USA - The NAMM Foundation has created the 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund, committing $50,000, and they are accepting additional contributions. This fund was established in response to the fires in Greater Los Angeles and their devastating impact on NAMM members, music programs, and music professionals in the area.
Needs-based assistance will be provided to NAMM members, employees of NAMM member companies, music education programmes, and music makers affected by the January 2025 fires. The NAMM Foundation is currently performing a needs assessment and will provide more information soon on the distribution of and application process for these funds.
"The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for 49 years; the LA community is our home and our family,” said NAMM president & CEO, John Mlynczak. “NAMM is committed to supporting the relief and recovery for our members and the music makers they serve.”
“The NAMM Foundation exists because of the generosity of the music products industry, and the greater LA community needs us right now,” said NAMM Foundation executive director, Julia Rubio. "We know our industry is resilient and we stand ready to work quickly to ensure support reaches those who need it most.”
The upcoming NAMM Show 2025 is set to go forward as planned on 21-25 January. Organisers have told attendees they are closely monitoring the situation. Anaheim is located 60 miles southeast of the wildfires and is unaffected. Both LAX and the Orange County airports are fully operational.
“NAMM will continue to monitor the situation daily as the winds calm down and fires are contained. We will communicate any further information as it’s available leading up to the 2025 show,” says a statement.
To donate to the fund, visit: https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout
