Musician Moby gives all Coachella earnings to animal charities, continuing his long-standing commitment to animal rights.
Electronic music pioneer Moby has once again proven his commitment to animal activism by choosing philanthropy over profits.
Moby, who celebrates 39 years of veganism later this year, announced his latest act of kindness during his appearance at the iconic Coachella festival. After delivering two high-energy sets on the Mojave stage, the musician revealed that he will be donating every penny of his performance fee to frontline animal rights organisations.
He will distribute the funds between four organisations in total, including Mercy for Animals and the Humane League.
- Mercy for Animals: Focused on the front lines of the food industry, this international group conducts undercover investigations to expose cruelty within factory farms. Their goal is to reform the global food system and inspire more compassionate consumer choices.
- The Humane League: This organisation works internationally to improve welfare standards for animals raised for food. They have been instrumental in pushing major global brands to commit to cage-free and higher-welfare policies.
- Direct Action Everywhere: A grassroots network that uses ‘open rescue’ and non-violent direct action to challenge the legal status of animals. They focus on bold, visible protests to drive social and political change for all sentient beings.
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: A US-based organisation that combines medical expertise with advocacy. They promote preventative medicine and plant-based nutrition while campaigning to end the use of animals in medical research and training.
Moby’s animal rights donations
This is far from the first time the artist has given up his profits for the sake of the animals.
During his decade-long hiatus from touring, Moby joked that the only way to get him back on the road would be to ensure he didn’t make a single penny, according to a 2023 interview with NME. True to his word, he didn’t take any earnings from his 2024 tour, instead donating all of the profits to 14 different animal charities globally.
His current 2026 schedule is set to be busy, with festival appearances supplementing a 28-date European tour and his first Brighton performance in over 25 years. These shows also serve to promote his 23rd studio album, Future Quiet.
Original source: https://www.veganfoodandliving.com
