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FireAid Has Raised More Than $100 Million So Far to Help With L.A. Wildfire Relief
The two FireAid concerts last month are expected to raise more than $100 million to help with relief efforts following the devastating L.A. wildfires.
The release noted that the shows drew more than 50 million viewers across 28 streaming platforms for moving performances from more than 30 artists, including Green Day with Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Stevie Wonder, Lil Baby, Tate McRae, Sting, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak with Dr. Dre and Sheila E, Dawes, John Mayer, a Nirvana reunion, Joni Mitchell, a reunited No Doubt, P!nk and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among many others. “The estimated amount raised includes ticket sales for both venues, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and donations from the public including generous private gifts from the Azoff family, the Eagles, Andrew Hauptman and Ellen Bronfman Hauptman, and U2,” read the release, which noted that operating costs for the six-hour benefits were offset by the NBA’s L.A. Clippers, with billionaire Steve Ballmer and wife Connie matching every pledge made during the broadcast and VOD viewing and Live Nation serving as the production partner. The money will go to support the L.A. region’s immediate needs, long-term recovery and forward-spinning initiatives to help prevent such large-scale fires in the future following what experts say could be the most destructive blazes in the city’s history.
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