Late singer Oliver Tree will get a predictably quirky send-off on Saturday (July 25) when the “Life Goes On” star is memorialized at a celebration of life at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheater. According to an announcement on Tree’s Instagram, the life of Oliver Tree Nickell will be honored during the program and livestream that will begin at 7:30 p.m. PST and include live music, tribute videos from Oliver’s life and speeches from friends and family; tickets are limited but fans who can’t attend in person can check out the live stream.
The announcement for the three-hour stream promises the screening of unreleased video content from the artist known for filming quirky music videos and viral clips, as well as a roster of guest speakers including DJ/producer Diplo, YouTuber Ethan Klein, Mexican influencer Ethan Mercury and influencer/boxer Logan Paul.
One of Tree’s good friends, Chicago DJ/producer Whethan, announced last week that he will postpone his planned Las Vegas shows at Shambhala this weekend to attend the memorial event.
In keeping with Tree’s playful nature, the event poster also promises caskets for each of the singer’s quirky characters, as well as live music and more.
Tree, 32, died in a tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 14 in an accident that took five other lives. At the time, Tree was traveling through South America as part of his World First World tour, with his label, Atlantic Records, sharing a statement about the singer’s death. “We are shocked and saddened by Oliver’s untimely passing. He was a remarkable talent — a gifted artist and songwriter who forged a thoroughly unique and captivating style,” it read. “Oliver was endlessly inventive and a true original. He was a cherished friend to many and a beloved member of our music family. He profoundly loved music and his fans, and his absence will be deeply felt. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Oliver’s family, friends, and team, as well as the families and loved ones of all those affected by this tragic event.”
All proceeds from Saturday’s event will benefit the foundation/endowment founded by the singer before his death, the Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses.
Check out the event poster below.
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