The rock band Foo Fighters will take the Kia Forum stage Wednesday evening for a charity concert benefiting organizations that work to feed and house the needy.
The benefit concert falls on Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl’s birthday.
“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of friends for a good cause,” Grohl said in a statement. “This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all … TURN UP. The best gift is TO GIVE.”
A total of $25 from every ticket sold for the show will split between Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission, supporting efforts to provide food, clothing and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos.
The band announced the benefit show in December and held a ticket pre-sale event at the Forum, urging ticket-buyers to bring an item of food or clothing to donate. Monetary donations were also encouraged to support both organizations in efforts to provide shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness.