Fundraiser
Watch a Team of Firefighters Dance to Daft Punk to Benefit Local Education Center
Dublin is feeling the cheer of the local firehouse’s “Daft Funk Brigade” paying a visit this holiday season. Following a recent visit to St. Joseph’s Primary School for Children with Visual Impairment in Dublin, the community’s Dublin Fire Brigade felt compelled to assist the speciality education center this holiday season. The nonprofit school aims to provide a holistic and inclusive education experience to students with significant visual impairment or blindness. Offering small class sizes, mobility training, computer skills, exposure to the arts and more, the staff’s tireless efforts quickly made a lasting impression on the Dublin Fire Brigade, who were eager to help. The firefighters organized a GoFundMe campaign in an effort to suppor...
Watch a Team of Firefighters Dance to Daft Punk to Benefit Local Education Center
Dublin is feeling the cheer of the local firehouse’s “Daft Funk Brigade” paying a visit this holiday season. Following a recent visit to St. Joseph’s Primary School for Children with Visual Impairment in Dublin, the community’s Dublin Fire Brigade felt compelled to assist the speciality education center this holiday season. The nonprofit school aims to provide a holistic and inclusive education experience to students with significant visual impairment or blindness. Offering small class sizes, mobility training, computer skills, exposure to the arts and more, the staff’s tireless efforts quickly made a lasting impression on the Dublin Fire Brigade, who were eager to help. The firefighters organized a GoFundMe campaign in an effort to suppor...
Solana price just one breakdown away from a 40% slide in June — here’s why
Solana (SOL) is nearing a decisive breakdown moment as it inches towards the apex of its prevailing “descending triangle” pattern. SOL’s 40% price decline setup Notably, SOL’s price has been consolidating inside a range defined by a falling trendline resistance and horizontal trendline support, which appears like a descending triangle—a trend continuation pattern. Therefore, since SOL has been trending lower, down about 85% from its November 2021 peak of $267, its likelihood of breaking below the triangle range is higher. As a rule of technical analysis, a breakdown move followed by the formation of a descending triangle could last until the price has fallen by as much as the triangle’s maximum height. This puts SOL’s bearish price target at $22.50 ...
Alice Cooper’s Coopstock 2 Fest to Feature Rob Halford, Scott Stapp, Larry the Cable Guy, Mike Mills, and More
The 2022 edition of Alice Cooper’s fundraising Coopstock festival boasts an eclectic lineup of performers. In addition to headliner Cooper, the one-day event also features Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Creed’s Scott Stapp, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Larry the Cable Guy, and more. Coopstock 2 takes place April 30th at the Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona, with proceeds benefiting Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Mesa and Phoenix. Joining the aforementioned acts on the bill are Ed Roland of Collective Soul, Danny Seraphine of Chicago, Adrian Young of No Doubt, Chuck Garric of the Alice Cooper Band, comedian Gary Mule Deer, country band Sixwire, and actor Patrick Warburton (David Puddy on Seinfeld). Also performing will be young South Korean jazz musician Yohan Kim, as well as members o...
The Blessed Madonna, Róisín Murphy, More to Perform at Fundraising Rave for Ukraine
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, London-based music collective R3 Soundsystem are planning a fundraising rave to support humanitarian efforts. The event will take place on Friday, March 11th at the South London club Venue MOT and will run for nine hours, from 10PM to 7AM. Craig Richards, The Blessed Madonna, and Róisín Murphy will perform DJ sets, among others. “As part of the fundraiser, we will raise crucial funds destined for aid, refugee assistance and evacuations,” R3 Soundsystem said. “The money raised, the group added, will go to Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft (Alliance for Development Help), Fulcrum UA and All Out to provide humanitarian help on the ground, and support people in Ukraine and refugees in the neighbouring countries that they are f...
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Launches Cameo Fundraiser for PAWS Chicago
Billy Corgan is doing something extra special this holiday season. On Friday, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman announced that he’s kicking off a fundraiser on Cameo to raise money for PAWS Chicago. Only 100 lucky fans will be able to book Cameos from the rocker and his partner Chloe Mendel, with every dollar of the proceeds going to the largest no-kill animal shelter in his hometown. “For every Cameo purchased, you will also get a mystery prize! One of the gifts may be something special courtesy of Reverend Guitars,” reads the fundraiser description. Cameos from the pair start at $250 for personalized video messages — business content is a whopping $4,500 — and can be booked now for a limited time on the platform’s website. Click here to book your Cameo to benefit PAWS Chicago. Advertisement...
Davido Raises 250 Million NGN For Nigerian Orphanages
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lorne Thomson / Getty Davido, beloved by many in his native homeland of Nigeria, hatched a scheme online last week that had greater intentions than originally suspected. The popular Nigerian-American entertainer jokingly posted a tweet asking for money but it has since come out that the funds will benefit a number of Nigerian orphanages prompting many to sing his praises. Last Wednesday (Nov. 17), Davido made an appeal to his followers on Twitter to gift him money due to him providing them with hit songs. “If u know I’ve given you a hit song .. send me money …. una know una selves oo,” read Davido’s tweet. Considering his fame, the ask raised some eyebrows and Davido himself joked about using the money for personal manes.https://twitter.com/davido/s...
Estate Of MF DOOM Announces Halloween Tribute & Fundraiser Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: C Brandon / Getty The loss of MF DOOM sent ripples across the vast Hip-Hop ecosystem and his massive influence on rappers and producers both seasoned and on the rise has been well established. On Halloween of this year, the estate of the late, great lyricist will host a tribute and fundraising event that will benefit the family and legacy of the Supervillain. On October 31, City Station will host the DOOMSDAY event, which is also the anniversary of the artist born Daniel Dumile’s passing. The event will be held in San Francisco’s Mission District neighborhood and will feature over 30 artists sharing their works that were inspired by MF DOOM. There will also be plenty of tunes to enjoy as DJs Abby Imperial, Cutso, Jerry Nice, and King Most will provide the...
Tenacious D, Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Lzzy Hale Join Ronnie James Dio Virtual Birthday Fundraiser
Tenacious D, Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, and Lzzy Hale are among the new guests added to the Ronnie James Dio virtual birthday fundraiser. The stream goes live at 2 p.m. PT on July 10th. Metal luminaries, friends of the Dio family, and fans will partake in the global livestream celebration to raise funds and awareness for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. This will include one-of-a-kind performances, birthday messages, and artist interviews celebrating the late singer’s life of heavy metal and philanthropy. Previously announced guests included Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, members of Guns N’ Roses, and many more. In addition to the previously named guests, a plethora of others have also been added to the roster: Sebastian Bach, John Bush (Armored Saint); Mikkey Dee (Scorpio...
Ronnie James Dio Virtual Birthday Fundraiser to Feature Members of Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses, Anthrax, and More
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-09T14:50:55+00:00“>June 9, 2021 | 10:50am ET The birthday of late metal legend Ronnie James Dio will be celebrated with a virtual fundraiser event at 2 p.m. PT on July 10th. Proceeds will support the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Metal luminaries and former band members will drop in on the virtual celebration to perform, share birthday messages, and reminisce on the life of Dio, who shared both a passion for heavy metal and charity work. Among the star-studded list of guests are Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, former Dio/Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna, current Guns N’ Roses drummer Frank Ferrer, former GN’R guitarist Gilby Clar...
Friends of the Late SOPHIE Launch Art Auction for Transgender Rights
In the wake of the tragic death of trailblazing electronic music producer SOPHIE in January 2021, the late artist’s friends and collaborators have launched a fundraising effort for Transgender rights. The campaign—an art auction called God Is Trans—will raise money for the Trans Justice Funding Project, a community-led fundraising initiative aimed at justice and equality for Trans people around the globe. Among the items up for bidding: an Eckhaus Latta white silk dress, photos by Renata Raksha and Zoe Chait, and a number of original art works including a print by SOPHIE’s ‘It’s OK To Cry’ music video director Nick Harwood. “As friends and collaborators of Sophie’s in the US, we have organized this online auction and ...
ASW Raises Mental Health Awareness and Funds Through New Single, “A Garden Overrun”
In the words of actor Glenn Close, “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.” It’s thanks to people like ASW that the narrative around mental health is beginning to change. The Seattle-based producer was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013, when he was placed on an involuntary hold for a week in a hospital’s mental health wing. Since his recovery, he has dedicated over 200 hours volunteering with Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit that provides free, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention. Amid the isolating global pandemic that drastically exacerbated mental illness, ASW discovered his mission: using music and volunteerism to soothe those struggling. Out on Popgang Records, “A Garden Overrun” is the first single off AS...
