You know change is in the air when a Presidential inauguration is accompanied by performances from The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Elvis Costello and Blaqstarr. On 20 January, America will enjoy an almighty street party when Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.

Of course, none of the above artists are actually playing at the ceremony, but they’ll be stirring up the festive mood around town. The Beasties are headlining a concert called ‘Hey, America Feels Kinda Cool Again’, alongside that other hellraiser Sheryl Crow (woo, yeah!). Not a band used to celebrating political achievement, Anti-Flag will be doing their version of an inaugural ball in DC with Darkest Hour and United Nations, while Blaqstarr and Scottie B do their thing downtown.

The Big Kahuna, though, will be at Lincoln Memorial and broadcast by HBO. The guest-list includes Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and other not-insignificant players. Mr Obama, it appears you have some fans.