Universal Music Group to Cancel Its Grammy Events; Will Redirect Resources to Wildfire Relief
The company, home to Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar, will longer hold its pre-Grammy artist showcase and awards show afterparty.
UMG cancels Grammys party and artist events to redirect resources to those affected by wildfires
Universal Music Group has cancelled its Grammy-related events as a result of the ongoing wildfires in LA. The 2025 Grammys are still set to go ahead on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena, the Recording Academy announced today (January 13).
Universal Music Group Cancels All 2025 Grammy Events Amid LA Wildfires, Redirects Resources for Relief Efforts
Universal Music Group Cancels All 2025 Grammy Events Amid LA Wildfires, Redirects Resources for Relief Efforts
Major Labels Cancel 2025 Grammy-Related Events
Universal Music Group canceled all Grammy events after the L.A. wildfires and will "redirect the resources" to those affected by the blazes.
Recording Academy Cancels Grammy-Related Events as Wildfires Rage
The Recording Academy canceled all Grammy-related events just hours after announcing that the 67th edition of the awards ceremony would push through despite the California wildfires. Resources for events like the Artist Showcase and the After-Grammy Party will instead be redirected “to assist those affected by the wildfires,
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Universal Music Group cancels all Grammy-related events, reallocating resources to support those affected by Southern California wildfires.
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