The Ally Coalition celebrated its 11th Annual Talent Show at the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City on December 15.
Created and curated by TAC Founder, Jack Antonoff the event featured special guest performances from Florence Welch, Hayley Williams, Rachel Zegler, Trey Anastasio, Rainsford, Andrew Dost, Claud, Samia, Hank, Annie DiRusso, backed by Antonoff’s band Bleachers, along with stand-up sets from Mike Birbiglia, Chris Lambert and Chris Laker. Proceeds from the night go to organizations across the U.S. to support unhoused LGBTQ+ youths.
Founded in 2013 by Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, TAC is committed to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth through tours, social media campaigns and collaborative partnerships, providing critical support for grassroots non-profit organizations. With TAC’s unique connection to the entertainment industry, the artists they partner with use their platforms to raise awareness of the systemic inequalities facing the LGBTQ population and activate prominent members of the creative community and their fan bases to engage with these issues in meaningful and impactful ways.
In addition to the Talent Show, The Ally Coalition hosted its 4th annual Day of Services, this past Friday, December 12 @ The LGBT Center in Manhattan. TAC’s Day of Services brings together local LGBTQ organizations, medical service organizations, and clothing brands to support the at-risk and homeless youth in the community. The event saw an uptick in clients of over 60% from the year prior, highlighting the importance and increased need for these essential services.
In 2025, The Ally Coalition went on tour with Lucy Dacus, Ethel Cain, DJO, Trixie Mattell, Remi Wolf, TV On The Radio, Grizzly Bear, Lauren Mayberry, PVRIS, Joy Oladokun, and Trousdale. TAC hosted service projects at The Grammy Museum and at LGBTQ+ Centers with Maren Morris to pack hygiene kits for LGBTQ+ youth. TAC helped produce the social impact side of festivals such as Shadow of the City and Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings VIII.
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