FireAid Benefit Concert Draws Mega Stars, Ballmers Double All Donations for LA Wildfire Relief
A star-studded FireAid benefit concert brought together over two dozen legendary performers across two Los Angeles venues to support wildfire victims, with Steve and Connie Ballmer matching all donations dollar-for-dollar.
The event was split between the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, featuring an impressive lineup including Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Nirvana, Lady Gaga, and a reunion of Stills/Nash. Contemporary artists primarily performed at the Intuit Dome, while classic rock acts took the stage at the Kia Forum.
Billie Eilish and Finneas on stage
Notable performances included Billie Eilish with her brother Finneas, a Nirvana reunion featuring Dave Grohl and his daughter Violet, with guest appearances from Kim Gordon, St. Vincent, and Joan Jett. Stephen Stills and Graham Nash reunited for the first time in a decade, while Joni Mitchell delivered an emotional performance.
Jelly Roll performing with microphone
The event also featured powerful testimonials from wildfire victims, including Billy Crystal sharing his experience of losing his Palisades home and a teacher's account of losing her Altadena house she had saved 20 years to purchase.
Stevie Nicks performing onstage
The concert attracted numerous celebrities, including Gayle King, Jessica Alba, Julianne Hough, John Boyega, Storm Reid, and Alex Wolff, making it a landmark event for Los Angeles's recovery efforts.
Stevie Wonder singing at concert
While final donation totals are pending, the Ballmers' dollar-for-dollar matching guarantee ensures substantial support for wildfire relief efforts.
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