The 2024 League of Legends World Championship Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard™ will take place at 7 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. GMT) November 2 at the O2 Arena in London. The Opening Ceremony will kick off the biggest esports event of the year with performances by Ashnikko,”Paint the Town Blue;” Mars Atlas of Forts and Tiffany Aris, “Still Here;” and, Linkin Park, “Heavy Is The Crown,” as the story follows every pro player’s quest for the crown.
Tune in to watch the opening ceremony and the 2024 World Final between BLG and T1 on LoLEsports.com!
Ashnikko
Ashnikko’s songs are like portals. You’re instantly transported to a hyper, whimsical universe where emotions are dramatised, gender stereotypes are disrupted, and revenge reigns supreme. From the demonic brat rap of early singles like “Halloweenie” and “STUPID (ft. Yung Baby Tate)” to the lurid alt-pop of viral hits “Daisy” and “Slumber Party (ft. Princess Nokia)”, an ever-evolving sound is anchored by a cheeky humour and subversive personality that couldn’t belong to anyone else. While DEMIDEVIL showcased a more head-on approach, directly tackling themes of sexual revolution and revenge, her debut album WEEDKILLER is more allegorical, steering towards liberation and persevering through the dark to reach the inevitable light.
Mars Atlas of Forts
Forts is an electronic alt-pop trio based in Phoenix, AZ. The rising group is shaping a new terrain for alternative and cinematic Music, with their brooding melodies, primal drums, storytelling, and distorted screams. The electronic-hybrid band consists of Mary Clare Clemons (Mars Atlas) on vocals, writing and production, Colton Jones on production and co-writing, and Isaiah Gutierrez on live drums.
Singer, Mars, wrote and performed hit song “Still Here” for the 2024 League of Legends Season Cinematic, which topped global streaming charts, broke the record for the most-watched League of Legends video in the first 24 hours, and amassed over 100 million views in just five days. Mars has written for multiple notable games in the industry, and has accumulated over 250 million streams across various projects.
Heavily influenced by video game scores and artists like Phantogram, Grimes, AURORA, Linkin Park, and Deftones, the group is forging a distinctive sound of their own. They are becoming known for their stunning light shows and live concert experience. They are currently finishing their first EP, as well as a comic book, and other immersive experiences for their fans to explore.”
Tiffany Aris
Tiffany Aris storms onto the music scene as a talented newcomer, igniting stages with her raw talent and magnetic presence. With a voice that defies genres and lyrics that strike a chord, she’s set to dazzle audiences worldwide. Already as a child she spent a lot of time in the studio and took part in many music projects, now she is signed to Budde Music Publishing and can live from her music career.
Originating from Hamburg, Germany, Tiffany Aris emerges as a captivating voice, seamlessly intertwining her personal battles with anxiety, love, and heartache into her music. She challenges stereotypes surrounding women and dedicates attention to important topics, such as mental health. Infusing her pop melodies with electronic nuances, delivered in English, Tiffany’s music is reminiscent of artists such as Dagny and Zara Larsson. Despite only stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist in 2022, Tiffany’s catchy songwriting has already shone in her collaborations with industry A-List artists such as Ofenbach, Alle Farben, Kelvin Jones and Norma Jean Martine. Within three years of her solo career, she has amassed over 20 million streams across streaming platforms, been featured on 15 NMF playlists on Spotify worldwide, and was included on the cover of Pop Brandneu. Additionally, her music has received almost 2500 plays on German radio, including rotation on stations such as NDR 2, 89.0 RTL, and NRJ.
Tiffany’s talent to connect with audiences worldwide and create songs for chart-topping artists highlights her significant influence and innovative approach in the music industry. In early 2024, her partnership with one of the most successful internet games, League of Legends, resulted in her music being featured in the game and the official trailer, which trended #1 on YouTube worldwide, amassing over 115 million views to date.
Linkin Park
LINKIN PARK emerged as an innovative musical force and are one of the best-selling artists of the last twenty years. Their RIAA Diamond-certified full-length debut, Hybrid Theory, stands out as the “best selling debut of the 21st century,” while landmark sophomore album Meteora bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 before going 8X-Platinum in the U.S. The band’s worldwide sales across the entire catalog eclipses 100 million, and among numerous accolades and honors, they have garnered 2 GRAMMY® Awards, 5 American Music Awards, 4 MTV VMA Awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards and 3 World Music Awards. Selling out stadiums worldwide, they’ve headlined the largest festivals globally and also remain the first and only Western rock band to play a five-stadium tour in China. 2017’s One More Light marked their fifth #1 debut on the Billboard 200. In 2020, the band celebrated their groundbreaking debut album, Hybrid Theory, by releasing a comprehensive 20th anniversary edition super deluxe box set which features their RIAA Diamond-certified single “In The End.” In 2023, the band released Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition, which topped the charts and featured the newly-uncovered song “Lost.” The emotionally charged single was originally recorded during sessions for their second studio album Meteora (2003), and soon after its 2023 release, “Lost” hit #1 at both Alternative and Rock radio. 2024 marked the release of their first greatest hits package Papercuts, featuring vault track “Friendly Fire” that similarly topped both the Alternative and Rock charts. On September 5, the band made a triumphant return to the top of the charts with “The Emptiness Machine,” and will release their 8th studio album From Zero on November 15. LINKIN PARK have always prioritized charity and goodwill in an effort to make the world a better place, helping to raise millions over the years for victims of natural disasters. Today, LINKIN PARK’s imprint on music and culture continues to expand and magnify.
