Area4Labs Launches AI Platform to Track Hurricane Relief Concerts Nationwide
Area4Labs has launched Hearby Cares, an AI-powered platform that maps and tracks hurricane relief benefit concerts across the United States. The initiative specifically focuses on areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
United States concert location map
The platform has identified over 100 benefit shows ranging from intimate venues to major stadiums holding 70,000+ attendees. Using their existing venue and event database, Area4Labs developed specialized data collection methods to track these charitable events.
Key features of Hearby Cares include:
- Comprehensive benefit show listings
- Interactive location mapping
- Real-time event updates
- Venue capacity information
Notable relief contributions include:
- Morgan Wallen: $500,000 to Red Cross
- Dolly Parton: $1 million to recovery efforts
- Luke Combs and Eric Church: Led 'Concert for Carolina' raising $24.5 million
The Area4Labs team, comprised of musicians and music enthusiasts, created this initiative to support affected communities, particularly focusing on the Appalachian music scene from North Carolina through Tennessee. The platform aims to maximize awareness and attendance at these fundraising events while helping communities recover from natural disasters.