The line-up for FireAid, a benefit concert in support of victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, has been announced – check out the full performance bill below.
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Last week (January 7), Los Angeles was hit by five separate but concurrent wildfires that destroyed several neighbourhoods and forced the evacuation of over 150,000 residents. The destruction caused thousands of homes to be burned down, resulting in 27 confirmed deaths and 31 reported missing persons – though this number is slowly increasing.
Besides homes, businesses, schools and other spots across Los Angeles have also been destroyed.
Earlier this month, a benefit concert dubbed FireAid was announced and confirmed for January 30 at the Intuit Dome in LA. At the time, a line-up for the concert was not announced. Now, however, FireAid and AEG Presents have shared more information on the concert, revealing that it will take place in two venues instead of just one.
The concerts will take place at the Intuit Dome and KIA Forum, both in Los Angeles on January 30 at 6am local time. Tickets go on sale January 22 at noon PST – you will be able to get your tickets via Ticketmaster and make donations here.
Among those performing at the concerts are Billie Eilish and Finneas, Gracie Abrams, Earth, Wind & Fire, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart and more.
More acts are due to be announced for the concerts in the coming days, per FireAid, as will specific line-ups for each venue.
The current FireAid Benefit Concert line-up is:
Billie Eilish & Finneas
Dave Matthews & John Mayer
Earth, Wind & Fire
Gracie Abrams
Green Day
Gwen Stefani
Jelly Roll
Joni Mitchell
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Lil Baby
P!NK
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rod Stewart
Stephen Stills
Stevie Nicks
Sting
Tate McRae
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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.
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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.
Among those to lose their homes include the artists Jhené Aiko, Madlib, Diane Warren, Harry Mack, Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, Tim Darcy of the Canadian rock groups Cola and Ought, pop duo Brijean, 30 Seconds To Mars guitarist and musical director Stevie Aiello, and Beyoncé‘s mother Tina Knowles.
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