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The party’s over! Music industry cancels post-Grammy bashes as LA wildfires devastate the city

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Major record labels have canceled their glamorous Grammy after-parties due to the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.

Major record labels have canceled their glamorous Grammy after-parties due to the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.

While the 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place as planned on Sunday, February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena, the usual star-studded celebrations have been deemed inappropriate given the current crisis.

One music industry expert told MailOnline: “It doesn’t seem appropriate to go for a drink in these times.”

“It’s a great relief that the ceremony is taking place, but anything more than that wouldn’t seem right to me.”

Universal Music Group (UMG) led the charge and announced the cancellation of all of its Grammy-related events, including its Artist Showcase and after-party.

A UMG spokesperson stated: “We have canceled all of our Grammy-related events, including the artist showcase and Grammy after-party, and will redirect resources that would have been used for those events to help those affected by the wildfires. “.

Major record labels have canceled their glamorous Grammy after-parties due to the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.

While the 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place as planned on Sunday, February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena, the usual star-studded celebrations have been deemed inappropriate given the current crisis.

While the 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place as planned on Sunday, February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena, the usual star-studded celebrations have been deemed inappropriate given the current crisis.

A music industry expert told MailOnline:

One music industry expert told MailOnline: “It doesn’t seem appropriate to go for a drink in these times.” It’s a huge relief that the ceremony is taking place, but anything more than that just wouldn’t seem right to me.

Universal Music Group (UMG) led the charge and announced the cancellation of all of its Grammy-related events, including its Artist Showcase and after-party.

Universal Music Group (UMG) led the charge and announced the cancellation of all of its Grammy-related events, including its Artist Showcase and after-party.

Following UMG’s decision, other major record labels quickly followed suit.

Sony Music announced the cancellation of its Grammy Week events, and its parent company, Sony Group Corporation, pledged $5 million (£4.1 million) for emergency relief and long-term recovery efforts.

Warner Music Group (WMG), in partnership with the Blavatnik Family Foundation’s Social Justice Fund, also announced an initial donation of $1 million (£822,000) to support local fire relief efforts.

A WMG representative said its efforts would focus on helping key organizations, first responders and those in the music industry affected by the fires.

BMG added: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that BMG will no longer host its pre-Grammy party on Tuesday, January 28.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected and we extend our deepest gratitude to Los Angeles County firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to contain the fires.”

Lucas Keller, founder of Milk & Honey Management, was one of the first to publicly call for the cancellation of events.

Keller took to Instagram to share his decision to cancel Milk & Honey’s popular Grammy party, writing, “It would be tone deaf to celebrate and I hope every other company follows suit.”

Lucas Keller, founder of Milk & Honey Management, was one of the first to publicly call for the cancellation of events. Said:

Lucas Keller, founder of Milk & Honey Management, was one of the first to publicly call for the cancellation of events. He said, “It would be tone deaf to celebrate” (Pictured: Fire engulfs a home as the Eaton Fire moves through the area on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California.)

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, and Tammy Hurt, president of the academy’s board of directors, addressed members via a webinar on Jan. 15 to outline plans for Recording Week. the Grammys.

In a statement, Mason explained his reason for proceeding with the awards ceremony: ‘We understand how devastating this past week has been for this city and its people. This is our home, it is the home of thousands of music professionals and many of us have been negatively affected.

“After careful consideration and multiple assurances from state and local elected leaders, public safety agencies, and with the support of our incredible artist community, we have decided to move forward with the Grammy telecast and select events.”

He continued, “This year’s show will have a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”

The Recording Academy also revised its Grammy Week schedule, condensing planned activities to focus on relief efforts.

The broadcast itself will serve as a platform to amplify resilience and raise funds for the fight against wildfires.

Despite these cancellations, Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party and MusiCares gala are still scheduled, and organizers will incorporate charitable components to support fire victims.

Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has pledged $2.5 million (£2 million) to help displaced families and rebuild community infrastructure, and Live Nation has announced a charity concert, FireAid, to further support the efforts. recovery.

Billie Eilish and Finneas, John Mayer, Gracie Abrams, Gwen Stefani, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, Sting and Tate McRae are scheduled to perform. on January 30, and the event will be streamed live.

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