(NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy announces multifaceted Ed Sheeran, the iconic Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and rising Hip-Hop and Country star Shaboozey will headline its 12th annual We Can Survive concert presented by VEG, ER for Pets, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The powerful night of music supports the Company's "I'm Listening" mental health initiative and promotes having more mental health conversations.
We Can Survive is proudly hosted by New York’s Upbeat Variety Music station, NEW 102.7 FM, and features talent including Karen Carson, Johnny Mingione, Anthony Malerba, Emily West and Mike Adam.
“It’s incredible to see the power music has to connect us – truly bringing people together through voices they trust and content they love,” said Michael Martin, Senior Vice President of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives, Audacy. “We believe in creating opportunities for our audiences to come together with the stars they know and love, and we’re fired up to enjoy another powerful We Can Survive with them alongside this stacked lineup.”
The show aligns with Audacy’s commitment to mental health awareness and the company’s content pillar, “I’m Listening.” “I’m Listening” delivers engaging conversations to listeners nationwide through its annual broadcast special, collaborations with national and local organizations, specialty radio programming, digital content and more. The campaign encourages more conversations surrounding mental health and reminds audiences that they are not alone.
Tickets are available for purchase online. Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Hard Rock International is a proud partner of We Can Survive. As part of the event, Hard Rock will donate $25,000 to Audacy’s continued commitment to mental health.
Audacy and Hard Rock will extend their New York partnership to We Can Survive by taking their Audacy Sound Space, typically located within the Hard Rock Hotel New York in Times Square, on the road to the Prudential Center, where it will be the title sponsor of the Hard Rock Artist Lounge, home to backstage artist interviews and content activations. Previous guests of the Audacy Sound Space at Hard Rock New York include Lizzo, Teddy Swims, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, twenty one pilots, Cynthia Erivo, Selena Gomez, Benson Boone, Renee Rapp, Adam Levine, Kate Hudson, Halsey and more.
Audacy’s larger multi-year partnership with Hard Rock International includes the Sound Space at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville, home to the nationally syndicated “Katie & Company” show hosted by Audacy’s Katie Neal. It also includes the annual Stars and Strings at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, performances and interviews with artists and celebrities.
“Hard Rock is proud to partner with Audacy to create one-of-a-kind experiences that celebrate the power of music to uplift, connect, and inspire,” said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment and Brand, Hard Rock International. “Our multi-dimensional partnership with Audacy and sponsorship of their ‘We Can Survive’ concert in Newark is a meaningful extension of that mission—uniting fans, artists, and communities around music with a purpose.”
Audacy’s We Can Survive is sponsored by New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism, Hard Rock Hotels, Vet Emergency Group, Dunkin’, Hyundai, Timepiece Collection, Zicam, Verizon, Carerite Centers and Town Fair Tire.
