Complete Guide: Music Industry Relief Resources for LA Wildfire Victims

Complete Guide: Music Industry Relief Resources for LA Wildfire Victims

By Marcus Stevenson

January 18, 2025 at 05:12 PM

Since January 7, wildfires have devastated the Greater Los Angeles area, causing over 20 deaths and widespread property damage. Nearly 180,000 residents remain under evacuation orders, prompting music industry organizations to offer relief support.

Here's a comprehensive list of resources available to LA music industry workers affected by the wildfires:

ASCAP

  • $1 million pledge for displaced songwriter members
  • One-time $1,500 stipends
  • First come, first served basis

Backline

  • Mental health resources for musicians
  • Case management support
  • 24/7 Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990

BeyGOOD

  • $2.5 million LA Fire Relief Fund
  • Focused on Altadena/Pasadena area families
  • Support for churches and community centers

Cooler Master

Crew Nation / Live Nation

  • $1 million relief fund
  • Supports musicians, crew, and industry workers
  • Additional employee support through Taking Care of Our Own program

Entertainment Community Fund

  • Emergency financial assistance
  • Helps with healthcare and housing
  • Available to eligible performing arts professionals

FireAid

  • Benefit concert by Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Irving Azoff family
  • Eagles donated $2.5 million

Guitar Center Music Foundation

  • Instrument replacement grants
  • Application deadline: February 28

MusiCares

  • $1,500 financial assistance
  • $500 grocery card
  • $2 million already distributed

NAMM Foundation

  • $50,000 pledge
  • Supports members, employees, and music education programs

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

  • Covers equipment loss
  • Medical bills
  • Living expenses

Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation

  • $1 million commitment
  • Supporting multiple relief organizations

Additional corporate donations include:

  • Amazon: $10 million
  • Disney: $15 million
  • Netflix: $10 million
  • YouTube/Google: $15 million
  • Warner Bros. Discovery: $15 million

Fire truck battles LA building blaze

Fire truck battles LA building blaze

Photo Credit: CAL FIRE

For current shelter information and evacuation updates, visit Los Angeles County's emergency website.

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