Oliver Tree's family has confirmed that a public memorial service for the late singer will take place on July 25 at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater in Santa Cruz, California, where he was born and raised. The service will be primarily attended by family and close friends due to limited space, but it will be live-streamed for fans worldwide.
Details of the Memorial
The announcement was shared on Oliver Tree's official social media pages, accompanied by a tribute celebrating his life, career, and creative legacy. The statement described the 32-year-old artist as a "beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend" and highlighted his boundless imagination and prolific creativity.
His family also revealed plans to continue one of his final ambitions by encouraging donations to Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses, a charitable foundation created in his name to support aspiring artists in music, film, performance, and visual arts.
The Tragic Accident
Oliver Tree died on June 14 when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was in the country as part of his ambitious seven-continent world tour. He had recently performed in São Paulo and was scheduled to continue touring across Europe, Australia, and the UK later this year.
News of his death shocked fans globally, with fellow musicians including KSI, Diplo, T-Pain, and Oliver Heldens among those paying tribute. His body was returned to California earlier this month, where his family said he could "finally rest."
Career and Legacy
Oliver Tree was known for hits such as Life Goes On, Miss You, Alien Boy, and When I'm Down, building a huge global following with his distinctive blend of music, comedy, and performance art. His final album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, was released earlier this year and marked a departure from the larger-than-life characters that had defined much of his career.
The family concluded their tribute with one of Oliver's favorite messages to fans: "No matter how strange you think you look, no matter how ugly you feel, you are beautiful." They hope the memorial will celebrate not only his music but the joy, creativity, and inclusivity he inspired throughout his life.
