Ringo Starr, David Byrne, Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco and other artists are among those donating unique items for Housing Works’ second annual “Turn It Up!” auction. The fundraiser includes contributions from musicians and other public figures, with proceeds benefiting the organization.
The outlets report that the auction is open through Oct. 1 and features items ranging from artwork to memorabilia. Rolling Stone and Variety both list major-name donors such as Ringo Starr and David Byrne, alongside Joan Baez. They also include additional music figures, including The National’s Matt Berninger, Richard Hell of Television, Ani DiFranco, and Def Leppard’s Rick Allen, as part of the broader set of auction lots.
While both sources broadly describe the same auction and participating donors, their emphasis differs: Rolling Stone highlights the presence of artwork by David Byrne and other notable artists, while Variety focuses more on the lineup of donors and the “Turn It Up!” format. Both describe the effort as a fundraising drive tied to Housing Works.
