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Gwen Stefani concert helps raise $350K for Dreyfoos School of the Arts

'If I went to Dreyfoos school, where would I be today,' Gwen Stefani says during fundraiser
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — One of music's biggest names was in West Palm Beach on Saturday for a good cause.

Three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani held a concert at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches to benefit the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

During the concert, the "Hollaback Girl" singer spoke about the benefits of music in schools, which are helping to shape the next generation of entertainers.

Dreyfoos School of the Arts students perform at the fundraiser on April 29, 2023.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts students perform at the fundraiser on April 29, 2023.

"If I went to Dreyfoos school, where would I be today," Stefani said to the crowd. "Seriously, we just had a garage. That's all we had."

The fundraising gala was organized by Save our Musicians Foundation and raised $350,000 for the school.

Students had the opportunity to show off their own talent by performing on the same stage as Stefani. Other Dreyfoos students had their artwork displayed and then sold at a private auction.

Gwen Stefani meets with Dreyfoos School of Arts Principal Blake Bennett, April 29, 2023
Gwen Stefani meets with Dreyfoos School of Arts Principal Blake Bennett.

Organizers of the Save our Musicians Foundation said they now plan to organize similar galas for art schools across the country.