Who Is Playing And How To Watch FireAid

The FireAid concert, spearheaded by Irving Azoff, will take place on January 30, 2025, across two major venues in Los Angeles—the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum—to support wildfire relief efforts. The event boasts an all-star lineup featuring Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Tate McRae performing at the Intuit Dome, while Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes will take the stage at the Kia Forum. The concert will be streamed across over 25 platforms, and with sponsorships and donations already exceeding $60 million, it is set to be one of the most impactful charity events in recent history, and it deserves a slew of facts you need to know about the concerts.

30 Key Facts You Need To Know

  1. FireAid was conceived just three days after the catastrophic L.A. wildfires began on January 7, 2025 and quickly expanded into a massive two-venue benefit concert.
  2. The concert will be held simultaneously at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum on January 30, 2025.
  3. 100% of ticket sales and donations will go to wildfire recovery and prevention efforts, with all venue and ticketing fees waived.
  4. Irving Azoff, his family, Live Nation, and AEG are the key organizers behind FireAid.
  5. The first artist to confirm was Rod Stewart, followed closely by Stevie Nicks.
  6. The event is expected to raise north of $50 million from ticket sales and sponsorships, with additional donations pushing the total much higher.
  7. The Eagles, unable to perform, donated $2.5 million to kickstart the fundraising efforts.
  8. The Ballmers (Steve and Connie) will match viewer donations dollar for dollar, significantly boosting fundraising potential.
  9. FireAid has nearly 40 corporate sponsors, including American Express, Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, and AT&T.
  10. Major streaming platforms like YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and TikTok will air the event live.
  11. The concert aims to capture the ‘spirit of L.A.’ rather than being a somber event, focusing on music, joy, and rebuilding efforts.
  12. Performances will be staggered between venues, with a 90-minute lead-in from the Kia Forum before Intuit Dome starts.
  13. Some acts will use a house band, while others will bring their full touring setup.
  14. Lil Baby and Anderson .Paak are among the notable hip-hop performers, though Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre were unable to participate due to the Super Bowl.
  15. FireAid organizers originally considered only Intuit Dome but added Kia Forum due to overwhelming artist participation.
  16. Joel Gallen is producing the show for streaming and broadcast, facing significant logistical challenges.
  17. Sponsorship deals were so high in demand that all suites and sponsorship opportunities were sold out weeks in advance.
  18. More than 2,500 first responders and wildfire victims will receive free tickets to the concert.
  19. The event will feature several surprise collaborations and guest appearances.
  20. AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas will screen the concert live across select locations.
  21. Rod Stewart and his band are flying in from England to participate, underscoring his deep ties to California.
  22. The idea for FireAid started when Shelli Azoff called Clippers CEO Gillian Zucker, who immediately offered the Intuit Dome as a venue.
  23. Live Nation and its CEO Michael Rapino are deeply involved in organizing and fundraising for the event.
  24. The concert was strategically scheduled to avoid Super Bowl week and Grammy weekend complications.
  25. Sponsors like DirectTV and Starbucks have made significant direct donations to the cause.
  26. A modern ‘digital telethon’ model is being used to encourage real-time text donations.
  27. FireAid will include segments featuring survivor stories and firefighter footage to highlight the event’s purpose.
  28. Each artist will perform 2-4 songs, with a five-and-a-half-hour runtime currently projected.
  29. Despite comparisons to the Grammys, Azoff insists that FireAid is ‘not in competition’ with the awards show.
  30. All ticket sales and corporate contributions have already surpassed $60 million, making this one of the largest single-night music benefit events ever.