LA concert to celebrate Mac Miller
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life, a benefit concert presented by his family, is planned for the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Oct. 31.
The lineup will feature Action Bronson, Anderson .Paak, Chance the Rapper, Dylan Reynolds, Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, J.I.D, John Mayer, Miguel, Njomza, ScHoolboy Q, SZA, Thundercat, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, Vince Staples and more. (Notably absent from the list so far is fellow Pittsburgher and Allderdice grad Wiz Khalifa, who also moved to LA after his breakout success.)
The concert will launch the Mac Miller Circles Fund, which will “provide programming, resources and opportunities to youth from underserved communities, helping them recognize their full potential through exploration in the arts and community building.” Net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated directly to MMCF, established in association with the Pittsburgh Foundation: http://tmmcf.org.
Tickets will be available beginning at 1 p.m. Friday through Ticketmaster.com.
“The support we’ve experienced is evident in this amazing lineup and is a testament to Malcolm’s incredible life,” his mother, Karen Meyers, said in a statement. “His father, brother and I are beyond thankful to everyone who is working to make this concert happen along with every fan and every friend for continuing to support Malcolm and his vision. He was a caring, loving human with a smile that could light up the sky and a soul that was out to make the world a kinder place and the MMCF will continue to do just that.
“He was pure artistry — constantly creating, seeking, and discovering new ways to be both a source of inspiration and catalyst for new artists. We were fortunate, not only to work with Malcolm and watch his music evolve, but to witness his own personal evolution that included a strong focus on building bridges and opening doors for anyone and everyone he encountered. We hope his ambitions to bring people together and to create new opportunities will continue to live through the MMCF. We know Malcolm would be appreciative and proud of the thought and care that is going into making the MMCF a reality, so thank you to all who are selflessly helping this come to life.”
The concert is presented by his mother, his father, Mark McCormick, and brother Miller McCormick, along with Christian and Kelly Clancy of 4 Strikes management.