Music Industry Unites: Millions in Donations Flow to LA Fire Victims from Beyoncé, Warner Music Group, MusiCares & More

Music Industry Unites: Millions in Donations Flow to LA Fire Victims from Beyoncé, Warner Music Group, MusiCares & More

By Marcus Stevenson

January 17, 2025 at 07:06 PM

Major music industry organizations and artists are rallying to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires through substantial donations and relief efforts.

Beyonce performs at charity event

Beyonce performs at charity event

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD foundation has pledged $2.5 million to assist families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, supporting churches and community centers addressing immediate needs.

The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund committed $1 million to various organizations, including the California Community Foundation, LAFD Foundation, Project HOPE, and MusiCares.

MusiCares has already distributed over $2 million in aid, exceeding their initial $1 million commitment. NAMM established a wildfire relief fund with an initial $50,000 contribution.

Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation granted $500,000, split between:

  • California Community Foundation (CCF) Wildfire Recovery Fund
  • Pasadena Community Foundation's Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund

Major corporate donations include:

  • Amazon: $10 million
  • Comcast: $10 million
  • Netflix: $10 million
  • Sony: $5 million
  • Paramount Global: $1 million

The CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund focuses on:

  • Housing assistance
  • Mental health services
  • Medical care
  • Emergency communication systems
  • Financial disaster assistance
  • Infrastructure rebuilding

The Pasadena Community Foundation works directly with civic and nonprofit leaders to ensure aid reaches those most in need, supporting both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

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