FireAid poised to join history of impactful benefit concerts
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The music industry is coming together for disaster relief, once again.
The music industry is coming together for disaster relief, once again. Recording artists Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Pink, Dave Matthews and more are scheduled to participate in the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday to raise money for those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Viewers around the world will be able to watch, stream and make contributions to FireAid on platforms including Apple Music, Apple TV, Max, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Prime Video and more, beginning at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 30. The concert will also be broadcast on 860 iHeartRadio radio stations. It’s the latest example of a star-powered show that have historically found success raising money for people in need. Here are a some other memorable benefits from the past: Back in 1985, musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized a benefit concert to both raise money for and draw attention to a famine in Ethopia.
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