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Since January 7, 2025, catastrophic wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The fires, exacerbated by drought conditions, low humidity, and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds as of January 14, 2025, have killed at least 25 people, forced over 200,000 to evacuate, and destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 structures across Southern California, leaving many unable to meet their basic needs.

The music industry is uniting to provide relief for impacted music workers. Below is a list of resources offering relief for LA industry workers. This collective effort demonstrates the industry's commitment to supporting its members during this challenging time. We will continue to update this list as more announcements are made.

Check out LA County's emergency website here for health alerts, evacuation updates, and shelter information.

Support The Music Community - Fire Loss + Resource Tab

This extensive spreadsheet, organized by a music industry professional, contains links to support artists and other affected music industry workers. From songwriters to agents to managers, this list is a fantastic resource that includes over 300 links to give direct support to our peers.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jyJ-NM2qP-iRk1LJ8l3dc7e0M3IhHlo3E7Agvo9JOAQ/htmlview

MusiCares

The Recording Academy's philanthropic arm, MusiCares, is offering financial assistance. A representative from MusiCares stated, “MusiCares is a resource for music professionals impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area. MusiCares provides short-term disaster relief, including $1,500 in financial assistance and a $500 grocery card, to music professionals impacted. MusiCares disaster relief is intended to cover short-term costs should you incur costs from evacuating (hotel, food, supplies). MusiCares is also able to provide additional support for individuals with considerable impact, including damage to their homes, medical issues, damaged music equipment, or longer-term relocation needs. MusiCares support is available to music professionals (in any capacity) with 3 years of employment or credit on 6 commercially released recordings. If you would like to request support from MusiCares, please reach out to musicaresrelief@musicares.org or visit their website at https://www.musicares.org/get-help.

On January 9, MusiCares and The Recording Academy announced they had launched a Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals impacted by the crisis. The organizations donated a joint $1 million to the fund.

GoFundMe For Anderson Hao

This fundraiser aims to provide as much support as possible for beloved OnesToWatch featured singer-songwriter Anderson Hao, who was massively affected by the California fires, specifically the Eaton fire. They lost their home, music equipment, and more. All funds gained from this fundraiser will be directly donated to Anderson, hoping to rebuild what was lost as they restart. 

Link to support: https://www.gofundme.com/f/anderson-hao-ari-rivera-eaton-fire-relief-fund

We Are Moving the Needle Microgrants Wildfire Relief Fund

This fund, launched on Thursday, January 9, aims to support "early and mid-career producers, engineers, and creators who have lost studio space or gear" in the wildfires. To apply or donate, click here.

Entertainment Community Fund

Emergency financial assistance from the Entertainment Community Fund is open to "eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals" who are "in times of unexpected critical need." This includes those who have been impacted by the LA wildfires. The fund can help with "basic living expenses," including health care and housing. The fund notes that applicants will be asked "to upload a list of documents on its website. If you cannot access these documents, upload a blank file. Once we receive the application, we will work with you to complete the application." Apply for relief here.

Backline

Backline, a mental health nonprofit, is sharing resources for artists in Los Angeles via social media and offering its own services. "Know that Backline is here for you and that you are not alone," the organization shared on Instagram. “You can contact us via our case submission form, and a Case Manager will contact you to help you get the long-term support you need. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Disaster Distress Hotline for free 24/7 support by calling 1-800-985-5990."

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

This non-profit focuses on helping musicians and music industry workers in need. It has launched a natural disaster relief fund for those in Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. Applications are also open for those seeking relief, with funds raised for the loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the fires, and other vital living expenses.

These resources are readily available for those in need. Head here to donate or fill out an application.

Guitar Center Music Foundation

The Guitar Center Music Foundation has announced on its website that it supports L.A.-area musicians and music programs affected by the devastating fires. The foundation offers a one-time grant to help replace instruments lost or damaged in the fires. Applications are open through February 28. To apply, visit the link here.

Good Boy Records

Good Boy Records, a label founded by producer Elie Rizk, is opening its studio doors to musicians who lost their recording space in the LA fires. To book a time at Good Boy Records' studio in Studio City, click here to view a public calendar and book a time.

NAMM

The NAMM Foundation has pledged $50,000 and welcomes further donations via its website. The fund aims to provide needs-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs, and music professionals impacted by the fires. The foundation said it is currently assessing the needs of the affected community and will announce details about the distribution process and application guidelines shortly. In a statement released on Thursday, January 9, the NAMM president and CEO said the 2025 NAMM Show will go as planned from Jan. 21-25 in Anaheim, which is currently 60 miles southeast of the wildfires. "NAMM will continue to monitor the situation daily as the winds calm down and fires are contained," he said.

The FireAid Benefit Concert 

The concert will be held at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on January 30th dedicated to rebuilding communities that have been devastated by wildfires. Contributions made to FireAid in connection with the FireAid benefit concert and other direct donations will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation and will be distributed for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. Tickets go on sale January 22nd at noon.

We will be donating 100% of proceeds from our Mommy’s Little Nepo Baby and Mommy’s Little Industry Plant tees to those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires. From all of us at Ones To Watch, remember that you are not alone. Your music community is here to support you now and always!