Support for Music Industry Professionals Affected by Wildfires

For our California community—many organizations are offering support to those affected by the wildfires. That said, here’s a roundup of resources that provide financial assistance and mental health support for any musicians/music industry professionals/entertainment industry members in need of a helping hand during this time…

Support for Music Industry Professionals Affected by Wildfires

MusiCares

MusiCares provides essential support to music professionals in times of crisis. Specifically for wildfire victims, they offer $1,500 in financial assistance and $500 in grocery vouchers. This support is available to music professionals with at least 5 years of employment or credit on 6 commercially released records.

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance to music industry professionals affected by natural disasters like wildfires. They focus on those who have made at least 50% of their income from music for at least the past 3 years. This includes coverage for healthcare, mental health, and other urgent needs.

Backline

Backline offers comprehensive mental health and wellness services for music industry professionals and their family members. This organization provides a safe space for therapy, counseling, and wellness support, particularly crucial in crisis situations such as natural disasters.

Entertainment Community Fund

Formerly known as the Actors Fund, the Entertainment Community Fund offers financial assistance to performing arts and entertainment professionals. This includes support for those who have earned at least $10,000/year in three of the last six years. In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires, they provide vital financial support for housing, healthcare, and other immediate needs.

Guitar Center Music Foundation

Guitar Center also has a dedicated resource center for musicians affected by natural disasters. They offer guidance, access to grants, and financial assistance programs tailored to help music professionals rebuild and recover. Guitar Center’s support includes partnerships with organizations like MusiCares and Sweet Relief for additional resources.

Not only that, if you’ve lost any musical instruments in the fires, they will be replacing them for FREE. Just fill out this form.

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Sending everyone affected by this terrible disaster all our support and love…

– Your Symphonic Family 

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