Julien’s Auctions and MusiCares® unveiled additional details for their highly anticipated auction event celebrating Music’s Biggest Night®. The Julien’s MusiCares Charity Relief Auction will feature unique, one-of-a-kind donated items from today’s biggest artists, including benny blanco, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Cher, Jelly Roll, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Tony Bennett,Taylor Swift  and more, along with special items from MusiCares ® Person of the Year honoree, Mariah Carey. The benefit auction takes place on Sunday, February 1 live from Santa Monica, CA at 11am PT/2pm EST and online at Juliensauctions.com. Bidding is open now.

Additional highlights announced today include more than 50 personal items donated by genre-spanning icons including Boy George, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Eminem, Foreigner, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Ringo Starr, Shakira, and Teddy Swims, with even more to be revealed. 

Among the star-powered highlights hitting the auction block are a series of remarkable artist-donated items that span today’s biggest names in music. Standout treasures include a Soundwaves Artwork from the sold-out series created from the audio recording of “Here for it All” signed by Mariah Carey (Est. $2,000-$4,000) along with the spare hood and trunk lid from her custom-built Pink 1961 Ford Thunderbird, which will be signed by Carey (Est. $800-$1,200 ea), a Gibson B.B. King Lucille Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar, autographed by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars (Est. $2,000–$4,000) and a rare original large-scale painting by 19-time Grammy Award winner and 41-time Grammy nominee Tony Bennett, the legendary performer and 1995 MusiCares Person of the Year.  The painting is one of only two large canvases from his collection (Est. $2,000–$4,000).

Also featured are one of a kind pieces including:

• Billie Eilish’s Acoustic Guitar That Has Traveled With Billie In Her Dressing Room Around the World on her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR
• Cher’s Noir Kei Ninomiya Designed Jacket, Embellished With Safety Pins And Worn In Promos for Her Dec 21st Saturday Night Live Appearance
• Eminem’s Owned & Worn Pair Of White/Black/Grey Signed Nike Air Jordans
• Jelly Roll’s 2024 “Interview” Magazine Photo-Shoot Worn Harley Davidson Leather Jacket
• KATSEYE – Two Fedoras Worn By Lara Raj And Megan Skiendiel During “Gabriela” At Lollapalooza 2025 – The Group’s Performance Was To The Largest Audience Ever For A Daytime Slot
• Olivia Rodrigo And Robert Smith – Robert Smith Stage Played Guitar For His Performance With Olivia Rodrigo On June 29, 2025, During Her 2025 Headline Set At Renowned Glastonbury Festival.
• Sabrina Carpenter – Three Different Stage-Used And Signed “Espresso” Coffee Mugs From Her Sold Out ‘Short ‘n’ Sweet’ Tour Stops In New York City, Nashville And Toronto

Rounding out the stellar line up are “The Tortured Poets Department” Epiphone Song Maker Acoustic Guitar signed by Taylor Swift (not played) (Est. $2,000–$4,000) and a Gibson Jessica signed by Slash (Est. $2,000–$4,000). A signed, hardcover edition of 18-time Grammy Award-winning and 83-time Grammy-nominated Sir Paul McCartney’s 2021 book of the year, The Lyrics: 1965 to Present (W.W. Norton, 2021) hand signed and personalized to the winning bidder (Est. $8,000–$12,000).

The auction also features a curated selection of stage and tour memorabilia, including authentic props from Mariah Carey’s “#1 to Infinity” Las Vegas Residency, alongside additional vintage collectibles, artist-signed artworks, and one-of-a-kind pieces celebrating music’s most influential icons.

“For 19 years, Julien’s Auctions has been honored to support MusiCares and its vital mission of musicians helping other less fortunate musicians,” said Martin Nolan, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Julien’s Auctions. “Through this enduring partnership, significant funds have been raised to provide critical assistance to members of the music community in times of need. The generosity of this year’s MusiCares’ Person of the Year 2026, Mariah Carey, along with the extraordinary contributions of many other renowned artists, makes a profound impact. A continued reinforcement of the strength, compassion, and solidarity of the global music community.”

Julien’s, the industry-leading pop culture memorabilia auction house, is once again partnering with MusiCares® on a star‑studded charity relief auction celebrating the year’s most outstanding musical achievements. For more than 19 years, Julien’s and MusiCares® have joined forces on this highly anticipated Grammy® Week tradition. This year’s event will take place live at the Recording Academy in Santa Monica, CA and online at juliensauctions.com on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET.

The Julien’s MusiCares Charity Relief Auction plays a crucial role in sustaining MusiCares® mission to provide a safety net for music professionals in times of crisis. Held in conjunction with the MusiCares Person of the Year celebration, this annual sale raises essential funds that help industry professionals recover from emergencies. 

While the items on the block pay tribute to the creativity and legacy of music’s most influential artists, the dollars raised translate directly into life‑changing support. Proceeds help fund disaster relief, mental health services, addiction recovery programs, and essential living expenses for music people and their families—needs that are especially urgent as MusiCares® continues to respond to both immediate and long‑term impacts of recent devastating events.

“MusiCares is so proud to partner with Julien’s to bring the most extraordinary music memorabilia to music fans around the globe,” said Theresa Wolters, MusiCares Executive Director.  “Through the generosity of Mariah Carey and other legendary artists over the years, Julien’s Auctions has raised significant funding, allowing MusiCares to provide the essential care we do.”  

This official Grammy® Week event precedes the 2026 Grammy Awards® telecast, with proceeds benefiting MusiCares®, the leading music‑industry charity. MusiCares® provides the music community with a comprehensive network of health and human services, spanning physical and mental health care, addiction recovery, unforeseen personal emergencies, and disaster relief.

All auction proceeds will benefit MusiCares®. For more information on attending Person of the Year Honoring Mariah Carey, visit: https://personoftheyear.musicares.org/

Highlights announced today include (in alphabetical order):

• Alex Warren | Signed And Hand-Painted Taylor Gs Mini Acoustic Guitar By His Wife, Kouvr Annon
• benny blanco | Yamaha PSR-6 Keyboard used for Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream”
• Billie Eilish | Acoustic Guitar That Has Traveled With Billie In Her Dressing Room Around the World on her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR
• Boy George | Signed Leather Jacket
• Chappell Roan | Signed “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” (1 Year Anniversary Edition)
• Charli xcx | Signed Gibson SG Q Electric Guitar, Fire Tiger
• Cher | Noir Kei Ninomiya Designed Jacket Worn In Promos For Her SNL Appearance
• Coldplay | Chris Martin Signed Gibson AJ Maple Custom Acoustic Guitar
• Dave Grohl | Nixon “Sentry” Stainless Steel Leather and Flannel Limited Edition Wristwatch Made From Dave’s Green & Blue Flannel Shirt
• Depeche Mode | Dave Gahan 2023 “Memento Mori Tour” Stage-Worn and Signed Vest
• Eminem | Signed Nike Air Jordan Sneakers
• Foreigner | Signed Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar, Satin Black
• Iggy Pop | Nixon “Sentry” Stainless Steel and Leather Limited Edition Wristwatch Made From Iggy’s Brown Leather Belt
• Jelly Roll | 2024 “Interview” Magazine Photo-Shoot Worn Harley Davidson Leather Jacket
• KATSEYE | 2025 Lollapalooza Lara Raj Stage-Worn “Gabriela” Fedoras
• Krist Novoselic | Nixon “Sentry” Brass and Denim Limited Edition Wristwatch Made From Krist’s Studio 606 Denim Jacket
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars | Signed Gibson B.B. King Lucille Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar
• Leland Sklar | Signed “Hand Carved Bass” Metal Art Print With Photos – in the photo above
• Mariah Carey|Pink 1961 Ford Thunderbird Spare Trunk And Hood From Vegas Residency
• Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith | Robert Smith’s Stage Played Acoustic Guitar, Signed By Both Smith And Olivia Rodrigo At Their Glastonbury 2025 Performance
• Paul McCartney | ’The Lyrics: 1965 to Present’ Signed and Personalized
• Phil Collins | Signed Giclee Print Artwork
• Quincy Jones | Signed Giclee Print Artwork
• Ringo Starr | Signed Drum Head
• ROLE MODEL | Signed Fender Acoustic Guitar, Natural
• Sabrina Carpenter | 2025 Madison Square Garden Stage-Used and Signed “Espresso” NY
• Shakira | Signed Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar, Sunburst
• Slash | Signed GibsonSlash| Nixon Watch From His Donated Leather Jacket – in the photo above
• Stray Kids | Hoodies and Signed Vinyl
• Taylor Swift | Signed “The Tortured Poets Department” Epiphone Song Maker Acoustic Guitar
• Teddy Swims | SIgned and Personalized Deluxe 3LP Box Set “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy” Pressed on Colored Vinyl with a One-Of-A-Kind Tour Laminate, Litho Print and more
• The Eagles | Don Felder Signed “Hotel California” Painting With Photos
• The Marías | “Submarine” Painting On Canvas
• Tony Bennett | Signed Beach Painting, Large Scale Canvas One Of Only Two Existing, Donated By His Wife Susan Benedetto

Previously Announced Items:

• Mariah Carey | 2015-2017 Stage-Used “Mariah: Number 1 to Infinity” Las Vegas Residency Thunderbird Convertible Car
• Mariah Carey | 2015-2017 Stage-Used “Mariah: Number 1 to Infinity” Las Vegas Residency
• Jet Ski

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
Sunday, February 1, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time (approximately)
“MusiCares Charity Relief Auction”
An Official 2026 Grammy Week Event

The Recording Academy – MusiCares Foundation
3030 Olympic Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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About Julien’s Auctions

For the moments that matter. You know that moment when the lights dim, right before your favorite band starts playing? Or that feeling right before the credits roll on a movie that changed your whole world in an instant? The air is charged with anticipation and words are never going to do it justice because you just really had to be there.

At Julien’s Auctions, we exist to bring those moments back into your life through iconic artifacts and one-of-a-kind collections. Whether collaborating directly with artists, partnering with legendary estates, or working closely with discerning collectors, our auctions make culture pop with the promise of discovery and reconnection. From Hollywood legends to fashion icons, our sales celebrate luxury, history, and the stories that define generations.

From Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Ringo Starr to Lady Gaga, Banksy, and Kurt Cobain — from Los Angeles to the world, we are where originals find their kind.

More about MusiCares

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: http://www.musicares.org