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LA Fire Relief Resources: FireAid Lineup Announced

Artists GRID As of 4 18PST

As Pollstar was going to press the lineup for FireAid was announced, along with news that the benefit concert would take place at two locations: Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

The Jan. 30 event to help rebuild Los Angeles communities devastated by wildfires will feature performances by Billie Eilish; Earth, Wind & Fire; Gracie Abrams; Green Day; Gwen Stefani; Jelly Roll; Joni Mitchell; Katy Perry; Lady Gaga; Lil Baby; P!NK; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Rod Stewart; Sting; Stephen Stills; Stevie Nicks; Tate McRae and performing together for the first time Dave Matthews and John Mayer. Additional artists, special guests and lineups for each venue will be announced in the coming days.

An announcement notes that “contributions made to FireAid will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters.” The benefit is being produced by Shelli, Irving and the Azoff family, in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents.

The fires have destroyed more than 12,000 homes, businesses and other structures, while more than 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate. With Los Angeles being the epicenter of entertainment, the catastrophe has affected countless people in live from musicians to agents and publicists. See below for resources available to music professionals who have been affected by the fires, with more information at Pollstar.com.

The Recording Academy and nonprofit MusiCares announced Jan. 10 that the organizations have pledged $1 million to support music professionals impacted by the wildfires with the launch of the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort. For help, visit https://www.musicares.org/get-help.

The nonprofit Entertainment Community Fund – which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals – is taking applications for emergency financial assistance. For help, visit entertainmentcommunity.org/CAFires for more information.

Backline – a nonprofit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources – is encouraging those affected by the fires to reach out to the organization via its case submission form “and a case manager will contact you to help you get the long term support you need.” Visit https://backline.care/ for more information.

Nonprofit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is currently accepting donations and applications for assistance. Visit https://www.sweetrelief.org/naturaldisasterfund.html

The Newport Festivals Foundation – which was launched by the organizers of Newport Folk and Newport Jazz – is encouraging Festival Family musicians, crew members or industry partners who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires to apply for the Foundation’s Musician Relief Fund.

Visit https://form.jotform.com/NewportFestivals/musicianrelieffund2021 to apply for relief funds.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers help for artists and folks who are self-employed. A post on FEMA’s website notes, “If you are self-employed, FEMA may be able to provide funds to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment required for your job. This help is available to a wide variety of applicants, including farmers, artists, musicians, mechanics and many other occupations.” Essential tools include computers, musical instruments, sound and lighting equipment, and technology and equipment involved in the creation of art, music, photography etc.

For more information, visit disasterassistance.gov/. You can also call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 every day from 7 a.m. to midnight. ET.

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