An upcoming FireAid concert will feature an all-star lineup to raise further support
The Eagles have donated $2.5 million to FireAid, a newly announced benefit concert to support those affected by the Southern California wildfires. FireAid, an evening of music and solidarity, will take place on Thursday, January 30th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with performers and ticket information forthcoming.
It’s unclear if the band will perform at the event, but FireAid is being produced by Eagles manager Irving Azoff, his wife Shelli, Live Nation, and AEG Presents. TMZ reports that all performers will be Los Angeles-based and that over 50 acts have reached out to producers in hopes of participating. As of now, only 24 slots are available. The publication also states the event is growing rapidly and may also be held at the nearby Kia Forum, although further details are expected any day.
Proceeds from the FireAid concert will go towards a 501(c)(3) created to focus on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families, and advancing fire prevention technologies and strategies to ensure LA is better prepared for fire emergencies.
Tens of thousands of acres have burned throughout the Los Angeles area since last Tuesday, January 7th after hurricane-force winds blew through the area, causing multiple fires. At least 44 people were arrested this week after being caught near the current fire zones and 24 people have been confirmed dead.
Numerous fires have popped up throughout the region with The Palisades Fire being the most destructive after scorching over 23,000 acres and destroying at least 10,000 structures in the celebrity-filled Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica Mountains, according to KTLA. Further east, The Eaton Fire has destroyed 14,000 acres and 7,000 structures in Altadena and Pasadena.
Several musicians have lost their homes in the blazes, including Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, Primus guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, and producer Bob Clearmountain.
Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals last week, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised and pledged more than $2 million in emergency aid to music people affected by the wildfires.
The Recording Academy has confirmed that the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on CBS will carry a renewed sense of purpose by raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours. To generate maximum support not only for members of the music community but also for all those affected by the crisis in Los Angeles and the city at large, many events that traditionally make up Grammy Week have been canceled or repurposed.
Additional industry assistance will come from The Recording Academy’s MusiCares as it hosts an all-star Charity Relief Auction on Sunday, February 2nd at its Santa Monica headquarters and online via Julien’s Auctions. This annual event, held in conjunction with the MusiCares Persons of the Year celebration, raises essential funds that help music professionals recover from crises, including the unprecedented challenges posed by the recent wildfires in Greater Los Angeles. More than 60 exclusive, one-of-a-kind items given by the world’s greatest music and pop culture icons of our time will be auctioned, including instruments, stage-worn wardrobe, personal items, signed memorabilia, and more.
Discogs’ sales revenue from Friday, January 17th will be donated directly to MusiCares. Every record purchased on Friday through the popular collector website will generate funds that will be shared with LA’s music community.
Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation has pledged $500,000 to the cause, while Warner Music, ASCAP, Sony Music, Amazon Music, and Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation contributing.
