Moby Pledges 100% of Coachella 2026 Earnings to Animal Rights Causes

During an electrifying performance at Coachella, the legendary Moby announced that he is donating 100% of his profits from his 2026 Coachella performances to animal rights organizations.

“Music is what I love, but working on animal rights is my life’s work.”- Moby

The electronic music pioneer, who made his triumphant return to the Coachella stage this April—marking his first appearance at the festival since 2013—confirmed the news just ahead of his second-weekend performance. For Moby, this decision is not just a one-off charitable gesture, but a continuation of his life’s work.

The charitable donation will go towards four different organisations: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Mercy For Animals, The Humane League and Direct Action Everywhere.

Moby, who has been an outspoken advocate for veganism and animal welfare for decades, stated clearly that his primary goal at this stage in his career is to leverage his platform for tangible change. “My main job in life is working as an animal rights activist, and to that end, my hope is to use the revenue and attention from my Coachella show to draw attention to, and financially support, animal rights organizations,” the artist shared in an announcement during his performance.

This isn’t the first time he has donated; in 2024 he donated 100% of the profits from his sold-out European tour to animal rights causes. By choosing to prioritize “purpose over profit,” Moby continues to prove that his influence in the electronic scene extends far beyond the dancefloor.

Moby’s return to Coachella was a milestone for the festival, as he remains the only artist on the 2026 lineup who also performed at the inaugural Coachella in 1999. His recent sets—which included soul-stirring live renditions of classics like “Natural Blues” and “When It’s Cold I’d Like To Die” with guest Jacob Lusk—reminded audiences why he remains a foundational figure in electronic music.