Universal Music Group cancels Grammy week events and parties to support Los Angeles wildfires

Posted On January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Universal Music Group has cancelled all of its Grammy-related events and parties in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, instead vowing to use the money for wildfire relief.

Los Angeles is currently facing an ongoing catastrophe caused by five blazes, which have torn through the city since last week, leading to mass evacuation, large-scale destruction expected to exceed £109.7 billion, and at least 24 deaths.

As several notable figures and event organisers continue to donate in support, reconstruct, or cancel plans accordingly. However, it has been confirmed the 67th Grammy Awards will go ahead on February 2nd as planned.

Nevertheless, Universal Music Group recently shared a statement stating that the decision to cancel all of its Grammy week events “will redirect the resources that would have been used for those events to assist those affected by the wildfires.”

The statement also expressed its “deepest gratitude” for “responders and emergency personnel, who continue to perform heroically.”

“LA is home to so many of us,” it continued. “We are committed to helping and supporting the music community, our artists, our teams and the people of Los Angeles get through this horrific episode.”

While this means that the Artist Showcase and After-Grammy Party will no longer go ahead, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr confirmed on Monday that the main event will proceed as planned on February 2nd, 2025.

However, Mason Jr also said that the feel of the ceremony will be adjusted slightly and “carry a renewed sense of purpose” per the wildfires, saying that they plan to raise “additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honouring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”

Following the widespread devastation, the Recording Academy and MusiCares also pledged $1 million to the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, which aims to provide immediate and long-term relief and support to the people and their families in the music industry who have been impacted by the disaster.

Several high-profile figures from the entertainment industry have lost their homes due to the fires, including Mel Gibson, Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Paris Hilton, and Adam Brody. Jamie Lee Curtis and Beyoncé have also donated seven-figure sums to help the relief effort.

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