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Apple's 50th: Mumford & Sons in London, Illuminated Artwork in Sydney

Apple continues to celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary by hosting events around the world, with the latest two held in the UK and Australia today.

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Outside of its UK headquarters at the former Battersea Power Station in London, Apple hosted British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons for an under-the-radar performance that was open to the public. Apple invited MacRumors reporter Hartley Charlton to the event, which included a private reception for media personnel.

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Over in Australia, Apple showcased digital artwork on the Sydney Opera House's eastern sails. The artwork was created in the Procreate app on the iPad by a group of 10 emerging Australian artists. Through free Today at Apple sessions, the public also had the opportunity to create and submit artwork for potential illumination.

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If you missed tonight's exhibition, Apple said additional artwork from both commissioned artists and public submissions will be curated and projected onto the Opera House's eastern sails on March 26 and March 27 at 8 p.m. local time.

Apple has hosted celebrations in many other countries, including the United States, France, China, South Korea, and Thailand, with more to follow this week in Canada, Japan, India, and Mexico. Apple turns 50 on April 1.

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Top Rated Comments

3 hours ago at 02:50 pm
This would be a really good time to cap off the festivities with a retirement party for Tim Cook, just saying…
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3 hours ago at 02:43 pm
Finally, some decent music!
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2 hours ago at 03:38 pm
I called this and tried to tip people off without upsetting Macrumors.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-with-elaborate-party-at-apple-park.2479719/post-34503076

This was a terribly kept secret, despite all of Apple's attempt to keep this hush hush wink wink for the influencers who probably never paid for a Apple product out of their own pocket.
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ikramerica Avatar
2 hours ago at 03:36 pm

This band is exactly what a 50 year old would think is cool.
Sounds like generic music from 50 years ago. Not disco though. Thankfully.
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3 hours ago at 03:04 pm
This band is exactly what a 50 year old would think is cool.
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