Open-Air Concert: OneRepublic Thrills 20,000 Fans Under the Sky
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- US band OneRepublic performed for approximately 20,000 fans in Düsseldorf as part of their 'From Europe With Love Tour.'
- The concert featured opening acts LEA and Jessi J, and included a mix of the band's hits and covers.
- OneRepublic is known for hits like 'Apologize' and 'Counting Stars,' with a career spanning billions of streams and millions of albums sold.
American band OneRepublic delivered a rousing performance for an estimated 20,000 fans under the open sky in Düsseldorf, Germany. The concert, part of their 'From Europe With Love Tour,' showcased the band's enduring popularity and their ability to connect with a large audience.
Joining OneRepublic on stage were German artist LEA and British singer Jessi J, who served as supporting acts, warming up the crowd before the main performance. The venue, Open Air Park Düsseldorf, located near the Merkur Spiel-Arena, was hosting only its second event, having celebrated its premiere the previous week.
Throughout their nearly two-hour set, OneRepublic treated the audience to a selection of their most beloved songs, including global smashes like 'Apologize' and 'Counting Stars.' The band, which achieved worldwide fame in 2007, has built a successful career on a blend of rock, pop, indie, and hip-hop, accumulating billions of streams and millions of album sales.
In addition to their own extensive catalog, the band also performed covers of other artists' songs. Notably, they included a rendition of Beyoncé's hit 'Halo,' a track co-written by OneRepublic's frontman, Ryan Tedder. Tedder is a highly respected figure in the music industry, recognized for his work as a songwriter and producer for numerous stars, including Taylor Swift and Adele, and has earned multiple Grammy Awards for his contributions.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.