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MusiCares Supports Los Angeles Area Wildfire Victims, Millions In Relief
MUSICARES, the charitable arm of the RECORDING ACADEMY, has distributed $2.2 million in wildfire relief to people impacted by the recent wildfires in the LOS ANGELES area. This amount is part of a larger effort, with total donations currently at $3.2 million, reported VARIETY.
More funds are expected from upcoming events such as the FIREAID benefit concert, scheduled for THURSDAY JANUARY 30th at the KIA FORUM and INTUIT DOME, and from a special appeal during the MUSICARES “Person Of The Year” celebration honoring THE GRATEFUL DEAD.
RECORDING ACADEMY CEO HARVEY MASON Jr. told VARIETY, “MUSICARES started getting requests, and it’s now thousands of music people who need help. We needed to figure out how to be there to help serve a music community, so in addition to the GRAMMYS proceeding, we have raised over $3 million so far. All of that money is committed and spoken for—and we’re going to need a lot more.”
“I was lucky, but when I see people and friends of mine who have lost their studio, lost their house, lost their instruments, lost their ability to make a living, after all the strife and struggle that has happened to people in this community over the last five years, I say we have to do everything we can to be helpful.”
“That involves raising money, raising awareness, and hopefully allowing MUSICARES to have the financial resources that it’s going to take to support the thousands and thousands of people that are going to need help—not just this week or next week, but for the next few years.”
Wildfire relief aid is available to those who have worked in the music industry for at least three years or have six commercially released recordings. Initial assistance includes $1,500 in financial aid and a $500 grocery card. Details on how to apply for relief can be found here.
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