Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Winter Run Generated $900K In Charitable Donations

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) wrapped another hugely ambitious winter tour generating approximately $900,000 in charitable donations bringing the band’s total giving to more than $20 million since the first tour in 1999.

“The Lost Christmas Eve” tour was the final chapter in the band’s Christmas Trilogy with more than 100 shows spanning 36 days between Nov. 13 and December 30.

A large portion of this year’s fundraising came from a partnership with Jay Lucarelli, president and CEO of Minutemen Family of Companies and Barney Monk Event Staffing. Lucarelli and his companies donated $50,000 to Vet Tix, a non-profit organization that provides free event tickets to veterans and their families. TSO matched the donation, resulting in $100,000 worth of “The Lost Christmas Eve” concert tickets gifted to deserving veterans.

“This partnership allows us to give the magic of TSO to those who have served our country with courage and sacrifice,” said Michael A. Focareto III, founder and CEO of Vet Tix and a U.S. Navy veteran in a statement.

The partnership between Lucarelli, his companies and TSO runs deep. In addition to the $50,000 Minutemen donated to Vet Tix this year, the company also gave $50,000 to TSO local concert charities, bringing their overall total to $100,000 during the 2024 tour. In 2023, their combined efforts resulted in an added $65,000 in charitable donations from TSO.

Founded by Paul O’Neill, the theatrical rock band has invested more than $20 million in high-caliber production reaching more than 100 million people in more than 80 cities. The recent tour featured a completely reimagined production of “The Lost Christmas Eve” with cutting-edge visuals, pyrotechnics and a high-energy second set packed with TSO’s greatest hits and fan favorites.