Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga They are among the artists who will headline a benefit concert called FireAid later this month in an effort to help those affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
The the fires It started on January 7th and has destroyed thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, businesses and more in its path.
At least 25 people have died, more than a dozen others are still unaccounted for, and tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate amid the fires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds.
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Read on to learn more about the benefit concert.
When and where does FireAid take place?
The FireAid benefit concert will take place on Thursday, January 30th at 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
The event will be hosted by the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum.
Who is doing it at FireAid?
Billie Eilish and Finneas, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and P!nk are among the artists who will perform at FireAid.
Other acts will be Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Joni Mitchell, Lil Baby, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and Tate McRae.
Dave Matthews and John Mayer will also perform together for the first time.
According to a press release, artists, special guests and additional programming for each venue will be announced in the coming days.
How do I get FireAid tickets?
Tickets for FireAid go on sale Wednesday, January 22nd at noon PT via Ticketmaster.
How can I view FireAid?
If you can’t get FireAid tickets or aren’t in Los Angeles, you can stream the benefit concert live.
The event will be broadcast by AMC Theaters, Apple Music and Apple TV App, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudom, Paramount+, Prime Video and Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, Spotify, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube.
Where does the money raised by FireAid go, and how will it help the residents of LA?
Proceeds from the FireAid benefit concert will help those affected by the wildfires “to support efforts to rebuild fire-ravaged communities and prevent future wildfire disasters throughout Southern California,” according to a press release.
Tune in to “Good Morning America” on Friday, January 17th as ABC News and ABC-owned stations launch “SoCal Strong” (#SoCalStrong) coverage of the devastating wildfires in communities around Los Angeles. Coverage continues across ABC News programs and platforms.
