1,000 musicians with members of Funeral For A Friend, The Blackout and more to celebrate the music of Linkin Park in massive gig at Birmingham Arena

A group of 1,000 musicians, including members of Funeral For A Friend, The Blackout, Holding Absence and more, will come together to pay tribute to Linkin Park at a huge show in Birmingham later this year.

Taking place at Arena Utilita on August 18, the show is organized by the Uprawr Foundation, a local charity founded by an alternative club night in the city to raise money to help provide free mental health counseling and services to the alternative community.

The show was dubbed “1,000 lights” in reference to Linkin Park’s latest album “One More Light”. Indeed, Arena Utilita was the last venue where late frontman Chester Bennington performed before taking his own life in 2017 at the age of 41.

The show will also feature talks and video messages from famous faces in the world of alternative music, as well as a performance by Linkin tribute band P4rk.

Musicians can sign up to take part and will be tasked with raising funds for the charity through JustGiving. Whoever collects the most will win a spot to perform in the show. #

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1000 musicians will perform Linkin Park songs, supported by the members @ffaf_official, @Caskets_band, @Until now and more on Sunday, August 18!

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— Utilita Arena Birmingham (@UtilitaArenaBHM) May 8, 2024

Meanwhile, Linkin Park has been rumored to be planning a 2025 tour and may be looking to recruit a female vocalist.

According to reports from Panel, the band’s booking agency WME is now taking concert and festival deals with Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Dave Farrell. While it’s unclear who will succeed Bennington, a source reportedly said Panel that the band is looking for a female vocalist for their reunion.

The news follows a rumor started by Orgy’s Jay Gordon, who said he “heard” that Linkin Park “now has a girl singer” in March. He later issued a statement clarifying his comments, writing: “Regarding this Linkin Park singer thing,” he wrote. “I know nothing about all this. People like to take my words out of context. I love these guys and wish them well.”

Since Bennington’s death, there has been some discussion about how to continue the band. Shinoda spoke out against the idea of ​​having a Bennington hologram, calling it “creepy”, while Evanescence’s Amy Lee strongly denied rumors that she would replace Bennington.