HAYWARD, CA — The first global broadcast of the virtual Big Love Benefit Concert to help touring crews and music industry pros will air Jan. 23, 2021. Big Love Benefit Concerts is a production entity created by singer/songwriter Lauren Monroe and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, to raise funds for charity foundations, 501(c)3’s and organizations worldwide that serve, educate and empower people in crisis.
Sound Image Productions, a division of Sound Image that is located in the San Francisco Bay Area provided the soundstage and crews from its Northern California location, along with the added expertise of Diablo Digital audio touring veterans Greg Price and Brad Madix to bring the project to reality. “We partnered with Sound Image Presents and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to set up a virtual concert benefiting those whose jobs have been affected,” says Monroe. “Without our music venues and these wonderful people, we wouldn’t have the music experience that we need and that brings us all together. This event is for them!”
In addition to the footage shot at Sound Image Productions with Monroe/Allen, Clayton Q and other artists, additional performers — among them Matt Sorum, Myles Kennedy, Wynonna Judd, Billy Idol, Tommy Shaw and the Allman Betts band — heard about the project and contributed video performances from various locations around the country to be added to the final version and future virtual concerts.
The Virtual Big Love Concert to Aid Musical Industry Professionals benefit will stream to the world on Jan. 23 at 9pm EST (6pm Pacific Time) on www.NUGS.net. A charity auction of music memorabilia is also planned. Tell your friends. Spread the word.
For tickets or info, visit https://2nu.gs/biglove
For technical background on the project, see the “Production Profile” article in the January 2021 issue of FRONT of HOUSE, or visit: https://fohonline.com/articles/production-profile/big-love-benefit-concert/
