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U.S. DEBUT OF ROCKIN'1000 CAPTIVATES THOUSANDS AT CAESARS SUPERDOME IN NEW ORLEANS
The Rockin'1000 collective performed a curated set blending rock anthems and New Orleans tributes with 1,000 musicians from 26 countries and 48 states, showcasing global unity through music.
- On Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, Rockin'1000 made its U.S. debut at the Caesars Superdome, uniting 1,000 musicians from 26 countries and 48 states while Grammy Award-winning artist Harry Connick Jr. curated the New Orleans welcome and performed.
- Fabio Zaffagnini, Rockin'1000 founder, built the collective after a viral Foo Fighters stunt and partnered with New Orleans & Company to bring Rockin'1000 to the United States.
- After two days of group rehearsals, click tracks and the Rockin'1000 audio team produced a cohesive arrangement as musicians escorted in groups of 250 pledged to follow the click track.
- Harry Connick Jr. opened with The Saints Are Coming, honoring Steve Gleason, while organizers said the U.S. debut reinforced New Orleans' UNESCO Creative City of Music designation and will boost tourism and economy.
- Cold weather and the Krewe du Vieux parade likely hurt ticket sales, leaving plaza and loge intermittently populated, while Cowboy Mouth opened with a high-impact 20-minute center-stage set.
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