Grammys After-Parties Canceled Due to Ongoing LA Wildfire Disaster: ‘Inappropriate’

The night of nights of music is likely to be a little quieter this year.

While the 67th Annual Grammy Awards will take place as scheduled on Sunday, February 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the pre- and post-party festivities have been canceled due to the ongoing wildfires in the city.

“It feels inappropriate to go out for a drink in these times,” a music industry source told Daily Mail.

“It’s a huge relief that the ceremony will happen, but anything more than that just wouldn’t feel right,” the insider continued.

Universal Music Group (UMG) initially announced that all of its Grammy-related events would not take place as fires destroyed the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods. UMG has canceled their Artist Showcase and afterparty.

A company spokesperson said: “We have canceled all of our Grammy-related events, including the Artist Showcase and the After-Grammy Party, and will redirect the resources that would have been used for these events to those affected by the wildfires to help.”

After UMG’s decision, Sony Music followed suit.

After announcing the cancellation of their Grammy Week events, they announced that parent company Sony Group Corporation had pledged $5 million for emergency relief and long-term recovery efforts.

Warner Music Group (WMG), in collaboration with the Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, also said it has donated an initial $1 million to support local fire relief initiatives.

A WMG representative said their efforts are focused on helping both first responders and those in the music industry affected by the fires.

BMG added: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that BMG will no longer be hosting its pre-Grammy party on Tuesday, January 28th.”

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected,” their statement continued, “and we express our deepest gratitude to the firefighters and first responders in Los Angeles County who are working tirelessly to contain the fires.”

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Academy Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt outlined their plans for Grammy Week in a public statement earlier this week.

“We understand how devastating the past week has been for this city and its people. This is our home, it is the home of thousands of music professionals, and many of us have been negatively impacted,” Mason began.

“After careful consideration and multiple assurances from state and local elected officials, public safety officials, and with the support of our incredible artistic community, we have decided to move forward with the Grammy broadcast and some select events.”

He continued, “This year’s show will have a new goal: to raise additional funds to support wildfire response efforts and to honor the courage and commitment of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours.”

The Recording Academy also revised its schedule and focused on relief efforts. This included serving as a platform for raising funds for forest firefighting and demonstrating resilience.

According to the Daily Mail, there will still be some parties.

Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party and MusiCares gala are scheduled as usual, but each event organizer has planned charitable components to support the fire victims.