2025 Grammy Awards to Proceed as Scheduled With Focus on Raising Funds for LA Wildfire Relief Efforts

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are set to take place on February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy confirmed on Monday. While the devastating wildfires sweeping across L.A. raised questions about whether the event would proceed, organizers have decided to move forward with the show as planned, emphasizing a renewed focus on supporting those impacted by the fires.

In a joint statement, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, chair of the board of trustees, expressed solidarity with the affected communities. “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,” the statement read.

Mason and Hurt confirmed that the Grammys would partner with local authorities, including the office of Mayor Karen Bass and public safety agencies, to ensure public safety and responsible resource use. The show will also serve a higher purpose this year: raising funds for wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery of first responders who have risked their lives to protect others.

The Recording Academy and MusiCares have already launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, which began with an initial $1 million donation. To date, the fund has distributed over $2 million in emergency aid to music creatives and professionals affected by the wildfires. Mason and Hurt reiterated their commitment to providing ongoing support to those in need.

“In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else,” their statement continued. “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.”

While the main Grammy telecast will proceed, some pre-Grammy events remain in question. The MusiCares Person of the Year event and the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards are still undecided. Meanwhile, other parties, like the annual Milk & Honey pre-Grammy event, have been canceled. Founder Lucas Keller called on others to follow suit, saying it would be “tone deaf” to celebrate while so many are suffering.

The 2025 Grammys telecast, produced by Fulwell 73 Productions, will air live on CBS from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET/5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT and will also stream on Paramount+. Executive producers Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, and Jesse Collins face the challenging task of balancing the celebration of music with the sobering reality of the wildfires.

This year’s awards season has already seen disruptions from the wildfires, but this isn’t the first time the Grammys have been impacted by outside events. Both the 2021 and 2022 ceremonies were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2022 event even relocating to Las Vegas.

The Recording Academy has yet to announce the host for this year’s show, though the announcement is expected soon.

On the music side, Beyoncé leads this year’s nominees with an impressive 11 nods, followed by Charli XCX and Post Malone with eight each, and Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar with seven apiece. Final-round voting for the awards concluded on January 3, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see who will take home the night’s biggest honors.