A New Year’s Eve benefit concert by yacht rockers The Docksiders with performances by BoDeans and other top bands will livestream starting 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to assist Milwaukee venues, artists and stagehands struggling in the wake of the pandemic.

All ticket proceeds and donations will be split between the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), which will distribute funds to Milwaukee venues, and the Imagine MKE’s Artist Relief Fund, which is providing grants to Milwaukee artists, musicians and stagehands.

Livestream tickets for the virtual New Year’s Eve party are $20 and can be purchased at https://sucherentertainmentllc.ticketspice.com/thedocksidersnye#ticketBlock. Donations also can be made at the website.