Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · The Open Mic - January 30th 2025

  That "Fire Aid" concert is scheduled for tonight in Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. They expect to raise over $60 million from concert tickets and sponsorships, not counting donations from those watching the livestream. Performing at the Intuit Dome are 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. Alanis Morissette and Anderson are taking the stage at the Kia Forum. Paak, Dave Matthews with 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. The event will start at 6:00 pm PST at the Kia Forum (doors open at 5 pm), and Intuit Dome will begin at 7:30 pm PST (doors open at 5 pm). It can be streamed on Apple TV, Max, Paramount, Prime Video, and more, including YouTube, and even at select AMC Theatre locations.

Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · The Open Mic

 

 

 

 

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