Oliver Tree's Celebration of Life: How Friends, Family, and the Music Community Are Honoring a Truly Original Artist

Oliver Tree was one of those artists who never tried to fit in, and that’s exactly what made him so important to his fans and the people who knew him best. The 32-year-old musician left us in June after a tragic helicopter crash while touring South America, but his legacy lives on through the memories of those who worked alongside him and the millions who connected with his fearless, weird, wonderful music videos. This Saturday, July 25, friends and family are gathering at UC Santa Cruz for a three-hour celebration of his life that promises to be as unique and creative as Oliver himself.

The event is bringing together some seriously big names in entertainment and music. Diplo, Logan Paul, Ethan Klein, and others are showing up to share stories and pay their respects during a livestreamed event that starts at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time. There’ll be live music, tribute videos, unreleased content, and speeches from the people who knew him best. In true Oliver Tree fashion, organizers are even keeping character caskets as part of the celebration, honoring his playful, one-of-a-kind spirit. If you can’t make it to California, don’t worry, because the whole thing will be available to watch online from anywhere in the world.

What makes this celebration even more meaningful is that every dollar raised goes straight to Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses foundation, an organization Oliver created to support young talented individuals. So while everyone’s coming together to remember an incredible artist, they’re also investing in the next generation of creative minds who might change the world the same way Oliver did. If you’re feeling the impact of his loss or just want to be part of honoring someone who dared to be different, tune in tomorrow night. What’s one thing you’ll remember most about Oliver Tree’s creativity and impact on music?