Since January 7, wildfires have devastated the Greater Los Angeles area, causing over 20 deaths and widespread property damage. With 180,000 residents under evacuation orders, multiple music industry organizations are providing relief support.

Here's a comprehensive list of available resources for LA music industry workers:

ASCAP

• $1 million pledge for displaced songwriter members
• One-time $1,500 stipends
• First come, first served basis
• Must be member in good standing

Backline

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

BeyGOOD

• $2.5 million LA Fire Relief Fund
• Focus on Altadena/Pasadena area
• Assists families who lost homes
• Supports churches and community centers

Crew Nation / Live Nation

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

Entertainment Community Fund

• Emergency financial assistance
• Helps with basic living expenses
• Available for eligible performing arts professionals
• Special considerations for mandatory evacuation cases

FireAid

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

Guitar Center Music Foundation

• Replacement grants for damaged/lost instruments
• Available through February 28
• For LA area musicians and music education programs

MusiCares

• $1,500 financial assistance
• $500 grocery card
• Requires 5 years employment or 6 commercial recording credits
• $1 million initial donation with $2 million already distributed

NAMM Foundation

• $50,000 pledge
• Needs-based assistance
• Supports members, employees, education programs
• Application guidelines pending

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

• Disaster relief fund for LA area
• Covers equipment loss
• Medical bills related to fires
• Living expenses

Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation

• $1 million commitment
• Supporting multiple organizations including:
  • California Community Foundation
  • LAFD Foundation
  • Project HOPE
  • MusiCares

Additional Corporate Donations:

• Amazon: $10 million
• Disney: $15 million
• Netflix: $10 million
• Meta: $4 million
• YouTube/Google: $15 million
• Warner Bros. Discovery: $15 million
• Sony: $5 million
• Others contributing significant amounts

Photo Credit: CAL FIRE

For the latest updates on shelters, health alerts, and evacuation orders, visit Los Angeles County's emergency website.

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