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LETSGETFR.EE is a diversity-focused, purpose-driven music and impact festival in the US that strives to bridge the equality gap in the entertainment industry by highlighting Black, Brown, and Asian artists and creators. The festival launched on a small scale on August 14th, 2021 in Queens, New York at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park and will launch on a larger scale this summer on August 20th and 21st. It is said to be indicative of the Brazilian Carnival and is referred to in press articles as a "conscious carnival". The festival's mission is to achieve a diversified workforce in the entertainment industry by 2030 and they have committed to only work with companies who publicly commit to long-term change. The first annual festival is scheduled to be headlined by acts Missy Elliott, Anderson .Paak, Wizkid, and Jhené Aiko. FR.EE is an Acronym for "Fuck Racism. Elevate Equality"

LETSGETFR.EE was founded by Afropunk Festival founder Matthew Morgan (entrepreneur), Jocelyn A. Cooper, and Anomaly (advertising agency). The ticket structure is different from other similar festivals in that attendees will have the option to choose between two different parties within the festival on each night which is being called a "choose your own adventure" ticketing option.

Lineup
The lineup for the first annual festival was announced on March 1st, 2022 and features the following artists:

Aluna of AlunaGeorge

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Anik Khan

ASAP Ferg

Audrey Nuna

Bakar (musician)

Bas (rapper)

Batekoo

Beenie Man

Bomba Estéreo

Boylife

Cimafunk

Deb Never

El Alfa

Everyday People (band)

Flatbush Zombies

Fousheé

GoldLink

Heavy Baile

Ilham

Jai Wolf

Jhené Aiko

Jorja Smith

Kali Uchis

Kojey Radical

Lido Pimienta

Lous and the Yakuza

Major Lazer Sound System

María Isabel

Missy Elliott

Mr Eazi

Ozuna

Papi Juice

Prateek Kuhad

Priya Ragu

Raveena

Teezo Touchdown

Tems (singer)

Tiwa Savage

Umi (singer)

VP Records

Weston Estate

Wizkid

Yendry