If you are a music educator working in a program affected by Hurricane Helene, consider filling out this form. The NC Music Educators Association will be using this page to connect folks like yourself with potential donors and/or funders for recovery efforts. To learn more, please read this preface from the NCMEA.
Peel Jam ( Andrew Scotchie, Santiago Y Los Gatos, Big Fur, McKinney, Slow Pony Magic Show)
November 1, 2024
The Orange Peel
Asheville, NC
Donate what you can, all ages show, with proceeds going to support Arts Asheville Emergency Relief Grant for regional musicians. Tickets available at the Orange Peel website.
Helene Benefit Concert
November 3, 2024
Stidham's Axe Throwing
Morgantown, NC
Nine bands and kid's karaoke, all proceeds and donations going to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
App Aid (Viv & Riley, Alice Gerrard, Tatiana Hargreaves, Lou Hazel)
November 3, 2024
Cat's Cradle Backroom
Carrboro, NC
Fundraiser for Community Foundation of Western NC, tickets now available.
Western NC Benefit Concert (Steep Canyon Rangers, Holler Choir)
November 7, 2024
Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Greensboro, NC
The North Carolina Folk Festival has partnered with the Tanger Center to produce this benefit. 100% of net proceeds go to the NC Arts Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. Tickets available here.
Relief Fundraiser (The Carrborators, Big Celtic Fun)
November 7, 2024
Eno House Artist's Den
Hillsborough, NC
Announced, with more details forthcoming.
Benefit Concert (Bonnie Raitt, James Hunter)
November 20, 2024
Ovens Auditorium
Charlotte, NC
Ticketing information can be found here, with public sale opening October 25th at 10 AM, and presale the day before, also at 10 AM. Raitt's website reports that "funds raised will help organizations that are on the ground in the impacted areas, including the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina."