Editorial Note — Soraya Alcalá
Moby’s decision to donate all Coachella profits to animal rights organizations reflects a commitment that goes far beyond the stage. His activism has been consistent for decades, and this gesture reinforces a message he has defended with clarity and conviction: using visibility to support causes that demand urgency and responsibility.
This announcement positions him once again as an artist who aligns his work with his values, creating impact where it matters.
© Soraya Alcalá · Original Editorial Note
The musician reinforces his long-standing activism with a full donation of festival earnings
Moby Coachella Donation: Moby To Donate 100% Of Coachella Profits To Animal Rights Organizations.
Moby’s decision to donate all Coachella profits to animal rights organizations places “Moby Coachella donation” beyond a headline — it reflects a commitment that extends far beyond the stage. His activism has remained consistent for decades, and this gesture reinforces a message he has upheld with clarity: using visibility to support causes that demand urgency and responsibility.
Following his return to the iconic California stage, Moby announced that he will donate 100% of his Coachella earnings to leading animal rights organizations. “My main job in life is working as an animal rights activist, and my hope is to use the revenue and attention from my Coachella show to draw attention to, and financially support, animal rights organizations,” he said.
While there are countless of animal rights organizations that need our help, Moby has chosen to donate all his Coachella to the following:
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Mercy For Animals
- The Humane League
- Direct Action Everywhere
The announcement continues a long-standing commitment from Moby to align his music with activism. His sold-out 2024 European tour saw 100% of profits donated to animal rights organizations, reinforcing an ethos that consistently places purpose before profit.
Moby returns to Coachella as the only act featured on the original 1999 lineup. Leading the «extremely hyped-up crowd» (The Guardian) through his career hits, the electronic artist surprised the festival with a special appearance from Jacob Lusk, who joined Moby on «When It’s Cold I’d Like To Die» and «Natural Blues» with an emotional vocal performance.
WATCH: «NATURAL BLUES» (LIVE AT COACHELLA 2026)
Jacob Lusk first joined Moby for a reimagining of «When It’s Cold I’d Like To Die», first featured as the final track of 1995’s Everything’s Wrong before beginning 2026’s Future Quiet. The song has found a powerful new global audience in recent years through its use in the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things, becoming Moby’s most streamed song and introducing his music to an entirely new generation of listeners. The 2026 reworking with Lusk reframed the track for a contemporary moment.
LISTEN: FUTURE QUIET
With Coachella in April, followed by a sweeping 28-date European tour from June to August, Moby’s 2026 live plans represent one of the most significant touring moments of his career. This is not simply a return to the stage, but a defining new phase–one that connects past, present and a new generation of listeners across Europe. Connect with Moby via YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Photo credit: Karel Chaldek
