‘We Can Survive’ Raises $800K
• Audacy returned to the iconic Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 23 for its 8th annual We Can Survive event. The show was hosted by Audacy Top 40 KNOU (97.1 NOW)/Los Angeles and featured performances by Coldplay, Maroon 5, Black Eyed Peas, Doja Cat, Shawn Mendes, The Kid LAROI, Saweetie and “Opening Act” winner Young in a Million. As a special surprise near the close of Coldplay’s set, Chris Martin brought out Mel C of the Spice Girls to perform an acoustic rendition of “2 Become 1” (pictured).
The event raised over $800,000 for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
“We’re thrilled to have been able to reintroduce this staple of our live events business at the iconic Hollywood Bowl and enjoy an unforgettable night of music and mental health empowerment with our listeners,” said Michael Martin, Audacy SVP of Programming and Music Initiatives. “The unique connection music has with its fans can help save lives. After two long awaited years, we are delighted to see this power of music and connection on full display as we shared an inspiring evening with our fans, artists and partners at AFSP.”
Robert Gebbia, CEO of AFSP, noted, “We are inspired by the way entertainers and artists have become more vocal about personal mental health challenges in order to provide a community for others who may be struggling. Our partnership with Audacy gives us the opportunity to use the power of music to bring people together and spark conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.” [Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Audacy]
