‘We Can Survive’ Raises Awareness & $750K
• Audacy returned to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for its 9th annual We Can Survive concert on Saturday, Oct. 22. The show featured performances by Alanis Morissette, Halsey, Weezer, OneRepublic, Garbage and Tate McRae, preceded by “Opening Act” winner Danger Foley.The event raised over $750,000 for the 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.
“The Hollywood Bowl is the perfect backdrop for this yearly event and we’re delighted to have hosted another unforgettable evening with these artists and fans,” said Michael Martin, Audacy’s SVP of Programming and Music Initiatives. “Last night was the perfect unofficial start to our jam-packed events season, and we’re looking forward to creating more memories with our listeners real soon.”
Pictured, (l-r): AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia, Tate McRae and Audacy COO Susan Larkin proudly display that large check (in size and amount).
We Can Survive continues Audacy’s commitment to “I’m Listening,” the company’s flagship social impact program committed to hosting more conversations about mental health, coupled with its annual I’m Listening special, a live national broadcast that brings together artists, athletes, medical experts and others in honest conversations about mental health through authentic, open dialogue led by some of the nation’s top influencers. [Photo credit: Amy Sussman / Getty Images for Audacy]
