Music moguls Shelli and Irving Azoff have announced FireAid, a landmark benefit concert set to take place on January 30 at the newly opened Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, per variety.com. The event aims to raise funds for the victims of the devastating Southern California wildfires that have left more than 200,000 people displaced and claimed 16 lives since January 6th.
The timing of the concert, just days before the Grammy Awards, suggests a potentially star-studded lineup, though specific performers have yet to be announced. The event represents a rare collaboration between industry giants Live Nation and AEG Presents, highlighting the gravity of the situation that has caused an estimated $135 billion in damages.
“This is more than just a concert – it’s a beacon of hope for our community,” said Irving Azoff in the announcement. All proceeds will benefit a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families and investing in fire prevention technologies.
The announcement comes amid an unprecedented wave of corporate and celebrity support for wildfire relief efforts. Disney has pledged $15 million to various relief organizations, while numerous celebrities, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Paris Hilton, have made substantial donations. The crisis has directly impacted the entertainment community, with several high-profile figures, including Mark Hamill and Billy Crystal, losing their homes to the fires.
FireAid organisers have promised more details about tickets and performers in the coming days, but the event is already being hailed as potentially one of the largest charitable gatherings in recent Los Angeles history. With over 12,000 structures destroyed and thousands of families displaced, the concert represents a crucial step in the long journey toward recovery for Southern California.
For more information about tickets and performers as they’re announced, interested parties are directed to visit intuitdome.com/fireaidrelief.
