Home | WebMail | Register or Login

      Calgary | Regions | Local Traffic Report | Advertise on Action News | Contact

Login

Login

Please fill in your credentials to login.

Don't have an account? Register Sign up now.

Posted: 2017-09-20T19:49:40Z | Updated: 2017-09-20T19:49:40Z

In the wake of white supremacy-related violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, earlier this summer, the music community has come together to host a unity benefit in the city.

Organized by the Dave Matthews Band, which was formed in Charlottesville, the evening will feature performances from the likes of Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Chris Stapleton and Ariana Grande .

Fans around the world will be able to watch a live-stream of the concert , which is being held at University of Virginias Scott Stadium, beginning at 5:55 p.m ET on Sunday. The live-stream will be available on several Oath platforms, including Tumblr and HuffPost, as well as YouTube and Facebook , organizers announced Wednesday. Producer Brett Ratner will be on hand to direct.

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, The Roots, Cage the Elephant and other special guests are also set to perform.

Support Free Journalism

Consider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first.

Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.

The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?

Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.

The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. We hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.

Support HuffPost

For those planning to attend, admission will be free for members of the Charlottesville and University of Virginia communities. However, donations to the Concert for Charlottesville Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which benefits the families of victims and first responders, are encouraged.