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The Grammys and FireAid concerts raised $125 million for fire relief

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Over the past week, I’ve been truly astounded by the power of unity, as events like the Grammys and the FireAid benefit concerts managed to raise an incredible $125 million towards aiding those affected by the heart-wrenching wildfires in Los Angeles. It’s amazing what we can achieve when we come together!

On Thursday evening, a FireAid concert took place simultaneously at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood. Over thirty artists such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Green Day, and Joni Mitchell performed at this event. An impressive sum of $100 million was raised during the broadcast which reached approximately 50 million viewers on 28 different streaming platforms. This total includes matching donations from Steve Ballmer and his family, who own the venues, as well as contributions from influential figures in the music industry like the Azoff family, U2, the Eagles, and others.

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Mikael Wood and August Brown attended the FireAid charity concerts held at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, where Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Stevie Wonder, along with several other artists, performed.

FireAid’s organizers explained that their Grants Advisory Committee, made up of experienced philanthropic leaders from the Los Angeles area who have strong connections within the non-profit community, have been diligently searching for critical areas where aid can make the biggest difference. Guided by the Annenberg Foundation, this committee has been actively listening to communities impacted by the fires, evaluating local resources to guarantee assistance reaches those who need it most, and investigating how other fire disasters, like those in Maui and Northern California, were handled. It is anticipated that the initial round of grants will be distributed by mid-February.

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Tragically, not one but two significant neighborhoods in Los Angeles’ music scene were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires in an unfortunate twist of fate.

During the whirlwind of Grammy Week, I was thrilled to witness a heartwarming display of solidarity among musicians. The total donation towards fire relief efforts amounted to an astounding $24 million! The Grammys themselves contributed a substantial $9 million, while MusiCares events throughout the week added another impressive $15 million. Among these events was the MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which honored the legendary Grateful Dead, and other events that took place during Grammy Week. The generosity shown by the music industry during this critical time truly left a lasting impression on me.

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At last, Beyoncé was awarded Album of the Year. The event showcased acts by Chappell Roan, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, among others, and there were frequent mentions of the L.A. wildfires throughout.

Currently, MusicCares is providing temporary financial aid to music industry professionals impacted by the fires. They are also collaborating with The Recording Academy on partnerships with organizations such as Direct Relief, California Community Foundation, and Pasadena Community Foundation.

During the Grammy Awards broadcast on Sunday, the topic of fires was a significant focus, as local firefighters handed out the award for Album of the Year to Beyoncé, and L.A.’s rock band Dawes, who suffered losses from the Eaton fire in their homes and studios, kicked off the show with a medley.

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2025-02-04 22:01

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