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Beats for Relief Chicago: Looking Back at Our 2016 Winter Fundraiser — and How Far We’ve Come

Beats for Relief Chicago: Looking Back at Our 2016 Winter Fundraiser — and How Far We’ve Come

Beats for Relief has always stood at the intersection of music, community, and meaningful impact. In 2016, our holiday edition in Chicago embodied that mission beautifully. The event brought together artists, local businesses, and supporters for a night of live music and a silent auction—all with one purpose: to raise funds for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Through generous donations, packed performances, and a community that showed up with heart, the fundraiser became our most successful Chicago edition to date, directly supporting CCH’s work and the people they serve.

Tia EinarsenNovember 21, 2025Impact, music, Chicago

Headliners With Heart: When Big Artists Power a Bigger Cause

Headliners With Heart: When Big Artists Power a Bigger Cause

Major artists like St. Lucia and Michelle Wolf have joined the Beats mission, turning sold-out nights into real-world impact for causes from Hawai‘i wildfire relief to Open Arms. This is our thank-you — to the headliners, the rising voices, and the community that turns music into movement.

Tia EinarsenNovember 6, 2025Impact, music, Laughs for Relief

How a Small Garage Concert Grew into a Global Movement for Good

How a Small Garage Concert Grew into a Global Movement for Good

What began as a small garage concert among a few high school friends has grown into a global movement blending live music, community, and purpose. Beats for Relief proves that creativity and compassion can go hand in hand — and that a simple idea, rooted in giving back, can resonate across borders and generations.

Tia EinarsenNovember 4, 2025Impact, Music

Music, Mental Health & Community: Iguality x Beats for Relief at Convent Sant Agustí

Music, Mental Health & Community: Iguality x Beats for Relief at Convent Sant Agustí

On July 18, 2025, Iguality and Beats for Relief hosted a powerful community night at Convent Sant Agustí in Barcelona. The evening blended live performances from Tia Einarsen, ROMM, and Josh Parker with reflections on the connection between music and mental health. With a packed room at Sala Noble, the event highlighted Iguality’s mission to provide free mental health care to communities at risk of social exclusion while showcasing the healing and unifying power of music.

Tia EinarsenSeptember 29, 2025Impact, Music

Beats for Relief x Iguality: A New Chapter in Mental Health, Music, and Community Impact

Beats for Relief x Iguality: A New Chapter in Mental Health, Music, and Community Impact

Beats for Relief is now an official partner of Iguality, joining forces to raise awareness and funds for free mental health support through live music events and community storytelling in Barcelona.

Tia EinarsenMay 1, 2025Impact

Music for Mental Health at Aethos Ericeira

Music for Mental Health at Aethos Ericeira

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the coastal haven of Aethos Ericeira was alive with rhythm, voices, and purpose. What began as a simple invitation to gather for music and community became a night that exceeded every expectation — a completely packed house where people from all over the region came together in solidarity for mental health.

Tia EinarsenApril 6, 2025Lisbon, Impact, Music, Venue Success Stories

Personal Transformation Retreat at Aethos Ericeira

Personal Transformation Retreat at Aethos Ericeira

On October 31, 2024, a group of seekers arrived at Aethos Ericeira, a stunning oceanfront retreat in Portugal, to embark on a journey of reconnection and transformation.

Tia EinarsenMarch 3, 2025Lisbon, Wellness, Impact

Beats for Relief: Wine Tasting + Live Music

Beats for Relief: Wine Tasting + Live Music

Co-hosted with Tribe Wine, the night included a guided tasting of six wines — from cava to earthy reds — paired with intimate live performances. Guests discovered not only new flavors but also new dimensions of listening, as each sip met each note in harmony.

Tia EinarsenFebruary 11, 2025Barcelona, Gastronomy, Impact

Free Movement Class Supporting Open Arms

Free Movement Class Supporting Open Arms

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Barceloneta’s open-air seaside park became a dance floor. Waves crashed in rhythm with music, and people gathered under the spring sun for a free movement class celebrating freedom and humanity, hosted by Beats for Relief in support of Open Arms.

Tia EinarsenAugust 13, 2024Wellness, Barcelona, Impact

Flashback: Uniting Chicago for a Night of Music and Community Impact at Lagunitas TapRoom

Flashback: Uniting Chicago for a Night of Music and Community Impact at Lagunitas TapRoom

Reflecting on our Chicago event at Lagunitas TapRoom, it was a huge success filled with music, craft beer, and community spirit. This memorable night supported the Cara Program, making a meaningful impact.

Tia EinarsenJuly 17, 2024Impact, Venue Success Stories

Harnessing the Power of Music: Why Benefit Concerts Matter for NGOs

Harnessing the Power of Music: Why Benefit Concerts Matter for NGOs

In a world full of challenges, benefit concerts shine as symbols of unity, harnessing music's universal language to fuel social change and aid charitable causes. Read more about Beats for Relief and how we’re dedicated to making change.

Tia EinarsenJune 19, 2024Impact

An Evening of Opera and Wine for Mental Health Awareness

An Evening of Opera and Wine for Mental Health Awareness

At this special Beats for Relief event, guests were invited to taste two carefully selected organic and biodynamic French wines, along with Champagne. Each pour was chosen to complement not just the music but also the mood of the evening. Together, the pairings created a multi-sensory journey that delighted both the palate and the spirit.

Tia EinarsenMay 30, 2024Barcelona, Music, Gastronomy, Impact, Venue Success Stories

Spring Awakening: Moodbody Class + Healthy Brunch

Spring Awakening: Moodbody Class + Healthy Brunch

On May 11, 2024, Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood came alive with a different kind of Saturday ritual. As part of the Spring Awakening Series for Mental Health Awareness Month, Beats for Relief hosted a morning of movement and nourishment at Moodbody Studio, followed by a healthy brunch curated by Sabio Infante.

Tia EinarsenMay 24, 2024Gastronomy, Wellness, Barcelona, Impact

Yoga for Israel + Palestinian Peacemakers

Yoga for Israel + Palestinian Peacemakers

Beats for Relief hosted a transformative yoga experience at Hara Yoga Barcelona. This special session brought together participants in support of ALLMEP, the largest and fastest-growing network of Palestinian and Israeli peacebuilders.

Tia EinarsenMarch 12, 2024Barcelona, Wellness, Impact, Venues, Venue Success Stories

Après Ski Sessions at Aethos Monterosa

Après Ski Sessions at Aethos Monterosa

The Italian Alps became more than just a winter playground for skiers and snowboarders. With the launch of the Après Ski Sessions, Beats for Relief and Aethos Monterosa transformed the mountains into a stage where culture, community, and cause came together in perfect harmony.

Tia EinarsenDecember 21, 2023Milan, Impact, Venues, Music, Venue Success Stories

Beats for Relief with Aethos Milan

Beats for Relief with Aethos Milan

Beats for Relief extended its cultural journey into the heart of one of Europe’s great cities: Milan. Known globally as a crossroads of fashion, art, and design, Milan was the perfect setting for a new chapter of concerts that combined sophistication with social responsibility.

Tia EinarsenMay 10, 2023Milan, Venues, Impact, Music