Miami based disc jockey David Guetta will do a livestream performance in an undisclosed location. It is a fundraising livestream concert for four organizations that are in the frontlines battling the coronavirus pandemic. He will be on his Facebook page and other social media channels on Saturday, April 18th at 6:00 P.M. ET.
According to a Rolling Stone article, he was supposed to be in the Ultra Music Festival last March but the festival was cancelled due to the pandemic. The Miami Downtown Development Authority will also stream Guetta's performance on their own Facebook page.
The performance is expected to be a superb production that can be enjoyed by viewers from their own homes. The event will raise funds for the four organizations that are controlling the spread of the virus and help those who are affected. They are the World Health Organization, Feeding South Florida, Feeding America and Fondation Hopitaux de Paris in France.
He shared his excitement about the performance that according to Guetta himself is already in the works for some time now. "My heart goes out to all those suffering from the global health pandemic and I hope that this livestream event will bring people together and help raise money for those in need," he said on his tweet as quoted by Rolling Stone.
About Guetta
According to Ace Showbiz, Guetta started to mix his first vinyl when he was 13. Five years later, he showcased his talent in a local hub. He was listed on the international ranking of DJs by British magazine, DJ MAG in 2005. In the same year, he was named the Best DJ of the Year, while the Best DJ Set of the Year title was given to his mix, "KissDaFunk".
As one of the best EDM artists, Guetta began assisting fellow artists on other projects. In June 2009, he produced the single "I Got a Feeling" for Black Eyed Peace. In 2010, he also co-wrote and produced the single "Commander" by Kelly Rowland. Other songs he produced where "Club Can't Handle Me" by Flo Rida, "This One's For You" an official song of the UEFA 2016 in France and "2U" alongside Justin Bieber in 2017.
Guetta listed some of his albums on his own website. Some of the albums listed were Thing For You, Never Be Alone, Say My Name, Ring the Alarm, and Promises.
Other artists who help to fight the pandemic
Celebrities are now joining the fight against COVID-19 by means of donations whether financial, food, or medical supplies for those who need in this time of the pandemic especially the frontliners. Here are other artists that donated for the fight against the pandemic, according to Billboard.
1.) Willie Nelson
Nelson's annual Farm Aid concert was done on his home. The concert raised more than $500,000 for farmers who were affected by the pandemic. He said in a statement that the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the country and it is grave threat. Nelson added that the impact of the virus is that people helped to see the value of essential people like healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, farmers, and ranchers.
2.) Ice Cube
Rapper and actor Ice Cube, made a t-shirt with a slogan that came from his 1993 single "Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yourself." The slogan reminds people to protect themselves and their loved ones from the coronavirus pandemic. The proceeds from the sales of the t-shirt will benefit hospitals and nurses in the country that are underfinanced mostly in rural areas.
3.) Cardi B
Cardi B and fashion label Fashin Nova made a campaign to give $1000 every hour to people affected by the pandemic until they donated $1 million dollars. Cardi B also wrote on Instagram telling people about the $1000 donation helped them.
4.) Halsey
Halsey donated 16 boxes of face masks to four hospitals in Southern California namely Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Saint Joseph, LAC+USC Medical Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital.
