Sony Group announced a $5 million donation to aid emergency relief and long-term recovery efforts in response to the devastating wildfires currently affecting Southern California.
This donation will go to organizations that provide critical support to first responders, assist with recovery efforts in affected communities, and provide essential assistance to impacted employees.
“Los Angeles has been our entertainment home for more than 35 years. Through our thousands of employees, partners and friends there, our roots run deep in this community. Kenichiro Yoshida President and Chief Operating Officer Hiroki Tokioin a joint statement.
“We will continue to work with local business leadership to determine how the Sony Group can best support relief and recovery efforts in the coming days. Our condolences go out to those affected by this devastating situation.
Sony isn’t the only company working to aid wildfire relief efforts. In the music industry, universal music group (Universal Music Group) Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grange Commitment to immediate support measures for affected staff following disclosure of at least 50 UMG employees lost their homes or were forced to leave.
“We will continue to work with local business leadership to determine how Sony Group can best support rescue and recovery efforts in the coming days.”
Kenichiro Yoshida and Hiroki Totoki, Sony Group Companies
at the same time, Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund announced preliminary 1 million US dollars Donate to Los Angeles Fire Rescue efforts. The fund said it will make donations to key organizations that support the Los Angeles community, local first responders and the music industry.
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD FoundationAt the same time, a donation has been pledged $2.5 million Help families who have lost their homes. A portion of the fund will also be donated to churches and community centers. beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles was one of those who lost their homes in the wildfires.
Other parts of the music industry are also rallying in response to the wildfires. live state entertainmentFor example, announcing a benefit concert called fire rescuewill be held on January 30 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles. AEG Presents and the Azoff Family are also involved in the show’s production, with specific artists yet to be announced.
also, Guitar Center Also stepped in to help musicians who lost instruments and equipment in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Although Recording Academy declare 2025 Grammy Awards The event will “go ahead as planned,” and the event will have a new purpose – to raise more funds to support wildfire relief efforts.
“This year’s show… will bring a new sense of purpose: to raise more funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honor the first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” the Recording Academy and the Recording Academy said in a statement. for his bravery and dedication. music care CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy HurtChairman of the Board of Directors.
Recording Academy and MusiCares Commitment 1 million US dollars To support music professionals affected by wildfires, launch Los Angeles Fire Rescue Efforts.
Elsewhere, Entertainment Community Fundformerly known as The Actors Fund, launched emergency financial assistance open to “eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals” facing “unanticipated emergency needs.”
defenseis a mental health nonprofit that is serving Los Angeles musicians through social media. “You can contact us through our case submission form and a case manager will be in touch to help you get the long-term support you need,” Backline said on Instagram.
Another non-profit organization, Sweet Relief Musicians Fundestablished a Natural Disaster Relief Fund to support musicians and music industry workers in Los Angeles County and nearby areas. The fund will assist with replacing music-related equipment, paying for medical expenses from the fire, and covering basic living expenses.
good boy recordsfounded by the producer Eli riceStudio City recording space is being provided to musicians who lost their studios in the Los Angeles fire.
also, NAMM Base Committed $50,000 and accepts additional donations through its website. The fund will provide need-based assistance to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programs, and music professionals affected by the fires.
Outside of the music industry, many companies are supporting relief and recovery efforts. That includes NBCUniversal parent company Comcast, Netflixand Amazoneveryone pledges to donate US$10 million. Warner Bros. Discovery Also vowed to donate $15 million for reconstruction and response efforts.
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