Dua Lipa is the chosen artist to perform at the 2018 ‘UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi’. She will celebrate, together with fans all over the world, the love for football and build anticipation minutes before the world’s most watched annual sporting event kicks off in Kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday, the 26th of May.
“I was honoured to be asked by UEFA and Pepsi to perform at the ‘UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony’ – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can’t wait to get in front of the fans and be part of such an exciting event – I’m planning to put on an unforgettable show,” said Dua Lipa.
During the Ceremony, Dua Lipa, who holds the record for the youngest female solo artist to reach 1 billion YouTube views and is currently the top streamed female artist in the world on Spotify, will perform hits from her latest album, including “IDGAF” and “New Rules,” which has gone Platinum in 18 countries.
This year’s final will be played at the NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv on Saturday, the 26th of May and air in over 220 countries and territories around the world.
“A brand rooted in both music and football, Pepsi aims to celebrate the passion and love of fans and allow them to live the game like never before. Bringing one of the hottest music stars to one of the world’s biggest sporting events will do just that,” said Natalia Filippociants, Senior Marketing Director, Global Pepsi Trademark, Global Beverage Group, PepsiCo. “Dua Lipa is a phenomenal music artist and we’re excited for her to get everyone on their feet ahead of such an exciting global moment for the game we all love and live for.”
Alongside PepsiCo’s continued sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League, Pepsi MAX launched the global “LOVE IT. LIVE IT. FOOTBALL.” campaign starring a world-class line-up of global footballers: Leo Messi, Marcelo, Toni Kroos, Carli Lloyd and Dele Alli. The global campaign connects art and sport to bring the beautiful game to life – on and off the pitch – and features an energetic new TV commercial and personalised on-pack designs by artists from each player’s home country.
