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How To Watch The FireAid Benefit Concert In Australia

The concert, featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and more, will be streaming worldwide
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Some of the worldโ€™s biggest stars are about to take the stage for FireAid โ€“ a history-making benefit concert organised to raise funds for fire relief in the Los Angeles area. The hotly contended tickets may have sold out, but viewers will still be able to take part in the event with streaming platforms coming together to showcase the star-studded performances around the world, including in Australia.

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For those who might have missed the memo on whatโ€™s about to unfold, hereโ€™s a quick explainer on how FireAid came to be, whoโ€™s set to perform and how you can watch the concerts live (yes there are two) right here in Australia.

Who Is Performing At FireAid?

Billie Eilish FireAid LA benefit concert where to watch
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Planning for the concert began just three days after the catastrophic fires first began sweeping through LA, when Shelli Azoff and his family decided to hold a fundraiser for wildfire relief.

Within days, the idea, spurred on by the cooperation of concert promoters Live Nation and AEG Presents, had garnered so much traction that a second venue had to be secured to hold the sheer number of artists whoโ€™d volunteered to take part.

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British icon Rod Stewart was reportedly the first to sign on, followed by Fleetwood Macโ€™s Stevie Nicks.

Immediately following their announcement, dozens of artists answered the call to take part in what is set to be a history making event.

Playing in the Inuit Dome will be:

  • Billie Eilish
  • Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Gracie Abrams
  • Jelly Roll
  • Katy Perry
  • Lady Gaga
  • Lil Baby
  • Olivia Rodrigo
  • Peso Pluma
  • Rod Stewart
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Sting
  • Tate McRae

Playing in the Kia Forum will be:

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  • Alanis Morissette
  • Anderson Paak
  • Dawes
  • Graham Nash
  • Green Day
  • John Fogherty
  • Joni Mitchell
  • No Doubt
  • Pink
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Stephen Stills
  • Stevie Nicks
  • The Black Crowes

When Is The FireAid Concert & How Can I Watch In Australia?

The FireAid benefit concert will be streamed live in Australia from 1pm AEDT on Friday 31 January โ€“ which is 6pm in LA.

According to organisers, viewers around the world will be able to tune in to broadcasts being streamed across a range of platforms including:

How Will The Funds By Distributed?

Before the concert even began, the outpouring of support from artists, sponsors, event organisers and ticketsales, has culminated in over $60US million being raised.

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The funds will be distributed and dedicated to the rebuilding of communities that have been decimated by the recent LA wildfires and will include any funds already raised, as well as subsequent donations expected during the live event.

As per for the organiserโ€™s statement: โ€œContributions made to FireAid in connection with the FireAid benefit concert and other direct donations will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation and will be distributed for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in our community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact.โ€

Additionally, you can donate to FireAid directly from the website here.



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