🔥 Fire Resources for LA Musicians

This week, devastating fires in Los Angeles upended many lives.

Below, I’m sharing some resources for local LA musicians affected by the fires.

Cage Riot compiled this list from Mutual Aid LA, a community information hub.

Stay safe and be kind. ❤️ 

• MusiCares Foundation: Offers disaster relief, including $1,500 in financial assistance and a $500 grocery card. Must have 3 years of music-related employment or credits on six commercial recordings. Email to apply or call 1-800-687-4227.

• Another Planet Entertainment: Collecting newborn and kids' clothing, maternity items, and essentials for donation. Email [email protected] with your needs.

• Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: Provides financial aid for musicians impacted by fires, covering equipment loss, medical bills, and living expenses.

• Backline: Free mental health services for artists. Connect with a case manager for long-term support. Submit a case here.

• Newport Festivals Foundation: Provides emergency grants for music industry workers.

• We Are Moving the Needle: Microgrants for audio professionals to replace studio equipment or repair damage.

• Seahorse Sound: Offering free gear storage for musicians. Contact Seahorse Sound.

• Guitar Center Foundation: Providing gear replacement for affected musicians.

• Valley Economic Alliance: Hosting webinars on rebuilding and relocation.

• Scribble Community in Highland Park: Providing mental health services.

• Toyota: Offering free car rentals. Call 424-298-6878 and ask for George Boktor at Culver City Toyota.

• U-Haul: Free 30-day storage for fire victims in SoCal.

• Lyft: Free rides (2 rides up to $25 each). Use code CAFIRERELIEF25 in the Lyft app.

• Uber: Free rides (2 rides up to $40 each). Use code WILDFIRE25 in the Uber app.

• FEMA: Assistance for repairing or replacing disaster-damaged tools and equipment.

• Music Health Alliance: Healthcare advocacy and support.

• Entertainment Community Fund: Financial support for those impacted.

• Inclusive Action: Emergency fund for outdoor workers, including street vendors.

• ANALOGr: Free valuations for music gear lost in fires. Contact [email protected] or call 323-600-5715.

Feel free to share this list with others in need.

- Nick (LA Music)

PS Happy New Year! Soon, I’ll share some exciting updates from LA Music with new resources for our music community.