With the Grammy Awards exactly three weeks away, the wildfires continue to rage across the event’s long-running home city of Los Angeles have led many in the industry to speculate whether or not the show will be postponed.
In a joint statement, the Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, the chair of the academy’s board of trustees, confirmed the Grammy Awards telecast will proceed on Sunday, February 2 as planned.
The 2025 Grammys are scheduled to be held at their traditional home of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The music industry was questioning whether the show would continue with its scheduled date, although the Los Angeles wildfires have devastated many communities in the area in the past week.
“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,” the statement reads.
Plans are also ongoing for a benefit concert in the days leading up to the scheduled February 2 date that would involve MusiCares, the Grammys’ foundation aimed at aiding music professionals in need.
It is unclear whether that event would be merged with MusiCares annual fundraising concert — traditionally an all-star tribute concert focused on a single artist, this year’s honoree being the Grateful Dead — or a separate event; the ticketing page for the Grateful Dead MusiCares gala says no tickets are available, with a waiting list option.
On Friday, Live Nation, the Azoff family, and AEG Presents announced a “FireAid” January 30 benefit concert to be held at the Intuit Dome, the night before the MusiCares event. The lineup has not yet been announced.
All of this is sadly familiar, as both the 2021 and 2022 Grammy Awards — executive producer Ben Winston’s first shows at the helm — had a similar charitable focus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The latter show was postponed for several weeks and held in Las Vegas, a relatively last-minute decision due to the Omicron variant, although it seems unlikely that the 2025 Grammys would be held anywhere but Los Angeles.
Below, read the complete letter addressed to Recording Academy members.
Dear Recording Academy Members,
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. This city is our home, and we mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to it in recent days.
In response to this crisis, the Recording Academy and MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort last week with an initial $1 million donation to support music creatives and professionals. Thanks to additional contributions, we have already distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to those most in need – and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing ongoing assistance.
In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards telecast on CBS on February 2nd 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.
In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else. 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.
With heartfelt concern,
Harvey Mason jr.
Recording Academy & MusiCares CEO
Tammy Hurt
Chair, Board of Trustees
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