The Los Angeles wildfires have left many in the music community displaced and facing significant losses, including damaged or destroyed instruments and studio spaces. To support those impacted, organizations across the industry have launched initiatives to help rebuild and provide essential assistance.

Recording Academy x MusiCares Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort

The Recording Academy and MusiCares have pledged $1 million to launch the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals, providing immediate and long-term support for music professionals affected by the disaster. For more information or to donate, visit MusiCares.org.

For assistance, music professionals can reach out to MusiCares:

Music Health Alliance 

Music Health Alliance has compiled a comprehensive list of resources to support the Los Angeles music community impacted by the 2025 California fires. These resources aim to provide relief and assistance across a variety of essential needs:

  • Healthcare Access

  • Prescription Resources

  • Doctor Access

  • Mental Health Support

  • Medical Supplies

  • Emergency Financial Assistance

  • Temporary Shelter

  • Food

  • Baby Supplies

  • Clothing

  • Storage Solutions

  • Transportation Assistance

  • Additional Services

Guitar Center Music Foundation

The Guitar Center Music Foundation is offering one-time grants to replace instruments and gear lost in the fires. Musicians and music programs in Los Angeles County can apply for up to $1,500 in replacement equipment.

Discogs

Discogs has pledged to donate all sales revenue from Jan. 17 directly to MusiCares to aid those impacted by the wildfires.

"The resilience and generosity of the music community are truly inspiring, reminding us how powerful we can be when we come together," said Jeffrey Smith, Discogs’ Vice President of Marketing. For more details, visit Discogs.

Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC)

BMAC has launched an immediate relief fund focused on providing direct financial assistance to individuals, families, and small businesses in the Los Angeles area. The fund focuses on housing, essentials, and small business recovery. To make a donation, visit BMAC L.A. Fire Relief Fund.

Community Aid Dena

A curated spreadsheet of GoFundMe pages created by displaced Black families in Altadena and Pasadena who are seeking assistance. (Not affiliated or maintained by the Recording Academy)

Latine Families Mutual Aid Directory

A directory spreadsheet (not affiliated or maintained by the Recording Academy)featuring a spreadsheet of GoFundMe pages set up by Latine families in need of support after the L.A. fires. (Not affiliated or maintained by the Recording Academy)

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Sweet Relief is offering grants for music industry professionals impacted by the wildfires. Assistance includes replacement of equipment, medical bills, and essential living expenses.

We Are Moving The Needle

This fund provides support for early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators to restore studio spaces and replace equipment lost in the fires.

For more information, visit We Are Moving The Needle.

The 100 Percenters

The 100 Percenters have launched a wildfire relief fundraiser offering financial assistance to music creators.

  • Grants Available: Up to $2,000 for counseling and wellness services related to mental health, up to $2,500 for essentials, and up to $10,000 for rebuilding creative spaces.

  • Eligibility: Music professionals in wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles County.

  • Learn More: The 100 Percenters.

More Resources

This community curated spreadsheet (not affiliated or maintained by the Recording Academy) provides comprehensive support with three dedicated tabs:

  • Affected Families: Includes links to various methods to directly support over 350 families and individuals impacted by the fires.

  • Music-Specific Relief: Lists organizations offering targeted resources for the music community.

  • General Resources: Highlights broader disaster relief options available to those in need.