Virtual concerts raise money, spirits amid Covid-19 crisis
From isolation orchestras to living room concerts, the live events industry is keeping the music – and some cash – flowing despite the coronavirus pandemic
News By | 31 March 2020
A whole host of virtual benefit concerts has seen significant amounts of money and awareness raised for charities and funds tackling the coronavirus crisis.
Perhaps the most prominent of fundraising events, the recent Elton John-hosted iHeart Living Room Concert for America saw acts including Billie Eilish, Dave Grohl, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Sam Smith and Backstreet Boys perform from their homes.
Attracting more than 8.7 million viewers, the event has so far raised over $8 million for US charities Feeding…
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