FUNDRAISING EVENT PRESS RELEASE

For SMASH’s fifth annual benefit concert, I crafted a high-impact press release announcing a star-studded tribute to David Bowie at Seattle’s historic Moore Theatre. Featuring members of Pearl Jam, REM, Sleater-Kinney, Death Cab for Cutie, and more, the release balanced excitement with clarity, highlighting the event’s mission: raising funds to support musicians’ access to healthcare. My goal was to blend bold, playful language with informative detail, drive press coverage, and position SMASH as a cultural cornerstone in Seattle’s music scene. The release helped generate media buzz and strong ticket sales for what The Seattle Times calls “one of Seattle’s best new concert traditions.”

Members of Pearl Jam, REM, Sleater-Kinney, Death Cab for Cutie, The Head & The Heart, and more come together for a tribute to David Bowie raising money for local musicians healthcare.

Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH), a nonprofit organization that provides access to healthcare for musicians in The Puget Sound region, presents their fifth annual fundraising concert at The Moore Theatre on November 20, 2022. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 6, 2022 10:00 AM - Seattle, WA - Let’s freak out in a Moonage Day Dream together for an epic night of music paying tribute to the greatest Starman who ever lived to raise money to support local musicians' health! Hailed as “one of Seattle’s best new concert traditions” by the Seattle Times, A SMASH Benefit is an incredibly special sell-out event held at the Moore Theatre every fall, raising money to help SMASH provides access to healthcare to Puget Sound musicians. Every year they pair Seattle's legacy music artists with local up and comers to pay tribute to music icons. Past tributes include Neil Young, Sam Cooke, U2, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and more. 

This year’s star-studded cast includes Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Peter Buck (REM, Filthy Friends), Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Friends), Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Shaina Shepherd, Charity Rose Thielen and Matty Gervais (The Head & The Heart), Adè A Cônnère and Jayson Kochan (Bijoux), Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver),  Brittany Davis, Courtney Taylor-Taylor (Dandy Warhols), Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows), Kurt Bloch (The Fastbacks), Linda Pitmon (The Baseball Project), Carlarans, Ian Moore, Jovino Santos Neto, Molly Sides (Thunderpussy), Better Wetter with friends, and more to be announced. This event is curated by Black Fret Seattle, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that builds community that support the creation and performance of new music.

“Musicians create music and live music experiences that bring joy, belonging and inspiration into our lives. By supporting our local musicians, we ensure our local music scene will endure and thrive for generations to come, enriching our culture and community.” says Denise Burnside, Executive Director of SMASH. 

A new addition to the night, VIP ticket holders have the opportunity to attend a psychedelic discothèque in space themed after-party at Madame Lou’s, a 350-capacity lower level venue in the Crocodile’s new location on 1st and Wall St. The after-party is hosted by local dance night pop-up Boots!, which features two DJs spinning original 45s, accompanied by live go-go dancers. 

This event is supported by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Slane Whiskey, Jack Daniels, San Juan Seltzery, The Hotel Crocodile, Madame Lou’s, Polite Society, Bloodworks NW, and more to be announced. 

EVENT DETAILS: 

STG presents A SMASH Benefit, Tribute to David Bowie

November 20, 2022 7:00pm 

The Moore Theatre

113 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101

Find tickets at SMASHTribute.com 

ABOUT SMASH

SMASH  is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping our music community healthy and thriving by providing access to primary care, dental services, mental health therapy, vision and hearing screening and services for working musicians in King, Snohomish, Pierce, Mason, Kitsap and Thurston counties.  www.smashseattle.org

MEDIA CONTACT

Nikki Barron - Communications & Outreach Manager at SMASH

Phone: 206.512.0060 Email: Nikki@SMASHSeattle.org