430,000 fans with tens of millions following the event online.

Source: Apple