INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: (L-R) Billie Eilish performs onstage with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for FIREAID)
Billie Eilish took the stage at the FireAid LA benefit concert on Thursday, treating the crowd at the Intuit Dome to a compelling acoustic performance. The young star had earlier joined Green Day at the neighboring Kia Forum to kick off the star-studded event.
Introduced by Sting, who praised Eilish’s “exquisite voice,” the singer-songwriter performed a three-song set with her brother Finneas. The stripped-back renditions of tracks from their album Hit Me Hard and Soft, including the hit “Birds of a Feather,” showcased the raw emotion and musicality that have made Eilish a defining artist of her generation.
Between songs, Eilish expressed her deep connection to her hometown of Los Angeles, promising to not forget those affected by the wildfires. Her heartfelt remarks underscored the benefit concert’s mission to raise funds and awareness for crucial relief efforts.
Eilish’s performance stood out among the eclectic lineup, which included acts like Earth, Wind & Fire and a surprise Nirvana reunion. Her ability to captivate the audience through her authentic artistry cemented her status as a powerful voice for her generation.
