Olivia Rodrigo has been confirmed to join the upcoming FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles later this month.
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The event was first announced earlier this month in support of the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires and will take place on January 30 at the Intuit Dome and the KIA Forum – the first wave of names were confirmed for the shows last week.
Among the biggest names on the bill so far are Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Katy Perry, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Gracie Abrams and Green Day, with more acts due to be announced in the coming days. Tickets go on sale on January 22 and you can get yours via Ticketmaster and make donations here.
Last night (January 19), the event – co-organised by AEG Presents – took to social media to announce Olivia Rodrigo has the newest addition to the performance roster on January 30.
The concert will take place concurrently across two venues: the KIA Forum and the Intuit Dome. A confirmed line-up for each venue has yet to be announced.
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Additionally, Rolling Stone has reported that it has confirmed the addition of Mexican singer-rapper Peso Pluma at the FireAid concerts, though the event has yet to announce his participation.
Olivia Rodrigo’s participation in the benefit concert comes after it was confirmed that No Doubt would be reuniting at the upcoming concert. Previously, FireAid had announced Gwen Stefani as a solo performer.
Many musicians have stepped up to help out the affected communities in the aftermath of the fires. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD foundation have donated $2.5million to help to relief efforts for the Los Angeles wildfires. Paris Hilton also launched a fund for families displaced by the fires, pledging $100,000 and promised to match up to $100,000 in donations. Dave Grohl also spent his birthday making meals for families that had been effected.
American-Mexican band Fuerza Regida have rented out an entire hotel for a week to shelter 50 families fleeing the wildfires.
Charli XCX called for brands gifting her clothes to “give [them] to people who really truly need it.” She then shared details of a clothing drive organised by stylist Lana Jay Lackey, urging others to join her in donating.
Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and more have reacted to the “heart-wrenching” devastation caused by the wildfires, sharing resource links for those in need of help.
Members of the LA music community have also spoken to NME about being hit hard, with a number of venues, studios and artists being affected by the blaze.
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