The 2025 Grammy Awards show will proceed as planned on Feb. 2 with the goal of raising funds to support wildfire relief efforts, it was announced Monday.
The show will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena, where Beyoncé is the leading contender with 10 nominations. Others nominated for multiple Grammys include Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan.
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“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, chair of the board of trustees, wrote in a letter sent to academy members Monday.
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“This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days. In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards telecast on CBS on Feb. 2 will proceed as planned. This year’s show, however, 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.”
Last week, the Recording Academy and its MusiCares charitable arm launched a relief program to support music creators and professionals impacted by the crisis, making a pledge of $1 million to begin the effort. As a result of additional contributions, the L.A. Fire Relief Effort has already distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to those most in need, the academy said in Monday’s letter.
The Recording Academy urged the public to donate to the L.A. Fire Relief Effort at donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief.
“Thousands of families continue to be evacuated and displaced with no home to return to, and your donation can make all the difference in providing solace and comfort to the Angelenos impacted by this devastating natural disaster,” the Recording Academy stated last week.
MusiCares has offered relief in response to a variety of disasters, including the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting, the COVID-19 pandemic, Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Helene, and the California and Maui wildfires.
“In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else,” according to the academy. “The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.”