Sting and Olivia were two of many stars who performed at FireAid’s benefit concert last night, helping to raise money for the Southern Californian communities devastated by recent wildfires, and to raise funds for future efforts to prevent similar fires in the future.
The British singer was famously a member of The Police (alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland) before departing the band during a concert in August 1983. His debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, was released in 1985 and he has dropped 14 solo records since.
Check out four unforgettable collaborations that took place during the FireAid benefit concert, including a Stephen Stills-Graham Nash reunion and a duet between Stevie Wonder and Sting.
Viewers around the world will be able to watch, stream and make contributions to FireAid on platforms including Apple Music, Apple TV, Max, Peacock, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, Prime Video and more, beginning at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET on Thursday. The concert will also be broadcast on 860 iHeartRadio radio stations.
Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
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Playing in his stripped-down Sting 3.0 trio formation with drummer Chris Maas and guitarist Dominic Miller, Sting — like many of the 27 artists on the bill — chose songs specifically designed to resonate with victims of the horrific fires that spread through Los Angeles County throughout January, destroying more than 22,000 homes.
Some of the biggest names in music, including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Green Day, played FireAid at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome on Jan 30.
FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy.