GOJIRA To Perform At 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
French progressive metallers GOJIRA will perform at tomorrow's (Friday, July 26) Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, GOJIRA's appearance at the event will consist of an "original" collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti.
Sortir À Paris reported on GOJIRA's inclusion at the ceremony under the headline: "Who is GOJIRA, the metal band tipped for the opening ceremony?" The site goes on to say that the rumored collaboration with Marina is "a wonderful artistic proposition, and one that will surprise many if it is confirmed!"
Also set to perform at the ceremony are Céline Dion, Lady Gaga and Aya Nakamura.
"The opening ceremony is orchestrated by renowned stage director Thomas Jolly," Time Out reports, "who has invited a stellar cast of local and international stars to celebrate the rich history and diversity of French musical culture."
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will air on NBC beginning at 1:30 p.m. EDT Friday and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms.
