Rock The Vote Live Stream: Elizabeth Warren, Dove Cameron Appearing In Democracy Summer Event

As President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden get ready for the 2020 election, Rock the Vote is kicking off its Democracy Summer campaign to bring awareness to the upcoming election season. With a host of musical guests and speakers slated to appear, who can you expect to see and how you can watch the virtual performances?

According to Billboard, "Roar" singer Katy Perry and "RITMO" musicians Black Eyed Peas are set to co-headline the concert. When speaking about her part in the Rock the Vote event, Perry said that she is excited to be included in the lineup. She added that she believes this year's election, "will be more important than ever to fight for justice and equality, and against systemic racism, with our ballots."

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The Black Eyed Peas additionally stated that they saw their involvement as not just a "duty," but also an "honor" as they attempted to "spread the word in an election year." In addition to the aforementioned musical acts, other performers will also appear remotely, including Ne-Yo, Dove Cameron, Big Freedia, and Sofia Carson.

Prior to the live-stream, Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, discussed why he decided to lend his talents to the Rock the Vote event.

"We are seeing the urgency for change in America happening in real time. This is the moment for us to use the most important tool on the planet to fight for that change...our right to vote,” he said, adding, "Our democracy needs our voices. Voting is the moment to be the voice for injustice and for equality. But most importantly, to be the voice for humanity. We cannot let each other down in the local elections or on Nov. 3."

Not only will those who tune in be able to watch the previously-mentioned performances, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Cory Booker, and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro will also make appearances. The live stream will also include the option to donate to organizations such as the Community Justice Action Fund and National Action Fund if viewers are interested in supporting their work following George Floyd's murder and the ongoing protests surrounding police brutality, racism, and discrimination.

As for what organizers hope will occur as a result of the appearances, the intention is to try to inspire 200,000 to register to vote for the first time prior to the 2020 presidential election. Normally held as a live event, Rock the Vote president Carolyn DeWitt revealed that COVID-19's effect on college campuses across the U.S. inspired the decision to move to a virtual format.

"One of the realities is coronavirus derailed the momentum that is required in a major election cycle,” DeWitt said.

Continuing, she added. "A few months ago we began seeing how the restrictions were affecting young people in particular, by moving them off college campuses and disrupting graduations and proms. Our effort is really about building that momentum back up."

As for how viewers can watch what happens live, the free event will begin live-streaming on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT on democracysummer.org. It can also be viewed on Democracy Summer's Facebook and YouTube pages as well. Those who are interested can RSVP here.