NEW YORK (AP) — Two main fires in and round Los Angeles are burning for a 3rd week, destroying greater than 14,000 constructions and displacing tens of hundreds.
Within the midst of the devastation, aid efforts proceed throughout communities and industries — with musicians rallying to a number of causes, notably the FireAid profit live performance.
Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Peso Pluma, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Anderson .Paak — and quintessentially Californian acts just like the lately reunited No Doubt and the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers — are only a few of the 28 artists getting collectively to lift cash for the one-night solely profit live performance deliberate for Jan. thirtieth in two Los Angeles sports activities venues.
Possibly you have heard of FireAid. If you have not — properly, that is about to vary. This is all the things it is advisable to know concerning the quickly increasing profit live performance.
What’s FireAid?
FireAid is a star-studded profit live performance organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire aid. It’s being produced by Shelli, Irving, and the Azoff household with Dwell Nation and AEG Presents.
FireAid proceeds will “be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters,” according to a press release. “All proceeds from the FireAid benefit concert at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will go directly to the event’s designated beneficiaries.”
When and the place will FireAid happen?
FireAid will take over two Inglewood, California venues on Jan. thirtieth: the Kia Discussion board beginning at 6:00pm PST and the Intuit Dome beginning at 7:30pm PST.
Who’s acting at FireAid?
Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Girl Gaga, Lil Child, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Surprise, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fireplace will carry out on the Intuit Dome.
Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, Inexperienced Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, the Black Crowes, Dave Matthews and John Mayer will carry out on the Kia Discussion board.
Matthews and Mayer will carry out stay collectively for the primary time.
Can I stream FireAid?
Sure. Will probably be broadcast and streamed stay on Apple Music, Apple TV+, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Prime Video, the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, Spotify, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube. It would even be proven at choose AMC Theatre places within the U.S.
The place can I get tickets to FireAid?
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday at 12 pm PST through Ticketmaster. They begin at $99. Each venues and Ticketmaster have waived the charges for the occasion to make sure all gross sales profit FireAid aid efforts.
Will ticketholders get to attend each live shows?
No. Nevertheless, Intuit Dome attendees will get to observe the Kia Discussion board performances on screens contained in the venue earlier than their occasion begins. Kia Discussion board attendees will get to do the identical after their performances conclude.
What are among the different methods the music business has responded to the fires?
Because the wildfires began, celebrities and leisure organizations have pledged thousands and thousands to assist those that have been displaced or misplaced their properties, together with a $2.5 million contribution from Beyoncé to a newly launched LA Fireplace Aid Fund created by her charitable basis, BeyGOOD. Not too long ago, The Weeknd donated $1 million to the LAFD Basis, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Aid Fund, and LA Regional Meals Financial institution.
The Recording Academy and MusiCares additionally launched the Los Angeles Fireplace Aid Effort with a $1 million donation. Because of extra contributions, they’ve already distributed $2 million in emergency support.
