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| FireAid concert: Who's performing and how to watch | FireAid concert: Who's performing and how to watch |
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| Olivia Rodrigo is among the artists taking part in the show | Olivia Rodrigo is among the artists taking part in the show |
| A star-studded line-up is set to take over two venues in Los Angeles on Thursday for a benefit concert to help the area recover from two of the largest fires in its history. | A star-studded line-up is set to take over two venues in Los Angeles on Thursday for a benefit concert to help the area recover from two of the largest fires in its history. |
| More than 20 artists from various genres are on the line up for the FireAid benefit show, which is happening at two large venues in the city simultaneously. | More than 20 artists from various genres are on the line up for the FireAid benefit show, which is happening at two large venues in the city simultaneously. |
| Among those set to preform are Sting, P!nk, Lil Baby, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga and Earth Wind & Fire. The lineup also includes multiple acts who were born in the LA area, including Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt. | Among those set to preform are Sting, P!nk, Lil Baby, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga and Earth Wind & Fire. The lineup also includes multiple acts who were born in the LA area, including Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt. |
| Proceeds from the concert and donations during the show will go toward rebuilding communities and preventing future fires in the region. | Proceeds from the concert and donations during the show will go toward rebuilding communities and preventing future fires in the region. |
| About 30 people died and more than 10,000 homes and businesses were destroyed in the fast-spreading, destructive fires that broke out in early January. | About 30 people died and more than 10,000 homes and businesses were destroyed in the fast-spreading, destructive fires that broke out in early January. |
| Who is performing at FireAid? | |
| The shows are taking place at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome on Thursday evening, two large arenas about a mile apart. The shows will start about an hour and half apart and reportedly include two to four songs from each artist. | The shows are taking place at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome on Thursday evening, two large arenas about a mile apart. The shows will start about an hour and half apart and reportedly include two to four songs from each artist. |
| At Intuit Dome, those preforming include: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fire. | At Intuit Dome, those preforming include: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fire. |
| At the Kia Forum, those preforming include: Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, the Black Crowes, and John Mayer. | At the Kia Forum, those preforming include: Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, the Black Crowes, and John Mayer. |
| Dave Matthews was also supposed to perform at the second show, but pulled out on Wednesday night, due to a "critical illness in the family". | Dave Matthews was also supposed to perform at the second show, but pulled out on Wednesday night, due to a "critical illness in the family". |
| Organisers say performances will be staggered, and shown on large screens at both arenas so there's no down time between acts. | Organisers say performances will be staggered, and shown on large screens at both arenas so there's no down time between acts. |
| The shows are also expected to feature special guests and have an emphasis on those who have been impacted by the fires and the first responders who helped douse the infernos. | The shows are also expected to feature special guests and have an emphasis on those who have been impacted by the fires and the first responders who helped douse the infernos. |
| Can I watch the show at home? | Can I watch the show at home? |
| Yes. While those inside the two arenas will get to watch the show live, those of us at home will have a number of ways to watch. | Yes. While those inside the two arenas will get to watch the show live, those of us at home will have a number of ways to watch. |
| Organisers say it will be streamed for free on a range of platforms including: Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Facebook, Instagram, Max, Netflix, Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock, NBC News Now, YouTube and KTLA. | Organisers say it will be streamed for free on a range of platforms including: Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Facebook, Instagram, Max, Netflix, Tudum, Paramount+, Peacock, NBC News Now, YouTube and KTLA. |
| The concert will also be shown in select AMC and Regal theatres across the US. | The concert will also be shown in select AMC and Regal theatres across the US. |
| The music kicks off at 18:00 in LA (21:00 in New York, 02:00 Friday in the UK). | The music kicks off at 18:00 in LA (21:00 in New York, 02:00 Friday in the UK). |
| How can you help LA fire victims? | How can you help LA fire victims? |
| Viewers will be able to donate money to relief efforts during the show, either by text message or by visiting FireAidLA.org, external. | Viewers will be able to donate money to relief efforts during the show, either by text message or by visiting FireAidLA.org, external. |
| Donations will be overseen by the Annenberg Foundation, focusing on both short-term relief efforts and long-term fire prevention projects. | Donations will be overseen by the Annenberg Foundation, focusing on both short-term relief efforts and long-term fire prevention projects. |
| Additionally, Connie and Steve Ballmer - who own the LA Clippers basketball team, as well as the Intuit Dome and Forum - will match all donations made during the broadcast. | Additionally, Connie and Steve Ballmer - who own the LA Clippers basketball team, as well as the Intuit Dome and Forum - will match all donations made during the broadcast. |
| The Palisades and Eaton fires became the largest fires ever seen in the LA area earlier this month. Both erupted on 7 January as the region saw a strong wind event, making the small blazes in brushy, mountainous areas hard to contain. | The Palisades and Eaton fires became the largest fires ever seen in the LA area earlier this month. Both erupted on 7 January as the region saw a strong wind event, making the small blazes in brushy, mountainous areas hard to contain. |
| Embers travelled miles, igniting whole communities and levelling neighbourhoods. | Embers travelled miles, igniting whole communities and levelling neighbourhoods. |
| Nearly 7,000 structures were levelled in the Palisades fire in northwest LA. Another 9,400 were destroyed in the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. The fires also claimed a number of victims.. | Nearly 7,000 structures were levelled in the Palisades fire in northwest LA. Another 9,400 were destroyed in the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. The fires also claimed a number of victims.. |