Elton John and Brandi Carlile unite to offset Trump Administration's cuts to HIV/AIDS relief

“Without prompt action, decades of progress in the global fight against HIV could be reversed, creating a global health crisis that we have both the power and the tools to prevent,” Elton John said in a statement.

“Our mission is more important than ever – we refuse to leave anyone behind – and I’m so fortunate that Brandi is not only a wonderful collaborator and artist, but a dear friend who shares my vision of a world where HIV care is prioritised and protected.”

“It was a lifelong dream come true for me to come together with my hero and friend Elton John to make our album ‘Who Believes in Angels?,’ and now, we’re excited to announce that our foundations are also partnering to make our music mean even more,” Brandi Carlile adds.

“Elton’s activism and work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation was what led me to Elton before I even heard a note of his music. It’s an incredible honor to launch this partnership and raise funds for the life-saving work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Rocket Response Fund at a time when support is needed the most.”