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
• Case management support available
• 24/7 Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990

BeyGOOD

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

Cooler Master

• Computer equipment replacement program
• Contact: [email protected]

Crew Nation / Live Nation

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

Entertainment Community Fund

• Emergency financial assistance
• Covers basic living expenses
• Available for performing arts professionals
• Special consideration for mandatory evacuation cases

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

Lutefish

• 100 Lutefish Stream devices donation ($40,000)
• Distribution at NAMM 2025

Metallica's All Within My Hands

• $500,000 grant to relief efforts
• Split between California Community Foundation and Pasadena Community Foundation

MusiCares

• $1,500 financial assistance
• $500 grocery card
• Requirements: 5 years employment or 6 commercial recordings
• $2 million already distributed

NAMM Foundation

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

SONA Foundation

• Support for songwriters and composers
• Must have three recent credits
• LA-based applicants only

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

• Covers equipment loss
• Medical bills
• Living expenses

Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation

• $1 million commitment
• Supporting multiple relief organizations

We Are Moving the Needle

• Microgrants for producers and engineers
• Focus on studio space and gear loss

Additional Corporate Donations:

• Amazon: $10M
• Disney: $15M
• Netflix: $10M
• Warner Bros. Discovery: $15M
• YouTube/Google: $15M
• Meta: $4M
• Sony: $5M
• Snap: $5M
• Comcast: $10M
• Fox Corp: $1M
• Paramount Global: $1M

Photo Credit: CAL FIRE

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