30th Anniversary concert will honor 2024 heroes against hate at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C., October 8, 2024 … Pop icon Sia will appear at the 2024 In Concert Against Hate, an annual benefit for ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). The 30th anniversary concert honors everyday heroes who have taken a stand against hate.
Backed by the National Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Grammy-nominated artist, singer and songwriter will perform on stage at the Kennedy Center on the evening of Monday, Nov. 18 along with an A-list roster of actors, musicians, civil rights leaders and friends of ADL.
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“Sia believes in the power of music to overcome hate and spread love, and as an organization dedicated to securing justice and fair treatment, so do we,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “We’re thrilled to have Sia joining us for an uplifting evening of music and inspiring stories as we honor everyday heroes who have taken a stand against hate.”
ADL’s In Concert Against Hate is an annual concert and award ceremony recognizing exemplary leaders and everyday heroes who have played a significant role in standing up to hatred, injustice and bias across society. Previous honorees at the ADL Concert have included various individuals and groups such as Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Ruby Bridges, Gavin Grimm, Daniel Pearl, Imam Abdullah Antepli, Olivia Coley-Pearson, Tova Friedman and Aron Goodman, Judy and Dennis Shepard, Susan Bro and Eva Kor, and many others.
Among this year’s honorees is entertainment executive Scooter Braun, who will be recognized for his instrumental role in bringing the Nova Music Festival Exhibition to audiences in the United States.
For more information on the concert or to obtain tickets, visit http://concertagainsthate.org/
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. More at www.adl.org.