Just hours after the Recording Academy announced that it plans to move forward While the 67th annual Grammy Awards aired on February 2 as scheduled, despite wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles last week, Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that it was canceling all events at the company linked to Grammys, including those of its artist. showcase and after-Grammy party, and will instead “redirect resources that would have been used for those events to help those affected by the wildfires.”
“Our deepest gratitude goes to the first responders and emergency personnel, who continue to behave heroically,” the company said in a statement. “LA is home to a lot of us. We are committed to helping and supporting the music community, our artists, our teams and the people of Los Angeles through this horrific episode.
The Recording Academy made a similar statement, although it came to a different conclusion.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles,” said the Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO. Harvey Mason Jr.. And Tammy injuredchairman of the board of directors, said in a statement released earlier today. “This city is our home and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that has been inflicted on it in recent days.
“In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards broadcast on CBS on February 2 will proceed as planned,” they continued. “This year’s show, however, will have a renewed meaning: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the courage and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”
These local authorities would include Mayor Karen Bass’ office, public safety agencies and the fire department.
The Recording Academy’s plan is to continue television broadcasting. He has made no decisions about other Grammy Week events, such as the MusiCares Person of the Year event (which this year is expected to honor the Grateful death) and the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards.
A major Grammy ancillary event, the Milk & Honey party, was canceled Sunday (Jan. 12) with a pointed message about the founder Lucas KellerIt is Instagram Story. “I regret that we are canceling our annual pre-Grammy awards season event in partnership with Reservoir and others. … It would be tone deaf to celebrate and I hope all other businesses follow suit,” he wrote. “Don’t come to town for the Grammys and occupy hotels that people desperately need. Free up your hotel blocks or donate them. In the meantime, if you can, donate money to MusiCares at this link to support wildlife rescue. Everything counts.
The Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support creatives and music professionals. “Through additional contributions, we have already distributed more than $2 million in emergency assistance to those who need it most – and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing continued assistance,” said Mason and Hurt in their press release.
