# Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples lead anniversary benefit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/red-hot-chili-peppers-dave-grohl-vince-staples-lead-silverlake-conservatory-of-musics-25th-anniversary-show/
- Published: 2026-09-23T12:23:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-23T19:00:16+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/red-hot-chili-peppers-grohl-silverlake-conservatory-concert-1235630124/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Music

## Key points

- Rock legends headline Silverlake Conservatory's 25th anniversary benefit concert, 17 October
- Event aims to raise $1.5 million to fund music programmes serving 900+ students weekly
- Founded 2001; scholarship programme supports 200+ students who cannot afford lessons

## Summary

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples will headline Silverlake Conservatory of Music's 25th anniversary benefit concert on 17 October at the Hollywood Palladium. The event replaces the organisation's usual private benefit dinner and aims to raise $1.5 million to sustain its music programmes for the coming year, with additional star performers still to be announced.

Founded in 2001 by Flea, Keith "Tree" Barry and Peter Weiss, the conservatory provides music lessons to more than 900 students each week across Los Angeles. Its scholarship programme supports over 200 students who could not otherwise afford lessons, offering free tuition, instruments, supplies, ensemble classes and events. Tickets, including sponsorship and VIP options, went on sale on 25 September at 10 a.m. PT via the conservatory's official website.

## Coverage

- [Rolling Stone: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples lead anniversary benefit](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/red-hot-chili-peppers-grohl-silverlake-conservatory-concert-1235630124/)
- [Billboard: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, Vince Staples & More Set For 2026 Silverlake Conservatory of Music 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2026-silverlake-conservatory-music-anniversary-benefit-lineup-1236345222/)
- [Blabbermouth: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS And DAVE GROHL To Perform At Silverlake Conservatory Of Music's 25th-Anniversary Benefit Concert](https://blabbermouth.net/news/red-hot-chili-peppers-and-dave-grohl-to-perform-at-silverlake-conservatory-of-musics-25th-anniversary-benefit-concert)

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