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Star-studded FireAid benefit concerts for Los Angeles raise $100 million in one night

Star-studded FireAid benefit concerts for Los Angeles raise $100 million in one night

The event generated funds through ticket and merchandise sales, viewer donations, and sponsorships.
05 Feb, 2025

According to estimates from organisers on Tuesday, the star-studded FireAid benefit concerts brought in more than $100 million for immediate relief efforts and long-term needs in Los Angeles.

More than 50 million viewers watched the shows across 28 streaming platforms, they said. The concerts on Thursday were held at two arenas in nearby Inglewood. They featured more than 30 artists including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Green Day, Joni Mitchell, Lady Gaga and Stevie Nicks.

Funds were raised from viewer donations, sponsorships and ticket and merchandise sales.

In early January, fast-moving wildfires killed 29 people and destroyed large sections of the Altadena and Pacific Palisades neighbourhoods in Los Angeles, displacing tens of thousands of people.

FireAid is still accepting online donations, organisers said. A committee of philanthropic leaders will decide how to administer the funds to address short-term relief efforts and long-term needs.

Organisers of the Grammys also appealed for donations during the music industry awards show. They said $9 million was raised during Sunday’s telecast of the Grammys, part of more than $24 million in giving over the weekend through events hosted by the Recording Academy and its charitable arm, MusiCares.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Feb 05, 2025 12:46pm
Good work.
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