Diplo, Logan Paul to honour Oliver Tree at public celebration of life in Santa Cruz

Oliver Tree's family has announced plans for a public celebration of life in the late singer's hometown of Santa Cruz, California, with Diplo, Logan Paul and several of his closest friends set to pay tribute during a livestreamed memorial event.

The celebration will take place on Saturday, July 25, at the UC Santa Cruz Quarry Amphitheater, where family, friends and fans will gather to remember the musician, whose real name was Oliver Tree Nickell. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on Oliver Tree's official YouTube, Twitch and Instagram channels, allowing fans around the world to take part.

According to the announcement, the three-hour programme will feature live musical performances, tribute videos, never-before-seen archival footage and speeches from those closest to Tree. Confirmed guest speakers include Diplo, Logan Paul, Ethan Klein and Aaron Mercury, alongside members of the artist's family and inner circle.

In a fitting tribute to Oliver Tree's larger-than-life artistic persona, organisers also plan to display multiple caskets representing the different characters he created throughout his career, reflecting the theatrical humour and creativity that defined his music and visual identity.

The memorial will also highlight Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses, a charitable foundation established to honour one of the musician's final wishes. Family members have encouraged those wishing to pay tribute to support the foundation in lieu of flowers.

Oliver Tree died on June 14 at the age of 32 in a helicopter collision near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that claimed the lives of all six people on board. His death prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow artists, with many remembering him as one of music's most original and unconventional performers.

Known for blending alternative rock, pop, hip-hop and internet culture, Tree built a devoted global following with hits including Life Goes On, Miss You and Hurt. His farewell celebration aims to reflect that same spirit, equal parts heartfelt, eccentric and unforgettable, as loved ones gather to celebrate the creativity, humour and originality that defined his life and career.