Elton John to Perform, AEG’s Jay Marciano to Be Honored at City of Hope Gala
variety.comJem Aswad Executive Editor, Music City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, announced that its Spirit of Life Gala will include a headlining performance by Elton John.
Taking place on Oct. 22, 2024, at the historic Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in downtown Los Angeles, the 51st annual affair will present Jay Marciano, chairman and CEO of AEG Presents, with City of Hope’s prestigious Spirit of Life Award.
Marciano — who leads the company that produced John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour as well as Taylor Swift’s “Eras tour — will be recognized for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts. “I am honored to be receiving The Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope and to be able to contribute to raising awareness and funds to speed its important work of eradicating cancer and improving lives for so many,” Marciano said. “I am also humbled and grateful that Elton John, a true superstar in every regard, has agreed to lend his immeasurable talents to this event with a performance that’s sure to inspire support for a cause that unfortunately touches so many lives.
And if that weren’t enough, having David Blaine, Evan Funke, and Fred Armisen contribute to such an extraordinary evening is beyond my wildest dreams,” Marciano added.
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