Music lineup for Pharrell’s Mighty Dream Forum announced; racing star Lewis Hamilton, comedian Hannibal Buress to speak

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Pharrell Williams is bringing Formula One racing star Lewis Hamilton and comedian Hannibal Buress to Norfolk next month.

The two stars, along with business leaders and musical acts, will be part of Williams’ Mighty Dream Forum, a three-day business and music conference slated for Nov. 1-3.

Festival organizers also announced several more music acts for the event, including hip hop artist Saba, DJ Joe Kay and Canadian electronic music producer Kaytranada. A concert by bass guitarist Thundercat previously was announced.

Hamilton is one of the most successful Formula One drivers, with a record-tying seven world championships and the most wins and podium finishes. He’s spoken out against racism in the sport and worked with the United Nations Children’s Fund on child hunger issues.

Buress, in addition to his stand-up comedy, is known for his appearances on the Comedy Central show “Broad City” and the Cartoon Network’s “The Eric Andre Show.”

The event, touted by Williams’ team as more of a business forum than a sequel to the Something in the Water music festival, also will include leaders from companies and organizations such as Black Rock, NASA, Google, H&M and Goldman Sachs.

More speakers and music acts are expected to be added before the event.

For more information on the conference, visit mightydreamforum.com.

Trevor Metcalfe, 757-222-5345, trevor.metcalfe@pilotonline.com

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