As the cleanup from the Los Angeles wildfires continues, Hollwyood is organizing more and more fundraising efforts to assist residents who lost their homes. The biggest news today was the announcement of the FireAid concert lineup that will take place on Thursday, January 30. Confirmed performers include Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Green Day, Lil Baby, P!NK, and Stevie Nicks.
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The event will be held simultaneously at both Intuit Dome and The Forum. The other confirmed performers are Sting, Tate McRae, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani, Joni Mitchell, and Gracie Abrams. The event is being produced by both Live Nation and AEG Presents. Tickets go on sale January 22nd at noon PT. The concert will begin at 6 PM PT.
The organization notes, “Contributions made to FireAid in connection with the FireAid benefit concert and other direct donations will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation and will be distributed for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in our community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact.”
The concert will be simulcast on several platforms including in select AMC Theatres, Apple Music and the Apple TV App, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudom, Paramount+, Prime Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, Spotify, SoundCloud, Veeps, and YouTube.
Additionally, the SoCal FIRE FUND has begun its own fundraising by asking the public to support relief efforts with its Charitybuzz campaign. There are both sweepstakes and auction options with sweepstakes starting at $10 per entry, experiences include:
*Additionally, Lunch with actress Julia Roberts
*Meet and greet with actresses Ashley Park and Lily Collins
*Set visit to Bravo’s WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE and meet and greet with host Andy Cohen
*Vegas VIP experience with The Chainsmokers
Auction items include:
- Set visit to Apple TV+’s SUGAR starring Colin Farrell
- Two tickets to the season finale taping of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE and onset photo opportunities
- Set visit to Hulu’s ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
- Two tickets to a taping of DANCING WITH THE STARS
- Two tickets to the premiere of WHITE LOTUS in Los Angeles and meet and greet with the cast
- Two tickets to the premiere of JURRASSIC WORLD REBIRTH and afterparty in Los Angeles including flights and hotel stay
- A round of golf for two with NBA legend and coach Doc Rivers and producer, writer, and actor, Larry David at the Bel-Air or Riviera Country Club
100% of the proceeds from the sweepstakes and auctions will benefit the SoCal FIRE FUND.
