Music’s night time of nights is about to be just a little quieter this 12 months.
Whereas the 67th annual Grammy Awards will go forward as scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 2 on the Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles, pre and post-party celebrations have been canceled as a result of ongoing wildfires within the metropolis.
“It feels inappropriate to go for a booze up during these times,” a supply within the music business informed Each day Mail.
“It’s such a relief that the ceremony will take place but anything more than that just wouldn’t feel right,” the insider continued.
Common Music Group (UMG) first introduced that each one its Grammy-related occasions wouldn’t happen because the blazes destroyed the neighborhoods of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. UMG canceled their Artist Showcase and afterparty.
A spokesperson for the corporate said: “We have canceled all of our Grammy-related events, including the Artist Showcase and After-Grammy Party and will redirect the resources that would have been used for those events to assist those affected by the wildfires.”
Following UMG’s determination, Sony Music adopted swimsuit.
After sharing the cancellation of their Grammy Week occasions, they introduced its guardian firm, Sony Group Company, was pledging $5 million to emergency aid and long-term restoration efforts.
Warner Music Group (WMG), in partnership with the Blavatnik Household Basis Social Justice Fund, additionally shared they donated an preliminary $1 million to help native hearth aid initiatives.
A WMG rep mentioned that their efforts are targeted on serving to each first responders and people within the music business affected by the fires.
BMG added: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce BMG will no longer host its Pre-Grammy Party on Tuesday, January 28.”
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected,” their assertion continued, “and we extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters and first responders in Los Angeles County who are working tirelessly to contain the fires.”
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, and Tammy Harm, chair of the academy’s board of trustees, defined their plans for Grammy Week in a press release to the general public earlier this week.
“We understand how devastating this past week has been on this city and its people. This is our home, it’s home to thousands of music professionals, and many of us have been negatively impacted,” Mason begun.
“After thoughtful consideration and multiple assurances from state and local elected leaders, public safety agencies and with support from our incredible artist community, we have decided to go ahead with the Grammy telecast and some select events.”
He continued: “This year’s show will carry 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 additionally revised its schedule, specializing in aid efforts, together with having the telecast function a platform to boost funds for wildfire aid and showcase resilience.
However some events are nonetheless set to happen, per the Each day Mail.
Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy occasion and the MusiCares gala are scheduled per common, however every organizer has included charitable parts to help victims of the fires.
