The 9th Annual Ally Coalition Talent Show at NYU’s Skirball Center

Jack Antonoff of Bleachers

Rachel Antonoff

Bleachers headlined and St. Vincent, Clairo, Claud, Jason Isbell, Bartees Strange, Red Hearse and Andrew Dost were among the surprise performers at the 9th Annual Ally Coalition Talent Show at the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at New York University on December 19. Rachel Antonoff served as emcee, and comedians Jacqueline Novak, Chris Laker, Sam Jay and Sarah Sherman performed between the live music artists. The event raised over $430,000, which will support the Ally Coalition’s mission to serve LGBTQ youth through partner organizations around the country.

Bleachers

St. Vincent

Clairo

Jason Isbell

The annual benefit concert in previous years hosted performances by Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, MUNA, Hayley Kiyoko, Kasey Musgraves, and the Chicks, among many others. The annual concerts have raised more than $2M to support unhoused LGBTQ+ youths.

Bartees Strange, accompanied by his mother, Dr. Donna Mitchell-Cox

Claud

Red Hearse

Andrew Dost

Founded in 2013 by Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, the Ally Coalition raises funds and awareness to better the lives of LGBTQ youth. This goal is accomplished through partnerships with concert tours, social media campaigns and collaborative partnerships, providing critical support for grassroots non-profit organizations.

Sarah Sherman

Jacqueline Novak

Chris Laker

Sam Jay

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