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Coronavirus Concert Round-Up: How Much They Raised, And Counting

Amid the crisis, major at-home fundraising concerts have taken place to raise funds for frontline workers, food security, and other related issues arising from the impact of the pandemic.

Coronavirus Concert Round-Up: How Much They Raised, And Counting

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Amid the crisis, major at-home fundraising concerts have taken place to raise funds for frontline workers, food security, and other related issues arising from the impact of the pandemic.


The online appearances by Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Willie Nelson and others have provided much-needed funding to charities offering help to people facing financial hardship, and distracting fans social distancing in their own homes.

Though the online concerts are free, viewers are encouraged to donate to a range of causes and covid-19 relief funds. Etan Vlessing provides a synopsis with the most recent charitable fundraising totals for five of these events that can be viewed at Samaritanmag.com

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"I am awestruck and honoured to receive this award," he said in a statement.

UPDATE (April 9): Sarah McLachlan and the National Ballet’s Noah Parets have been added to the roster of Canadian performers taking the stage at The Glenn Gould Prize Gala Honouring Elton John. The event will be hosted by Will & Grace star Eric McCormack (who is also Canadian) on May 9 at The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. The award was first announced in March 2025 and was originally going to be presented in Toronto last fall.

The event, with John in attendance, will feature live performances of John’s songs by a hand-selected group of Canadian artists. Previously announced performers include Diana Krall, The Beaches, Ron Sexsmith, Jeremy Dutcher, LOONY and Ryan Wang.

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