# Stevie Nicks and Jackson Browne perform at gala honouring Larry Mestel

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/inside-the-city-of-hope-gala-stevie-nicks-jackson-browne-more-honor-primary-waves-larry-mestel/
- Published: 2026-10-29T00:33:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/stevie-nicks-honor-larry-mestel-2026-city-of-hope-gala/

## Key points

- Larry Mestel was honoured for supporting City of Hope.
- He said cancer had become personal after family losses.
- The gala aimed to raise $10 million for cancer care and research.

## Summary

The City of Hope gala honoured music executive Larry Mestel, who said recent cancer deaths in his family had made the cause personal and called the award a call to action. Stevie Nicks closed the Los Angeles event with an acoustic performance of “Landslide” and spoke about the organisation’s importance to her.

Jackson Browne and Melissa Etheridge also performed, while Pete Townshend appeared virtually. The gala aimed to raise $10 million for CAR T cell therapy, other cellular immunotherapies and advanced breast cancer research and care; some donations were matched by Primary Wave staff, and public auctions offered music memorabilia.

## Coverage

- [Billboard: Stevie Nicks and Jackson Browne perform at gala honouring Larry Mestel](https://www.billboard.com/pro/stevie-nicks-honor-larry-mestel-2026-city-of-hope-gala/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne, Melissa Etheridge Honor Larry Mestel at City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/larry-mestel-honored-at-city-of-hope-spirit-of-life-gala-1236740804/)

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