Billie Eilish.Photo:Daniele Venturelli/Getty
Daniele Venturelli/Getty
Billie Eilishis working to make a difference.
On Thursday, Oct. 24, the “What Was I Made For” singer, 22, announced her upcoming U.S. OVERHEATED conference withSupport + Feed, her momMaggie Baird’snonprofit.
The event is set to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 3, and it will be livestreamed on Eilish’sYouTube channelfor fans who can’t attend in person.
“I am thrilled that we can bring this unique event to Billie‘s US fans. And to people from all over who can watch the livestream,” Baird said in a press release. “At this time, more than ever, we need everyone to be a climate activist.”
According to the press release, the event will feature “climate conversations, delicious plant-based food, community building and more."
The gathering will discuss “accessible actions for audience members to take in making a positive impact on their communities and the planet," the release said. This year, the event will also highlight the importance of political action.
Eilish is set to make an appearance at the event, as is her mom.
Billie Eilish’s ‘OVERHEATED’ conference poster.
In addition to Eilish and Baird, special guests including Saad Amer, Corinea Austin, Xiye Bastida, Daniel Blackman, Brea Baker, Abre’ Conner, Quintin Crumpler, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Helena Gualinga, Wawa Gatheru, Isaias Hernandez, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Jamila Norman, Samata Pattinson, Maya Penn and Angela Watts are expected.
Panels will include “Fashion Your Future," “The Stories We Tell,” “What We Eat Matters," “Climate Optimism” and “Your Vote, Your Power.”
Billie Eilish.Mark Von Holden/NBC via Getty
Mark Von Holden/NBC via Getty
Eilish has long been a champion of climate activism.
She has also worked with her mother on Support + Feed since itsinception in 2020.
In October 2023, Eilish praised her mother’s work at Support + Feed’sfirst annual fundraiser.
Billie Eilish.Jun Sato/WireImage
Jun Sato/WireImage
Eilish held an’OVERHEATED' climate action conferenceduring herHappier Than EverU.K. tour stops in 2022. The six-day climate conference, launched with Support + Feed and REVERB, brought together musicians, climate activists and designers to discuss the climate crisis.
Tickets for the 2024 OVERHEATED conference are available atTicketmasterandSupport + Feed’s websites now.
source: people.com