FireAid Benefit Concert: Stars Unite for LA Wildfire Relief, Honoring Grateful Dead's Legacy

January 20, 2025
FireAid Benefit Concert: Stars Unite for LA Wildfire Relief, Honoring Grateful Dead's Legacy
  • The Grateful Dead will be honored as MusiCares' 2025 Persons of the Year during the gala, which will include a posthumous tribute to founding members Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh.

  • This award recognizes the band's significant musical contributions as well as their philanthropic efforts and activism.

  • Andy Cohen, a well-known fan of the Grateful Dead, will serve as the emcee for the event, which will also feature Bruce Hornsby.

  • FireAid is an upcoming benefit concert featuring a star-studded lineup, including Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, aimed at supporting wildfire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area.

  • The concert will take place at two venues, the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, starting at 6 p.m. PT on January 31, 2025.

  • In response to the devastating wildfires that have resulted in 27 fatalities and destroyed over 12,000 structures, celebrities and organizations have pledged millions for relief, including a $2.5 million donation from Beyoncé's BeyGOOD foundation.

  • The Recording Academy and MusiCares have also launched a relief effort, contributing $1 million and distributing $2 million in emergency aid thus far.

  • The concert is produced by the Azoff family, Shelli, and Irving, in partnership with Live Nation and AEG Presents, with Joel Gallen as the executive producer.

  • Performers at the Kia Forum will include No Doubt, Pink, Alanis Morissette, Green Day, and Joni Mitchell, among others.

  • No Doubt will reunite for this event, marking their first performance together in a decade.

  • An official announcement regarding additional event details and artist lineups will be made soon.

  • Tickets for the concert will go on sale starting January 22, 2025, at noon PT via Ticketmaster, with further details about the lineup to be revealed.

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