Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, Vince Staples Headline Silverlake Conservatory 25th Anniversary Benefit

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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, Vince Staples Lead Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th Anniversary Show

The benefit concert takes place at Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 17

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September 22, 2026

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Red Hot Chili Peppers , Dave Grohl , and Vince Staples are among the all-star lineup who will perform during Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th anniversary benefit concert The event takes place on Oct. 17 at Hollywood Palladium.

Founded in 2001 by Michael “ Flea ” Balzary and Keith “Tree” Barry alongside friend Peter Weiss, Silverlake Conservatory of Music “fills the gaps in music education programming throughout L.A. public schools” per a statement, providing music lessons to more than 900 students each week. Its scholarship program aids more than 200 students whose families would otherwise be unable to afford music lessons, providing free music lessons, instruments, supplies, ensemble classes, and events.

SCM’s mission “is to facilitate a dynamic music education and to teach beginning and accomplished musicians of all skill levels. Our primary focus is on the youth of the community, but all are welcome and encouraged to participate. We offer private music lessons on all orchestral and band instruments including voice, as well as a variety of ensemble classes at a reasonable cost. We grant scholarships to children who qualify, providing free lessons and instruments.

“Performances and recitals put on by the Conservatory are a fulfilling experience for the students and a beautiful outreach to the community,” SMC’s mission statement continues. “Our goal is to keep our standard of teaching at the highest level while maintaining a friendly, fun and nurturing environment. The study of music enriches not only the lives of the student and teacher, but the community and society as well.”

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