LA Wildfires: Complete List of Music Industry Relief Resources and Charitable Aid
Wildfires have devastated the Greater Los Angeles area since January 7, causing over 20 deaths and forcing evacuation of nearly 180,000 residents. Multiple music industry organizations are offering relief support for affected workers. Here's a comprehensive list of available resources:
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ASCAP is providing $1,500 one-time stipends from a $1 million pledge for affected songwriter members in good standing.
Backline offers mental health resources and case management support. Contact their 24/7 Disaster Distress Hotline at 1-800-985-5990.
BeyGOOD has pledged $2.5 million to aid families in Altadena/Pasadena who lost homes, plus support for churches and community centers.
Cooler Master is replacing lost computer equipment for affected residents. Contact [email protected] for assistance.
Crew Nation/Live Nation committed $1 million to help performing musicians, crew, and industry workers.
Entertainment Community Fund provides emergency financial assistance for eligible performing arts professionals.
FireAid, organized by Live Nation, AEG Presents, and the Irving Azoff family, is planning a benefit concert with $2.5 million already donated by the Eagles.
Guitar Center Music Foundation offers grants through February 28 to replace damaged instruments.
Lutefish is donating 100 streaming devices to LA musicians, available at NAMM 2025.
Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation granted $500,000 to wildfire recovery funds.
MusiCares provides $1,500 financial assistance plus $500 grocery cards to qualifying music professionals.
NAMM Foundation pledged $50,000 for industry members and music education programs.
SONA Foundation assists LA-based songwriters and composers with recent credits.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund offers disaster relief for equipment loss and living expenses.
Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation committed $1 million to various relief organizations.
We Are Moving the Needle provides microgrants for producers and engineers who lost studio space or gear.
Additional corporate donations include:
- Amazon: $10 million
- Disney: $15 million
- Netflix: $10 million
- Meta: $4 million
- Sony: $5 million
- Warner Bros. Discovery: $15 million
- YouTube/Google: $15 million
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