Fires across the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures and caused massive emotional disorders in industry leadership Epicenter, which calls on mass development of almost 200,000 inhabitants. There are many ways to support displaced citizens and a handful resources For the entertainment industry workers, but some of the larger music companies and brands have taken questions in their own hands by making generous donations.
Angelenos comes together to contribute to established charities such as California Fire FoundationThe La Fire Department FoundationThe La Food Bank and Pasadena Humane Societyamong other specialized support centers (which are constantly needed for volunteers) in areas including Santa Anita and Pasadena Community Job Centerbetween Other.
Living nation
Live Nation’s Crew Nation Global Relief Fund undertakes $ 1 million to help perform musicians, live music crews and the Living Music Industry workers affected by the latest fire fires in La Crew Nation have opened applications for grants up to $ 5,000 for individuals for Present are employees in the industry that are facing these industries shift costs due to compulsory evacuation orders, damage or loss. Those seeking support can apply for crew nation fund contributions here.
Separately from Crew Nation, Live Nation also supports employees from its headquarters in Los Angeles with direct relief by taking care of our own program. And the company cooperates to help produce and market CelebrationA benefit concert on January 30, to help rebuild societies and support efforts for the prevention of fire prevention in Southern California.
Upturn
ASCAP, American Society of Composers, Author’s and Publishers, has promised $ 1 million for their songwriters and composite members in the Los Angeles area that has suffered loss or damage to their primary home or studio or evacuated from their homes as a result of the The fires.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating Los Angeles fires. We are here to support our ASCAP members during troubled times, and we will ensure that these means reach ASCAP composers and songwriters in need, ”said ASCAP’s CEO Elizabeth Matthews.
Amazon music
Amazon has promised $ 10 million, with the money from Amazon Music, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, along with Ring and Whole Foods Market. The donation has been granted the American Red Cross in Southern California, Fireaid, Musicares Fire Relief Studation, World Central Kitchen, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Habitat for Los Angeles Wildfire Fund and Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Small Business Other The company’s blog.
Sony Music
Sony has announced a $ 5 million donation to support willing with the money that goes to organizations that support the first respondent, social relief and reconstruction of employees’ auxiliary programs.
Beyoncés Beyygood Foundation
Beyoncé has undertaken a total of $ 2.5 million in fire relief, with the donation that goes to families in Altadena and Pasadena. In addition to helping those who lost their homes and possessions, Beygood will also help churches and social centers in other affected areas to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the fires.
Wriggle
Discogs, a music market, has undertaken to donate sales revenues from January 17 to music, a non -profit branch of recording injury that helps people in the music industry with evacuation and relocation costs, instrument change/repair, home injuries, medical care, mental health services and other essential living needs.
Recording injury and music
The Recording Academy and the music has made a combined promise of $ 1 million To support music staff who are affected by the crisis.
Metallica is all in My Hands Foundation
Metal Has promised $ 500,000 to help the recovery process, with the funds that support the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
Warner Music/Blavatnik Foundation
The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund Has announced an initial donation of $ 1 million to the Los Angeles Area Fire Relief and Rebuilding efforts. The money will go to the California Community Foundation, Lafd Foundation, Project Hope and Musicares, among other organizations.
Yoshiki Foundation America
The international artist Yoshiki has donated $ 500,000 in disaster relief to charities including Musicares, World Central Kitchen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, American Red Cross, Motion Picture and Television Fund, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Yoshiki said: “I canceled all my performances abroad because I want to be here in LA to support my friends and society. I have lived in Los Angeles for almost 30 years, and it breaks my heart and gives me serious depression to see the city burning like this. I heard sirens and helicopters fly over, all day and night. I was also forced to evacuate, but thankfully my place did not burn, even though many friends have lost everything. It’s hard to understand what happened here. I am deeply influenced by this tragedy, and I pray for anyone who has been affected by this tragedy. As I have said over the years, “Help people help yourself too.” I will continue to support. ”
Curse
The charity organization formed by Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane 2018, Outlaw State of Kind has announced a $ 1 million donation to Wildfire Relief efforts that support both national and local organizations.
