Tonight (October 11) on the marge of Lake Lebarge (aka the Brooklyn waterfront) the Diesel xXX party will take place in all of its excessive glory. According to the just released schedule, Franz Ferdinand, T.I., DJ Pelle of The Hives and Chaka Khan have been added to the lineup which already includes M.I.A., Hot Chip and N.E.R.D.. Footage from the 17 simultaneous worldwide parties is already streaming over at live.diesel.com.
Here’s what the xXx New York streaming schedule looks like:
09:00 pm – Roll up roll up for xXx New York is joining the party Grand Opening
Jugglers, Contortionists, Fire Eaters and Strong Men perform to Dj Pelle of The Hives.
10:45 pm – Hot Chip vs Chaka Khan live mash up
One of the greatest figures in disco all time meets pure cool eccentric.
11:45 pm – Franz Ferdinand vs T.I. live mash up
Ultimate rappers of the moment meets scottish crazed indie cool.
01:00 am – M.I.A. vs N.E.R.D live mash up
The ultimate mash up.
UPDATE: As pointed out by Kevinv in the comments, this is only a partial schedule. Check the comments for the full detailed lineup and order of appearances.
Actually, the full schedule for tonight is:
09:00 pm
Grand Opening
Jugglers, Contortionists, Fire Eaters and Strong Men perform to Dj Pelle of The Hives.
09:30 pm
The ring master welcomes
Joey Arias welcomes one and all.
09:45 pm
Diesel:U :Music present, O’Fracas
Incredible new eclectic indie act from the UK.
10:05 pm
DJ Jus Ske Spins
10:20 pm
Marching Band Comes Through Space
Ladies and gents prepare to be astounded, bemused, bedazzled…
10:45 pm
Hot Chip vs Chaka Khan live mash up
The incredible Chaka Khan Chaka Khan meet HOT CHIP!!!!
11:20 pm
DJs Joel and Benji Madden Spin
The boys from Good Charlotte mix pretty good too.
11:45 pm
Franz Ferdinand vs T.I. live mash – up
Crazed Scottish indie madmen meet Rap dude.
00:20 am
DJs Joel and Benji Madden spin
00:40 am
Marching Band reprise
Ladies and gents prepare to be astounded, bemused, bedazzled…again.
01:05 am
M.I.A. vs N.E.R.D live mash – up
M.I.A (missing in Acton/Action) Fashion designer, music vid director, coolest of cool, daughter of Tamil Tiger rebel comes out of “retirement” to gig with N*E*R*D
01:35 am
DJ Jus Ske Spins
Accompanied by acrobatic performance.
02:00 am
END OF LIVE BROADCAST
GREAT FOOTAGE FROM THE Event: http://www.kyte.tv/ch/153487-diesel-30th-anniversary-nyc-10118
was this free?
Yes, they gave away a limited number of tickets at Diesel stores.