(NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy announced the 2024 lineup for We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company's mental health initiative, I'm Listening. Superstar Justin Timberlake will be joined by mega boy band New Kids On The Block, singer-songwriter Tate McRae, multi-instrumentalist Benson Boone, R&B crooner Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, September 28. Hosted by NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), the event exemplifies music's power to connect communities and promotes having more mental health conversations.
“Music is a driving force in so many of our lives. Having an event like We Can Survive that features artists our fans love while supporting mental health just shows how powerful songs and lyrics can be,” said Michael Martin, Senior Vice President of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives, Audacy. “We look forward to welcoming all of the extraordinary artists and can’t wait to see them light up the night.”
The show will follow the annual I’m Listening broadcast, which will air across Audacy’s portfolio of stations on Wednesday, September 25. I’m Listening delivers engaging conversations to listeners nationwide through the annual broadcast special, specialty radio programming, collaborations with national and local organizations and more. The campaign aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone.
A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit Audacy’s longstanding I’m Listening partner, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and their life-saving work of delivering education, loss support, advocacy efforts and community-based programs, including their ongoing public service campaign, “Talk Away the Dark,” which raises awareness of how to spot the warning signs for suicide and having real conversations that connect people to help.
Listeners can get early access to tickets through the presale on August 1 from 10:00am ET until 11:59pm ET or while supplies last. To get the presale link and code, download the free Audacy app and follow NEW 102.7, or sign up for the NEW 102.7 newsletter at NEW1027.com. Tickets for We Can Survive go on sale on August 2 at 10:00am ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey.
“Partnering with Audacy to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention has been incredibly impactful and has helped us reach millions of their listeners with information on the importance of mental wellness,” said Bob Gebbia, Chief Executive Officer, AFSP. “Further, by bringing the biggest stars out for the We Can Survive concert, Audacy has raised over $2 million for suicide prevention since 2021. These funds support AFSP's mission to save lives, bring hope to those affected by suicide, and make possible programs that educate the public about mental health and suicide prevention, as well as programs for survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide. We are very grateful for Audacy's commitment to our cause and those who will attend the concert to support our lifesaving work.”
Fans will have a chance to win tickets to Audacy’s We Can Survive through the Company’s partnership with Fandiem, a digital fundraising platform that allows fans to donate to charitable causes for a chance to win prizes and experiences. For more information on how to win, visit WeCanSurvive.com.
Audacy’s We Can Survive is sponsored by BetterHelp, Dove, Hyundai, Hard Rock Hotels, New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism, Slomin's, Key Food and Their Family of Supermarkets, Sangría Señorial and Verizon.
Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide.
Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually.
