LA Wildfires: Complete List of Music Industry Relief Resources and Charitable Support
Los Angeles wildfires have devastated the area since January 7, causing multiple deaths and widespread property damage. Here's a comprehensive list of music industry organizations providing relief to affected 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
- 24/7 Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990
BeyGOOD
- $2.5 million LA Fire Relief Fund
- Focused on Altadena/Pasadena area
- Supports displaced families and community centers
Cooler Master
- Computer equipment replacement program
- Contact: [email protected]
- Available for those who lost equipment in fires
Crew Nation / Live Nation
- $1 million commitment
- Supports musicians, crew, and industry workers
- Additional employee relief through Taking Care of Our Own program
Entertainment Community Fund
- Emergency financial assistance
- Covers basic living expenses
- Special consideration for mandatory evacuation cases
FireAid
- Benefit concert by Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Irving Azoff family
- Eagles donated $2.5 million in support
Guitar Center Music Foundation
- Instrument replacement grants
- Application deadline: February 28
- For musicians and music education programs
MusiCares
- $1,500 financial assistance
- $500 grocery card
- Requires 5 years employment or 6 commercial recordings
- $1 million initial fund
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
- Covers equipment loss
- Medical bills related to fires
- Living expenses
- Open applications
Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation
- $1 million commitment
- Supporting multiple relief organizations
- Focuses on immediate needs
Additional Corporate Donations:
- Amazon: $10 million
- Disney: $15 million
- Netflix: $10 million
- Warner Bros. Discovery: $15 million
- YouTube/Google: $15 million
- Meta: $4 million
- Sony: $5 million
- Others contributing significant amounts
For immediate assistance and updates, visit Los Angeles County's emergency website for shelter information and evacuation notices.
Fire truck battles LA building blaze
Photo Credit: CAL FIRE