Katy Perry, John Mayer, Lady Gaga.
Getty Images (3)The biggest names in music join forces for two FireAid benefit concerts support displaced people by recent and ongoing forest fires.
Katy Perry, John Mayer, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish And Gwen Stefani were among the A-Listers selected to perform at the next two shows, according to a press release. Other artists included will be Dave MatthewEarth, Wind and Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Tate McRae, Rod Stewart, Sting and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
These concerts will even be the first time Mayer, 47, and Matthews, 58, have performed together.
The benefit shows will take place at California’s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on Thursday, January 30. The show will also be released in select AMC theaters and online via Apple Music, Max, Netflix, YouTube and other streaming platforms.
Wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, devastating thousands of acres and forcing even more people to flee their homes. With relief efforts just beginning, some of Hollywood’s hottest stars are coming together to help those in need. The Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, which are burning simultaneously, are already […]
This one-night only event will raise funds to help rebuild communities devastated by the natural disaster and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
“Contributions made to FireAid will be distributed under the umbrella of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fires,” a press release states. “The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in our community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds to make the greatest impact. All proceeds from the FireAid benefit concert at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will go directly to the event’s designated beneficiaries, as the LA Clippers will cover millions in expenses associated with the event.
A series of wildfires broke out in Los Angeles earlier this month, devastating thousands of acres of property and killing more than 25 people. Additionally, thousands of celebrities left the city limits under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders.
Mario Tama/Getty Images Tens of thousands of people, including A-list celebrities, have been evacuated following the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, leading many to wonder how to help those in need . After a windstorm sparked bushfires on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, residents were forced to abandon their homes and businesses. […]
“It’s the most precious thing I own. It’s a file of photos of my father, covering his life as a baby, an educator, a husband and a father. This is the only evidence of his life that will exist over time,” Mayer wrote via Instagram on January 9. “These are the ‘documents’ you read about people being taken home. When you hear someone say they lost everything in a fire, that’s pretty much it, if not everything. Those who say everything will be fine still have their files and albums. Those who are inconsolable have lost them. Second only to the immeasurable loss of life is the loss of proof of life.
He added: “I don’t practice prayer but tonight I will say one for all those who no longer have these items. It’s not about art and collectibles. These are the photos, letters, class rings, glasses and objects that we keep to remind us that those we loved were there. May those who have lost so much find some semblance of hope and support from family and friends. Stay safe, take care of yourself and others, and trust that humanity and all that it entails, although sometimes difficult to see, is alive and well. It’s truly devastating.
Regarding the benefit concert, Mayer wrote in an Instagram note that it was “an honor” to be included in the lineup.
“It is an honor to be able to help such an important cause as rebuilding the lives and communities devastated by the wildfires,” he wrote Thursday.
The FireAid Benefit Concert begins Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. PT and will be simulcast on multiple streaming platforms. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 22 at 12 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster.
Check the LAFD website for local forest fire alerts and Click here for resources on how to help those affected.
