The news from Los Angeles, California, indicate devastating losses of homes, music studios and musicians’ equipment. More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed by two major wildfires, over 1,000 in the Palisades Fire and an additional 1,000 in the Eaton Fire, according to local and regional officials. These fires have displaced numerous residents, including musicians and independent contractors, who lost not only their homes but also recording studios and essential equipment.
This is a resource list that will be growing, compiled from trusted sources:
MusiCares
MusiCares, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting music professionals in crisis, is providing financial relief and other resources. The nonprofit stated: “MusiCares is a resource to music professionals impacted by natural disasters, including the fires in the Los Angeles area. We provide short-term and long-term disaster relief related to evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, mental health services, & other essential living needs. Contact MusiCares to get started.”
MusiCares has opened direct communication channels for those affected. Music professionals can reach their team at 1-800-687-422 or via email at musicaresrelief@musicares.org. More about MusiCares.
The Entertainment Community Fund
Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals in times of unexpected critical need. They assist with basic living expenses such as health care, housing, and utilities to prevent eviction or utility shut-offs. More details at Entertainment Community Fund.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund offers financial assistance to career musicians and music industry workers facing challenges related to physical or mental health, disability, or aging. More at sweetrelief.org.
Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network
The Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALA) team is maintaining a list of resources available to those impacted by the fires in the Google Sheet below and will update it with new resources or calls for volunteers & donations. More at January 2025 Fire & Wind Storm Resource Library. More about mutualaidla.org.
AGMA Relief Fund & Entertainment Community Fund
The American Guild Of Musical Artists (AGMA) members affected by the fires may apply for emergency assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund. The AGMA website also includes a long list of resources, including shelters; pets and livestock evacuation/temporary foster; Los Angeles restaurants offering free meals to fire evacuees; free rides for evacuees to designated shelters and other resources.
Canine Rescue Club
Dog fostering signup sheet: caninerescue.club/foster
LA Fire Department fundraiser
Support the Los Angeles Fire Department at supportlafd.org.
KCRW Resource List
Radio station 89.9 KCRW and KCRW.com is providing coverage of the emergency fire and wind conditions currently facing Los Angeles County. They will update this page regularly with new resources as they gather more information: kcrw-features/los-angeles-wildfires-help-resources-list
Author: World Music Central News Room
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