Following his return to the Coachella stage, electronic music pioneer Moby announced that 100% of his profits from his performances will be donated to a selection of leading animal rights organizations.
Moby’s Friday night (4.10) set included a guest appearance by Jacob Lusk, who joined the EDM wünderkind for their renditions of “Natural Blues” and “When It’s Cold I’d Like To Die,” that also served as a platform for his lifelong mission:
“My main job in life is working as an animal rights activist.” “My hope is to use the revenue and attention from my Coachella show to draw attention to, and financially support, animal rights organizations,” said Moby whose proceeds will be distributed among the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Mercy For Animals, The Humane League, and Direct Action Everywhere.
A continuation of his “purpose before profit” ethos, earlier this year the musician (born Richard Melville Hall,) donated all profits from his sold-out 2024 European dates to similar causes. HIs Coachella appearances kicks off an intensive 2026 schedule, including a 28-date European tour – from June through August – with sold-out shows at London’s Old Royal Naval College and Dublin’s Irish Museum of Modern Art.
Moby’s live dates coincide with Future Quiet, his latest studio album that leans toward a minimalist exploration of piano and ambient soundscapes. Critics of his latest collection called in a “musical refuge,” with The Sunday Times praising its “calming power” and Clash describing it as an offering from a “genius producer.”
As Moby prepares to bring his ambient “Zen” to major festivals across the continent this summer, he remains one of the few artists successfully bridging the gap between mainstream musical icon and dedicated grassroots activist.
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Author: Al Dente
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