BY KAREN BOSSICK

The sounds of the artist formerly known as Prince will be raised this weekend as part of the battle to cure cancer.

The Music of Prince featuring former members of the band formerly known as New Power Generation will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at River Run Lodge as part of the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial.

The Concert for a Cure benefit concert is part of KTM’s multi-day fundraising event supporting lifesaving cancer research that includes a golf tournament, cancer lecture and auction gala.

Expect some fireworks at Saturday’s concert. COURTESY: Killebrew-Thompson Memorial

Tickets range from $15 for children to $125 for Premium Chair Seating and are available at https://www.showpass.com/2025-concert-for-a-cure/ or by calling Sun Valley Recreation at 208-622-2135.

The concert will feature Brown Mark, a founding member of Prince’s 1980s backing band The Revolution, which preceded his New Power Generation band.

"Bringing Prince’s legendary band to Sun Valley is a dream come true. It’s an honor, really. Their music is iconic, and their presence here makes this year’s Concert for a Cure extra special. Every ticket helps advance lifesaving cancer research, and we’re proud to partner with these musicians and bring our community together to fuel hope and fund a cure," said Hannah Stauts, Executive Director of Killebrew-Thompson.

Saturday’s high-energy tribute features iconic hits like “1999,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Purple Rain,” and “Nothing Compares 2 U.”

New Power Generation has toured around the world, honoring Prince’s legacy with the same vibrant arrangements and soulful performances they once delivered alongside him. Fronting the group is lead singer MacKenzie, whose powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence elevate every moment.

Net proceeds from “Concert for a Cure” will help advance clinical research at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Boise and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. Contributions to St. Luke’s make it possible for residents of the Wood River Valley and communities across Idaho to receive cutting-edge cancer care close to home—eliminating the need to travel to larger metropolitan areas for treatment and access to clinical trials.

St. Luke's Cancer Institute is the region's largest provider of cancer services and a nationally recognized leader in cancer research. It is also home to Idaho's only cancer treatment center for children, only federally sponsored center for hemophilia, and only blood and marrow transplant program.

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, is the Twin Cities’ only Comprehensive Cancer Center, designated ‘Outstanding’ by the National Cancer Institute.

The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial was founded in 1977 by baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and former Idaho Congressman Ralph Harding. The organization has grown into one of the most impactful cancer research fundraisers in the country, contributing more than $24.5 million to its two beneficiaries.

Each August, the event draws more than 350 attendees and 60 corporate sponsors from across the country to Sun Valley.

“The Concert for a Cure is a highlight of our week,” said Stauts. “There’s nothing quite like listening to amazing music while surrounded by people who share the same passion for finding a cure—it feels like a giant hug of solidarity–and a good party.”

CANCER TALK TODAY

The public is invited to “Cancer in Focus,” a public forum focused on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in younger populations. The panel will feature two colorectal cancer survivors, including a 35-year-old rancher from LaGrande, Ore., and two leading researchers from St. Luke’s Cancer Institute and the Masonic Cancer Center.

The free conversation on “Colorectal Cancer, Prevention and the Future of Care” will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. today—Thursday, Aug. 14, in the Continental Room of the Sun Valley Inn.