Live Nation and its
Crew Nation Global Relief Fund have pledged $1m to assist members of the music community impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Crew Nation, which was created when live shows were paused during the pandemic, has opened
applications for grants up to $5,000 for individuals currently employed within the industry who are facing displacement expenses due to mandatory evacuation orders, damage, or loss.
Live Nation has already stepped up on its own, supporting impacted employees from its Los Angeles headquarters with direct relief through its
Taking Care of Our Own program. The booking giant is also joining the
Azoff family and
AEG Presents in staging the massive
FireAid benefit, which takes over both the
Intuit Dome and
The Forum on 1/30.
Those shows will feature
Billie Eilish,
Lady Gaga,
Green Day,
Jelly Roll,
Gracie Abrams,
Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Joni Mitchell,
Dave Matthews &
John Mayer,
Gwen Stefani,
Rod Stewart,
Stevie Nicks,
P!nk,
Katy Perry,
Lil Baby,
Sting,
Stephen Stills,
FINNEAS,
Earth, Wind & Fire and
Tate McRae
"L.A. is home to so many who help make live music possible," Live Nation Entertainment President/CEO
Michael Rapino said. “Crew Nation is continuing its core mission of helping this hardworking community through unforeseen hardship."
Additionally,
The Weeknd has committed another $1m to the
LAFD Foundation,
GoFundMe’s
Wildfire Relief Fund and the
LA Regional Food Bank. The move follows the cancellation of his
Rose Bowl performance originally scheduled for 1/25. The
Republic/
XO artist also pushed back the release of his next album,
Hurry Up Tomorrow, to 1/31.
