The 2025 Grammy Awards will go ahead amid the LA fires, but with a significant change to the show.
The Recording Academy confirmed on Monday, January 13 the awards will still air on Sunday, February 2 at LA’s Crypto.com Arena – with the show raising funds to support fire relief efforts.
Beyonce dominates the nominations list with a total of 11 nods, including Album of the Year. No host has yet been announced for the ceremony.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, the chair of the Academy’s board of trustees said in a joint statement: ‘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.
‘In close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources, the 67th Grammy Awards telecast on CBS on Feb. 2 will proceed as planned.
The 2025 Grammy Awards will go ahead amid the LA fires, but with a significant change to the show – Beyonce pictured at the 2023 show
Last Tuesday, catastrophic blazes began amid strong Santa Ana winds, resulting in over 10,000 structures being destroyed and the death toll rising to 24; pictured: Flames from the Eaton fire in Altadena engulf a home
‘This year’s show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours. In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort, and unite like nothing else.
‘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.’
MusiCares and the Recording Academy have created the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort and pledged $1 million to support musicians and those working in the industry who are impacted by the wildfires.
Last Tuesday, catastrophic blazes began amid strong Santa Ana winds, resulting in over 10,000 structures being destroyed and the death toll rising to 24.
It comes after the Critics Choice Awards 2025 – which had been slated to take place on Sunday, January 12 – was officially postponed to January 26 amid the fires that have left devastation throughout Los Angeles.
The Grammy Awards were previously delayed back in 2021 and 2022 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The nominations for the 2025 ceremony were announced two months earlier in November, with Beyonce leading with the most nods.
Other artists including Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone raked in seven nominations.
The Recording Academy confirmed on Monday, January 13 the awards will still air on Sunday, February 2 at LA’s Crypto.com Arena – with the show raising funds to support fire relief efforts; Taylor Swift seen at 2024 Grammys in L.A.
The nominations for the 2025 ceremony were announced two months earlier in November, with Beyonce leading with the most nods; seen in April 2024 in Hollywood
MusiCares and the Recording Academy have created the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort and pledged $1 million to support musicians and those working in the industry who are impacted by the wildfires – the Eaton Fire is pictured burning through an Altadena home
Taylor Swift received a total of six nominations, as well as Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.
Amid the ongoing fires, other awards events have also been cancelled or postponed this week.
On Wednesday, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards was also postponed after being originally set to take place this week on Sunday, January 12.
The annual ceremony was going to be held over the weekend at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica – a city close to the Pacific Palisades wildfire.
Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin issued a statement to announcement the event’s postponement to January 26, per People.
‘This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected.’
The awards show will still be held at the Barker Hangar later this month, and hosted by Chelsea Handler.
And the nominations for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards were postponed again this week to January 23.