Katy Perry, John Mayer and others attend benefit concert after Los Angeles wildfires

The biggest names in music are teaming up for two fire rescue benefit concerts to support those displaced by recent and ongoing wildfires.

Katy Perry, John Mayer, Lady Gaga, billie eilish and Gwen Stefani They are among the A-list stars chosen to perform at two upcoming shows, according to a press release. Other included artists will Dave MatthewsEarth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Tate McCray, Rod Stewart, Sting and red pepper.

The concerts will even be the first time Mayer, 47, and Matthews, 58, perform together.

The benefit show will be held on Thursday, January 30th at California’s own Intuit Dome and Kia Forum venues. broadcast.

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The one-night-only event will raise funds to help rebuild communities devastated by natural disasters and help prevent similar events in the future.

“Donations to fire aid organizations will be allocated based on recommendations from the Annenberg Foundation for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fires,” a press release stated. “The Annenberg Foundation is in our community With decades of philanthropic leadership, including Rapid Response, the coordinating team will help direct funds to have the greatest impact. All proceeds from the FireAid Benefit Concert at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will go directly to the event’s designated beneficiary. Because the Los Angeles Clippers will bear the millions of dollars in costs associated with the event.

Earlier this month, a series of wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, quickly destroying thousands of acres and killing more than 25 people. Additionally, thousands of celebrities have left city limits under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders.

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“This is the most valuable thing I own. This is a portfolio of photos of my father, covering his life from infancy, educator, husband and father. It is the only thing in his life that will exist over time. Evidence,” Mayer wrote via Instagram on January 9. “These are the ‘documents’ you read about people taking from their homes. When you hear someone say they lost everything in a fire, that’s most, if not all, of it. Those who say they lost everything in a fire Those who will be fine still have their folders and photo albums; those who are heartbroken have lost them. Behind the immeasurable loss of life is the loss of evidence of life.

He added: “I don’t practice prayer, but tonight I will pray for everyone who no longer has these items. It’s not about art and collectibles. It’s photos, letters, rings, glasses, things we keep as reminders Our loved ones are here. May those who have lost so much find some hope and support from family and friends, stay safe, take care of yourself and others, and believe in humanity and all that it encompasses, even though it is hard to see at times. , but still alive and well, which is truly devastating.

Regarding the benefit concert, Mayer wrote on Instagram that it was “an honor” to be included in the lineup.

“I am honored to be able to help with something as important as rebuilding lives and communities destroyed by wildfires,” he wrote Thursday.

The FireAid benefit concert will kick off Thursday, January 30 at 6pm PT and will be broadcast simultaneously on multiple streaming platforms. Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster on Wednesday, January 22nd at 12pm ET.

examine Los Angeles Fire Department website for local wildfire warnings and Click here Get resources on how to help those affected.