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According to California Governor Gavin Newsom's latest statement, at least 24 people have died as a result of the devastating LA wildfires.
The greater Los Angeles region is being consumed by the spread of two major blazes in the Palisades and Eaton areas, with the latest reports confirming more than 92,000 LA County residents are under evacuation orders.
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Regarding the reconstruction efforts, Governor Newsom signed an executive order under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act to ensure that businesses and families can rebuild faster and without any delays.
“The executive order I signed today will help cut permitting delays, an important first step in allowing our communities to recover faster and stronger. I’ve also ordered our state agencies to identify additional ways to streamline the rebuilding and recovery process,” Governor Gavin Newsom stated.
A list of music events canceled or postponed due to LA wildfires
As the LA wildfires continue to spread across the sprawling city, with firefighters making progress against the week-long battle against the blazes, several musicians and organizations have come forward to postpone or cancel major events planned for January 2025.
Below is a list of major music events pushed back due to safety concerns and out of respect for the tragic unfolding of the LA wildfires.
1) The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow's release
On Monday, The Weeknd announced that his upcoming sixth and final studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, and accompanying show at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, both scheduled for January 25, 2025, has been postponed to the end of the month.
The Weeknd expressed his concern regarding the well-being of LA citizens in an Instagram post, where he stated:
"Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, I am canceling the Rose Bowl concert originally scheduled for January 25th...In light of this, I have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st. My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild."
2) UMG and Warner Music Grammy Parties
On Monday, representatives from major labels Warner Music Group and UMG announced their decision to cancel all 2025 Grammy-related events in light of the LA wildfires.
Warner representatives spoke with Billboard, confirming they will not be holding a Grammy Week party and will be redirecting all their funds to combat the wildfires and support those affected by the destruction. They previously announced a $1 million donation to support rebuilding efforts in the affected regions.
UMG confirmed in a press release that they would be canceling their artist showcase and post-Grammy after party, as part of their 2025 Grammy-related events, to redirect their resources toward those affected by the wildfires, stating:
"Our deepest gratitude goes to the first responders and emergency personnel, who continue to perform heroically. L.A. is home to so many of us. We are committed to helping and supporting the music community, our artists, our teams and the people of Los Angeles get through this horrific episode."
3) Beyoncé's January announcement delayed
Following her teaser, released on Christmas Day, which teased a special announcement on January 14, 2025, Beyoncé took to social media last night (January 13) to confirm her surprise reveal will be delayed out of respect to the LA wildfires, stating:
"The Jan. 14 announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss."
4) Resonator Awards
We Are Moving the Needle were gearing up for their second annual LA-based award show that celebrates women's contributions to music production and engineering, scheduled to take place on January 28, 2025.
The organization has now indefinitely postponed the event, with new dates yet to be announced, given the continued spread of the LA wildfires. Founder Emily Lazar released a press statement regarding their decision, where they stated:
"So many creators have been displaced and have lost the ability to continue working and, right now, our focus needs to be on helping them rebuild their lives. As an industry, it’s crucial that we rally together to offer support and resources in this time of crisis."
5) Rod Wave concert
Rod Wave was scheduled to perform at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on January 8, 2025, but the event was canceled due to the spread of the LA wildfires. The rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce:
"The health and safety of our fans and employees will remain the top priority. Tickets will be refunded at the original point of purchase.”
6) ALTer Ego concert
The ALTer Ego concert set to feature performances from artists like Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Incubus, St. Vincent, and many more, was initially scheduled to take place at the Kia Forum on January 11, 2025.
Hosted by Alt 98.7 and iHeartRadio, the event organizers took to social media on January 9 to confirm the concert had been canceled due to the LA wildfires, stating:
"The devastation from the fires is beyond comprehension. We love our city and are putting health and safety first.”
Other major music events that were canceled or postponed due to the LA wildfires include Jimmy Kimmel's January 8 taping, the Oscar nominations announcement date, and Selena Gomez's pop-out concert at Complex LA celebrating the five-year anniversary of her third studio album Rare.
