Musicians Play to Fight AIDS

Starting next month the corporate power couple that is (RED) and Live Nation will produce 26 shows across the U.S. to raise money for the fight against AIDS in Africa. The (RED)NIGHTS series includes Uncensored Interview artists Lisa Hannigan and Gomez, as well as Santigold, O.A.R., Fall Out Boy, The Veronicas and The All-American Rejects. (RED) was co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, and portion of the proceeds from the concert series go to the Global Fund.

The shows are an extension of (RED)WIRE, a digital magazine where part of the subscription fee goes toward purchasing medicine for those with the HIV virus. The mag has featured artists like Jay-Z, Elvis Costello, Neko Case, TV On the Radio and, of course, U2.

We don’t think they had to twist Lisa Hannigan’s arm to participate. She’s long been a supporter of social causes and recognized the rigorous work that goes into fighting the good fight.