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Sony Music has emerged as a leading responder, with its parent company announcing a $5 million donation to support emergency relief efforts. The contribution will directly aid first responders, assist impacted communities, and provide essential support to affected employees.
Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have similarly suspended their traditional Grammy Week events. UMG revealed that more than 50 of its employees have lost their homes, prompting CEO Sir Lucian Grainge to postpone European business meetings and focus on local recovery coordination.
The Recording Academy confirmed that the Grammy Awards will proceed as planned on February 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena. However, the event will now carry a deeper purpose, focusing on raising additional funds for wildfire relief and honoring the bravery of first responders.
Other notable industry responses include:
- Live Nation organizing a benefit concert called FireAid on January 30
- Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation pledging $2.5 million to affected families
- Guitar Center offering support for musicians who lost instruments
- Nonprofits like Sweet Relief establishing dedicated relief funds
The current wildfire situation remains critical. NBC reports that 88,000 people are under evacuation orders, with the largest Palisades Fire only 14% contained. Major corporations beyond the music industry, including Comcast, Netflix, and Amazon, have also committed $10 million each to disaster relief efforts.
