Some of music’s biggest names are coming together to bringpeace to Charlottesville, Virginia. DaveMatthews Band announced on Wednesday, September 6, that they will host afree star-studded concert to deliver “music and unity” to their hometown. The news comes afterthe horrific rally, weeks ago, when a driver slammed into a crowd protestingwhite nationalists, killing 32-year-old counter-protester Heather Heyer andinjuring 19 others.
Dave Matthews Band announced 'A Concert for Charlottesville' Photo: Instagram/@davematthewsband
“A Concert for Charlottesville” is slated for Sunday,September 24 at the University of Virginia’s Scott Stadium. In addition to DaveMatthews Band, the show will feature performances by fellow music stars like: Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams, The Roots, ChrisStapleton, and Cage the Elephant, among other "special guests," who have yet to be confirmed.
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Justin Timberlake was confirmed to perform in Charlottesville Photo: Getty Images
The concert will befree for members of the Charlottesville and University of Virginia communities,according to a press release. Tickets can be requested until 12 p.m. ET onMonday, September 11 via an online system set up by event producers LiveNation, Starr Hill Presents, and the University of Virginia. In addition, alimited number of walk-up tickets will be available at a no service charge boxoffice window at John Paul Jones Arena on Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m. ET.
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Ariana Grande was confirmed to perform at the benefit Photo: Getty Images
Despite the tickets beingfree, all attendees are encouraged to donate to the “Concert forCharlottesville Fund,” which aims to benefit the victims, families and firstresponders of the incident. Heather Heyer’s mother Susan announced acharity foundation in her late daughter’s memory at the 2017 VMAs. “Ihave been deeply moved to see people across the world, the whole world, findinspiration in her courage. Today, I am announcing the launch of the HeatherHeyer Foundation," she said. "A nonprofit organization that willprovide scholarships to help more people join Heather's fight against hatred.”
Donations can bemade to the Concert for Charlottesville Fund at the CharlottesvilleArea Community Foundation here.
