> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # LA Fire Relief For Musicians, Music Industry Pros: UPDATED 1.23.25 - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/la-fire-relief-for-musicians-and-music-professionals/ - Published: 2025-01-23T13:58:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-23T16:29:25.000Z - Description: MusiCares announced that it has collected $3.5 million fof fire relief for musicians and music industry pros just as new fire warnings were forecast in greater Los Angeles. - Author: Bruce Houghton - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Music Business, Music Tech, DIY, DIY musicians, music, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:15 Our list of LA fire relief resources for musicians and music industry professionals continues to grow. Here is Hyperbot’s continuously updated a list of LA fire relief for musicians and music pros along with cancellations, concerts, donations and other resources updated as of 1.23.25. **Please add links to any additional resources in the Comments section.** ### Donation from UMG, Sony & WMG **Universal Music Group** shared that at least 50 of its employees lost or were forced out of their homes. Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge pledged immediate support in a letter obtained by Hits Daily Double: “…at least 50 of our colleagues have been totally displaced, with many losing their homes entirely. With the fires still raging and threatening other areas of Los Angeles, unfortunately this is far from over.” **Warner Music Group** and the **Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund** [announced a $1 million pledge](https://www.wmg.com/news/warner-music-group-blavatnik-family-foundation-social-justice-fund-commits-1-million-to-los-angeles-relief-efforts?ref=hypebot.com) for relief and rebuilding efforts including **MusiCares**, the **California Community Foundation**, **LAFD Foundation** and **Project Hope**. **Sony** announced that it would donate $5 million. **YouTube** and **Google** will contribute $15 million toward relief efforts via organizations including Emergency Network Los Angeles, American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Recovery. **Beyonce** donated $2.5 million via her foundation to the effort. **Metallica**‘s foundation added $500,000. ### Cancelled Grammy Events In Friday, Spotify became the latest major player to cancel all Grammy related events and pledge their support of relief efforts. Earlier in the week, **UMG** cancelled all Grammy parties and events, and will put those funds towards fire disaster relief. **Warner Music Group**, **Sony Music**. and **BMG** also cancelled their Grammy related events. **NMPA, AIMP, Billboard, Friends ’N’ Family,** **Milk & Honey**, **Core Entertainment,** **Luminate** have all cancelled their Grammy Week events. ### “For Los Angeles” Concerts A host of artists are set to play **“For Los Angeles”—A Benefit for Those Impacted by Wildfires**, two shows for California wildfire relief and recovery, **January 22** at **The Troubadour** in West Hollywood and **January 28** at **Lodge Room** in Highland Park. On January 22, **Local** **Natives**, **Medium Build**, **Madison** **Cunningham**, **Winnetka Bowling League**, **Phantom Planet**, **Olivia O’Brien**, **Lydia** **Night**, **Annika Bennett**, **Cannons** and more will play a special show at The Troubadour hosted by **Christoper Mintz-Plasse**. **Lord Huron**, **Magdalena Bay**, **Madi Diaz**, **Stephen** **Sanchez** and **Zinadelphia** are set to play stripped down sets at **Lodge Room** on **January 28.** Proceeds from the shows will go to the [California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund](https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/?ref=hypebot.com) and [Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund](https://pasadenacf.org/donate/?ref=hypebot.com). Tickets are available [here](https://linktr.ee/ForLosAngeles?ref=hypebot.com). Not in LA? You can still donate and claim your free ticket for the Troubadour live stream at [https://volume.com/t/yGxywN/](https://volume.com/t/yGxywN/?ref=hypebot.com) Organized by a group of LA-based industry friends—McKenzie Rice, Elliot Glickman, Laura Ramsay and Kathryn Callahan—“For Los Angeles” is presented by The Troubadour, Lodge Room, LoyalT Management and Little Operation Management, in partnership with **The National Independent Venue Association ([NIVA](https://www.hypebot.com/niva-independent-live-music-survey/)).** ### FireAid Benefit Concert The **Azoff family** and rivals **Live Nation** and **AEG** are joining forces for a benefit concert called **FireAid**. That’s days before the **Grammy Awards,** who on Monday announced they would proceed has planned. “[FireAid](https://fireaidla.org/?ref=hypebot.com)” will be held Jan. 30 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood in the Los Angeles area, and be broadcast across multiple channels. The lineup includes: - Billie Eilish and Finneas - Dave Matthews and John Mayer - Earth Wind & Fire - Gracie Abrams - Green Day - Gwen Stefani - Jelly Roll - Joni Mitchell - Katy Perry - Lady Gaga - Lil Baby - P!nk - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Rod Stewart - Sting - Stephen Stills - Stevie Nicks - Tate McRae - More are being added ### The Grammys and MusiCares **The Recording Academy** says that the **Grammy Awards** “will proceed as planned.” In a letter to members obtained by the LA Times, said that awards, scheduled to air on February 2 on CBS from the Crypto Arena in downtown L.A., will move forward “in close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources.” “This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” said CEO **Harvey Mason Jr.** and Board of Trustees chair **Tammy Hurt** in a statement. The Recording Academy **MusiCares** foundation’s annual event will also go forward. This year’s event will feature a tribute to the **Grateful** **Dead**, and is set for the Friday preceding the Grammys. More on MusiCares relief efforts below. ## LA Fire Relief For Musicians & Music Industry Professionals Hypebot’s continuously updated a list of LA fire relief for musicians and music industry professionals **UPDATED AS OF 1.23.25**. #### Heritage Emergency National Task Force This branch of FEMA, is offering relief for Cultural Institutions, Arts Organizations and Individual Artists and Performing Groups. **Details [here](https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/process?utm%5Fsource=ActiveCampaign&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fcontent=Los%20Angeles%2C%20we%20re%20here%20for%20you&utm%5Fcampaign=We%20re%20here%20for%20you).** #### ASCAP ASCAP will distribute $1 million in emergency fire relief to songwriters and composers in the Los Angeles area. Members must have suffered loss or damage to their primary residence or studio, or been evacuated from their homes as a result of the LA fires. **Details [here](http://www.ascap.com/lafirerelief?ref=hypebot.com).** #### MusiCares The **Recording Academy’s MusiCares** are has pledged $1 million to support music professionals impacted by the wildfires. They are also seeking donations. “We expect the disaster relief efforts in Los Angeles to be extraordinary, if even just on the basis of how many music people have lost their homes in the last day,” said MusiCares executive director **Laura Segura.** “MusiCares can help with short term emergent needs for those currently displaced, and then longer-term services as we get a handle on the full extent of how music people are impacted.” **Details [here](https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Help For Venues & L:ive Music Businesses The NIVA related **NIVF Emergency Relief Fund** is stepping in to provide critical disaster relief to help venues and live businesses rebuild and reopen their doors. If your venue or business has been directly impacted, please apply for financial assistance today [here.](https://niva.submittable.com/submit/239569/nivf-emergency-relief-fund-2025-application?utm%5Fmedium=email&%5Fhsenc=p2ANqtz-9KWNvHkvXhHbJznHw95FWUqvsEI3UYUTSkjP9d5zCEt60UXGh-52uYQSZ1PNlxc5duZbXaqRCfdS%5FHfdgyFaPiuAoPLS9aotk%5FT0vGBuPyitMdslA&%5Fhsmi=343026720&utm%5Fcontent=343026720&utm%5Fsource=hs%5Femail) #### Newport Festivals Foundation The foundation of Newport Folk and Jazz Festival is offering emergency grants to musicians, crews, and industry folks impacted by the fires. **Details [here](https://4502e699.streaklinks.com/CRnrKimS0qgmtmxXVQJS5%5FOD/https%3A%2F%2Fmmfus.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Da401ba715d5313efa07c89e22%26id%3D7af1bc5cd1%26e%3Dfa0628c38c?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Discogs The record-collecting platform will donate sales revenue on Friday Jan. 17 directly to MusiCares. **Details [here](https://www.discogs.com/about/news/community-support-los-angeles-fires-2025/?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Sound Royalties Sound Royalties is launching a new Wildfire Relief Program to offer no-cost, no-fee royalty advances of up to $50,000 to qualified applicants whose primary residence or business is located in FEMA or California state-designated emergency zones. Sound Royalties does not require personal guarantees or financial statements, nor does the company take possession of copyrights. The program will remain open to applications through March 31, 2025. **Details [here](https://www.soundroyalties.com/soundroyaltieswildfirereliefprogram.?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Sweet Relief Musicians Fund **The [Sweet Relief Musicians Fund](https://www.sweetrelief.org/?ref=hypebot.com)** launched a fund for music professionals in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. Funds raised will go to help recoup the loss of music equipment, medical bills related to the fires and other living expenses. **Details [here](https://www.sweetrelief.org/naturaldisasterfund.html?ref=hypebot.com).** #### The 100 Percenters The 100 Percenters group started the [LA Wildfire Relief Fundraiser](https://www.the100percenters.com/la-wildfire-relief-fundraiser?ref=hypebot.com) to benefit professional songwriters, producers, artists and music professionals. The fund will provide immediate grants up to $2,500 for housing, transportation and essentials; support rebuilding efforts with grants of up to $10,000 to replace equipment and “restore creative spaces”; and offer mental health support with grants of up to $2,000 for counseling and wellness services. **Details [here](https://www.the100percenters.com/la-wildfire-relief-fundraiser?ref=hypebot.com).** #### We Are Moving the Needle Their [Microgrants Wildfire Relief Fund](https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate?ref=hypebot.com) sill support “early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators who have lost studio space or gear” in the wildfires. **Details [here](https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Guitar Center Guitar Center is offering instrument replacement assistance for musicians who lost gear in the LA fires. **Details [here](http://guitarcenterfoundation.org/fires?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Entertainment Community Fund The Entertainment Community Fund is offering financial relief for all performing arts and entertainment professionals. **Details [here](https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help?ref=hypebot.com).** #### The Black Music Action Coalition The coalition announced a relief fund with a focus on Black residents and small businesses in the L.A. area The organization will disperse 100% of monies received. **Details [here](https://blackmusicactioncoalition.donorsupport.co/page/LAFIRERELIEF?ref=hypebot.com).** #### SONA Foundation’s Songwriter Fund The SONA Foundation’s Songwriter Fund is for songwriters and composers financially affected by the 2025 Palisades, Eaton and related L.A.-area fires. To qualify, provide links demonstrating professional work as a music creator, be based in and around the area of the fires, and have three recent songwriter and/or composer credits. (e.g., website, YouTube, streaming, SoundCloud, or PRO). The public can donate to the Songwriter Fund. The SONA Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, so donations are tax-deductible. **Details [here](https://www.sonafoundation.com/donate?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Inevitable Foundation The Inevitable Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund will support disabled creatives impacted by the crisis. **Details [here](https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Seahorse Sound Studios This Downtown LA studio space will [store gear and equipment](https://seahorsesoundstudios.com/contact?ref=hypebot.com) for evacuated musicians. #### Good Boy Records LA based [Good Boy Records ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DEoTWLTJX6J/?hl=en&ref=hypebot.com)is offering free studio time in Studio City. **Details [here](https://calendar.app.google/5KLPtJ3AHXg4As9P9?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Backline Backline offers mental health and wellness services for music industry professionals and their families. “Know that Backline is here for you and that you are not alone,” the organization wrote in an [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnRPPXSyL-/?ref=hypebot.com) post. “You can reach out to us via our case submission form and a Case Manager will contact you to help you get the long-term support you need. If you need immediate assistance, please reach out to the Disaster Distress Hotline for free 24/7 support by calling 1-800-985-5990.” **Details [here](https://wearebackline.org/?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Music Health Alliance Mental Health Fund The MHA’s Mental Health Program provides outpatient mental health resources, funding and follow-up to qualified music industry professionals. **Details [here](https://4502e699.streaklinks.com/CRnrKievb6iJ-fcjOQrfT7AZ/https%3A%2F%2Fmmfus.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Da401ba715d5313efa07c89e22%26id%3D715875b68e%26e%3Dfa0628c38c?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Entertainment Community Fund Formerly known as the Actors Fund, the Entertainment Community Fund offers financial assistance to performing arts and entertainment professionals including for housing, healthcare, and other immediate needs **Details [here](https://entertainmentcommunity.org/?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Madlib From Pitchfork: “[Madlib](https://pitchfork.com/artists/2885-madlib/?ref=hypebot.com) has [disclosed](https://www.instagram.com/madlib/p/DExf4kMJR-7/?ref=hypebot.com) that he and his family lost their home in [the wildfires](https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/california-wildfires?ref=hypebot.com) that are spreading across the Los Angeles area. Due to “losing their home, decades of music, and equipment,” they’re seeking donations “to help Madlib with immediate personal needs, essentials like clothing, temporary housing, transportation costs and the tools Madlib needs to continue creating the music that has touched so many lives.” **Details [here.](https://donorbox.org/madlibrebuild/?ref=hypebot.com)** #### NAMM NAMM has pledged $50,000 and seeking donations. The fund will provide assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs and music professionals effected by the fires. For now at least, the 2025 NAMM Show will go on as planned January 21-25 in Anaheim, about 55 miles from the wildfires:.“NAMM will continue to monitor the situation daily as the winds calm down and fires are contained,” **Details [here](https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/?ref=hypebot.com#!/donation/checkout).** #### Consequence of Sound The music site is selling a special edition of our [Protect Live Music T-shirt](https://consequenceofsound.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GE3J3Kh6pCs%5F%5FLFUuNs3XBSjAP2v-o4kKTLV6GhDXR5yky.0eJx237zj%5FHykNY2bHHDJFCe5U&ref=hypebot.com), with 100% of proceeds going to benefit MusiCares. Plus, other items on sale at the [Consequence Shop](https://consequenceofsound.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GE3J3Kh6pCs%5F%5FLFUuNs3XBSjAP2v-o4kKTLV6GhDXR5yky.0eJx237zj%5FHykNY2bHHDJFCe6m&ref=hypebot.com) will have 100% of proceeds diverted to the World Central Kitchen. **Details [here.](https://shop.consequence.net/collections/all-for-la-benefit?ref=hypebot.com)** #### Agents vs. Assistants The music industry site AvA is selling merch with 100% of the profits going to the California Fire Foundation. **Details [here](https://www.assistants-vs-agents.com/collections/lafire?ref=hypebot.com).** ### Go Fund Me ampaigns Chris Castle offers an overview of FEMA resources and how A GoFundMe and other aid may effect eligibility for federal funds. **Details [here](https://thetrichordist.com/2025/01/14/crowd-sourced-charitable-funding-and-fema/?ref=hypebot.com).** #### Individual Musicians & Music Industry Pros This doc lists dozens of musicians, producers, managers, agents and other music industry professionals effected by the LA fires and their individual Go Fund Me campaigns shared via [The National Independent Talent Association](https://nitolive.org/?ref=hypebot.com) (NITO). **Details [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ/htmlview?urp=gmail%5Flink&ref=hypebot.com).** ***Bruce Houghton*** *is the Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/), a Senior Advisor at [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com), a [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com) professor and the founder of the Skyline Artists Agency*