‘We Can Survive’ Concert Returns
• Audacy’s We Can Survive benefit concert returns to the Hollywood Bowl for its 9th year on Saturday, October 22, featuring performances by Alanis Morrisette, Garbage, Halsey, OneRepublic, Weezer and more TBA.
The show will benefit I’m Listening, Audacy’s flagship program created on the belief that the power of talk saves lives. Each year, Audacy, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), activates I’m Listening through national campaigns featuring artists, celebrities, and athletes who share their experiences with mental health.
Audacy will broadcast and stream its 6th annual I’m Listening special on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 6-8pm local time across 230+ Audacy stations and live-streamed via its digital app and website. The special will be co-hosted by Carson Daly, radio personality, co-host of NBC’s Today and The Voice and a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, and Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, a pioneering psychologist, author, scientist and founder of mental health nonprofit the AAKOMA Project. Special guests will include Carrie Underwood, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Vice President Kamala Harris, Lizzo, Ricky Williams, Maren Morris, Charlie Puthand Stephen A. Smith. Also, AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Christine Moutier will join Katie Neal, host of Audacy’s nationally syndicated Katie + Company,” in studio and respond to caller questions and stories with real-time advice.
Audacy SVP of Programming Dave Richards noted, “It all started on May 18, 2017, in response to the tragic loss of Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, sadly something that seemed to be recurring in Seattle for far too long. We were at a loss and had to do something, so the Seattle team opened the mic and started talking on air, and others joined in, both famous voices and the voices of our audience. It was raw, it was emotional, it was real. For me it’s personal — we all have a connection with someone we know and love who’s struggling. And too many people are afraid to show and share their vulnerabilities. Thankfully each year, I’m Listeningshares more stories of hope, letting people know they are not alone, and each year the conversation really does become easier for more people to join. The more people we connect with the better. We know firsthand, talk saves lives.”
“The I’m Listening initiative is so important to me personally, as well as for Audacy,” said Michael Martin, Audacy SVP of Programming and Music Initiatives. “Being able to bring people together for We Can Survivehighlights the importance of music and the work that the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is doing to spotlight the enormity of mental health issues. The performers also feel the weight of this crisis and are here because they want to make a difference.”
Tickets for We Can Survive can be purchased via Ticketmaster.
