{"id":136678,"date":"2026-03-31T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/26\/03\/31\/apple-at-50-paul-mccartney-sound-check-and-the-employee-gift-bag"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:00:20","slug":"apple-at-50-paul-mccartney-sound-check-and-the-employee-gift-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/31\/apple-at-50-paul-mccartney-sound-check-and-the-employee-gift-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple at 50: Paul McCartney sound check and the employee gift bag"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apple’s conclusion to its 50th anniversary celebration at Apple Park is confirmed to include a performance by Paul McCartney, as well as a small selection of employee gifts to mark the occasion. <\/p>\n

Apple has been holding a series<\/a> of events<\/a> around the world<\/a>, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The grand finale will take place at Apple Park on Wednesday<\/a>, while it will be a big party for Apple employees, some more details about the event have been unearthed. <\/p>\n

A photograph shared to Reddit by user u\/Live_Football2343 shows the soundcheck<\/a> for Wednesday’s performance within the rainbow arch at the middle of Apple Park. <\/p>\n

The shot does confirm something that was hinted at on Sunday about a “British Invasion” singer who Steve Jobs would’ve been happy to see. On large screens on either side of the stage, Sir Paul McCartney is shown playing an electric guitar during a sound check. <\/p>\n

Swag bag<\/h2>\n

Apple isn’t just going to hold a concert at its headquarters to mark the major company anniversary. It’s also going to give its employees some physical treats too. <\/p>\n

Images shared<\/a> by Mr. Macintosh on X on Tuesday shows the contents of a goody bag that will be provided to attendees. <\/p>\n

It’s a short list of items, including an Apple-branded t-shirt, complete with a scribbled Apple logo. It’s wrapped in a thin cardboard band, also branded with the Apple logo. <\/p>\n

There’s also an enamel pin, which is simply a number 50 springing upward with rainbow layers. The cardboard holder for the badge also shows the date April 1, 1976, as a reminder of when Apple’s journey began. <\/p>\n

A poster is also included, again using the scribbled Apple logo, as well as the text “50 Years of Thinking Different.” <\/p>\n

The contents of the gift bag are also confirmed by a photograph shared by long-time leaker @L0vetodream<\/a>. However, Apple may also provide some extra items to some of its more valued employees, aside from the gift bag itself. <\/p>\n

Employees are able to pick up their gifts on-site between March 31 and April 30. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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