UK DJ Paul Geddes, of the duo Geddes & Gioia, has completed an impressive marathon performance to raise thousands in donations to support children impacted by cerebral palsy. From 5AM to 1AM the following morning, Geddes delivered 20 hours of nonstop music. Amid the pandemic, he had made a habit of hosting six-hour performances via …
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IDLES’ Jon Beavis announces charity run to support Rosa and Reclaim These Streets
IDLES‘ Jon Beavis has announced that he’s taking part in a charity run to support women’s organisations Rosa and Reclaim These Streets. Taking to social media this afternoon (March 28), the drummer said he will be running 100km to help fund grassroots women’s organisations following some of the events of recent weeks. “The last few weeks have …
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Jeff Tweedy to donate portion of songwriting royalties to local Chicago charity
Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy has revealed a portion of his royalties will be donated to local charity I Grow Chicago. Tweedy pledged five per cent of his royalties to social justice organisations following the global Black Lives Matter protests in June last year in response to the police killing of George Floyd. According to its website, …
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BTS join lineup of Grammys charity event Music On A Mission
K-pop juggernauts BTS have joined the lineup for Music On A Mission, an upcoming virtual concert and fundraiser by the Grammys’ MusiCares Foundation. The Recording Academy announced yesterday (March 1) that the South Korean boyband will feature a never-before-seen set at the upcoming charity event, which will “honour the resilience of the music community, which …
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Foo Fighters, Deadmau5, & More Booked For Rock-N-Relief Charity Live Stream
With communities and industries still struggling to cope with the immense economic impact of COVID-19, charity live streams, even in 2021, are still going on. The latest announced is Rock-N-Relief, curated by singer/songwriter Linda Perry, lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes. The live stream will benefit the CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) organization. …
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Enter Shikari team up with St Albans City FC for new charity t-shirt
Enter Shikari have teamed up with St Albans City FC to debut a new charity shirt that will raise funds for food banks across the UK. The latest collaboration comes after the St Albans band partnered with the National League South outfit to display their logo on their home kit for the 2020/21 season. The new shirt …
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Jack Garratt becomes ambassador for live music charity Stagehand
Jack Garratt has become an ambassador for the live music charity Stagehand and is set to raise awareness for the organisation in the coming months. The charity was founded in 1998 by the Production Services Association and provides financial support to members of the PSA, which encompasses all aspects of live music production. Garratt will …
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The Cure auction off signed guitar amp for charity
Charity auction manager Bid For Good has listed a guitar amp signed by The Cure on its eBay page. The Line 6 Spider V 120 amp was used by the band as part of their Sydney Opera House residency during 2019’s Vivid Festival. At the shows, the band celebrated the 30-year anniversary of ‘Disintegration’ by …
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Dillon Francis is Hosting a Madden 21 Charity Tournament Tonight
Dillion Francis is set to kickoff a massive charity Madden 21 tournament tonight. While we won’t get to see him pick up the sticks, he will be manning the decks for a special performance at the livestreamed event. Dubbed “The Chunky Million Meals Challenge,” the event brings together NFL and Madden pros for a showdown …
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Watch David Guetta Shower the Louvre in Lights in Breathtaking NYE Charity Performance
On New Year’s Eve, David Guetta took to Paris’ historic Musée du Louvre for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Part of his “United At Home” charity livestream series, Guetta made the year-ending third edition his biggest yet. Previous iterations of “United At Home” took place against jaw-dropping backdrops, including a breathtaking view of the New York skyline. However, …