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What Is The MusiCares MAP Fund?

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Dec 2, 2014 - 3:22 pm

It's no secret that addiction and substance abuse have plagued the music industry for decades. Through the MusiCares MAP Fund, The Recording Academy is able to provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. But none of this would be possible without support from music fans and the music community. In our latest installment of Ask The GRAMMYs, we detail our upcoming rocking benefit for the MusiCares MAP Fund, and how you can get involved.  

I was shopping for concert tickets online and saw tickets for the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert with Ozzy and Slash, and more performers.  It looks pretty cool, but I've never heard of it. Is it connected to the GRAMMYs? What's it all about?

Nathan S.
Los Angeles

Hi, Nathan. We're impressed with your rock awareness, and what you see is correct. On May 12 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, MusiCares (a health and human services organization established by The Recording Academy more than 20 years ago) will host the 10th anniversary MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert.

Ozzy Osbourne will be presented with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award by GRAMMY winner Joe Walsh for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and for his commitment to helping others with the addiction recovery process. The evening will also honor owner and CEO of the Village studios Jeff Greenberg with MusiCares' From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. Greenberg will receive his award from  comedian and "The Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson. Featured performers will include GRAMMY winners Metallica, Keb' Mo' and Osbourne with special guest Slash, among others.

All proceeds from the concert will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

Last we heard, general admission tickets have sold out. But don't worry, GRAMMY.com will be onsite to provide you with up-to-the-minute updates via our official MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert live-blog. Keep checking GRAMMY.com for more information.

(Have a specific GRAMMY Awards process question? Need the 411 on The Recording Academy's advocacy-related work in Washington, D. C.? Are you curious about MusiCares or the GRAMMY Foundation? Ask The GRAMMYs is your opportunity. Send your burning GRAMMY-related question via email to askthegrammys@grammy.com.)

 

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Bid Your Way To Next Year's GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions offer 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards VIP Experience and exclusive music memorabilia
Crystal Larsen
GRAMMYs
Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

In celebration of the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions are open now through Feb. 24. Presented in partnership with Kompolt, the auctions provide bidders an opportunity to bid on approximately 100 exclusive items, including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities, and official GRAMMY merchandise autographed by artists during GRAMMY Week.

Featured items will be available for bid in two cycles, including a 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards VIP Experience for two, including Platinum-level GRAMMY tickets, GRAMMY Celebration tickets, GRAMMY rehearsal passes, and 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute tickets; a private guitar lesson with Orianthi, recording artist and guitarist in Michael Jackson's This Is It; and official GRAMMY merchandise autographed backstage at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards rehearsals and telecast by celebrity participants. This year's performers include Justin Bieber, Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and Katy Perry, among others.

Additional auction items include VIP concert and meet-and-greet experiences with Kathy Griffin and Maroon 5; VIP lounge tickets to the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals; guitars autographed by Jeff Beck, Bruno Mars, Tom Petty, Slash, and Train, among others; and music memorabilia autographed by Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Daughtry, Jay-Z, Ke$ha, Barry Manilow, Pink, Carlos Santana, and Barbra Streisand, among others.

To place your bid on items featured in the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions, visit www.ebay.com/grammy. All proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation.

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Major Streaming Services And Tech Companies Join MusiCares In Support Of COVID-19 Relief Fund

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Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM and Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and YouTube Music announce generous contributions to MusiCares' coronavirus relief fund
MusiCares
Mar 24, 2020 - 9:00 am

In a bold statement of unity within the music industry, leading music streaming and tech companies Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM and Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and YouTube Music have announced today they are contributing to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund to support music industry workers in need.

"The music community is in great need so The Recording Academy greatly appreciates the collective support and emergency aid that this coalition of music industry and tech leaders has provided," said Harvey Mason jr, Recording Academy Interim President/CEO. "We hope these partnerships inspire other organizations to stand behind the music community in this time of great uncertainty. We continue to encourage our peers to embrace the collaborative power of music and to support impacted industry professionals in both trying and good times."

The COVID-19 Relief Fund was established to provide monetary support to the thousands of music creators and industry professionals who have been most affected by the Coronavirus pandemic due to the unprecedented cancellation of music events and work opportunities. Since the fund’s establishment last week, MusiCares and the Recording Academy have raised millions more than the initial $2 million to start the COVID-19 Relief Fund, thanks to its esteemed partners, but more is needed.

With this fund, music industry professionals including artists, production crews, technicians, and anyone impacted by the loss of income due to live music event cancelations, can apply for basic living assistance.

Beyond the initial donations, all Recording Academy Chapters have committed to fundraising in their local communities. Additionally, the Recording Academy appealed to Congress to further protect musicians, performers, songwriters, and studio professionals such as self-employed gig workers who are impacted by cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic. Further updates and announcements regarding additional partnerships will be announced in the coming days.

If you wish to support our efforts to assist music professionals in need, visit: https://www.grammy.com/MusiCares/CoronavirusReliefFund

If you are a member of the music industry in need of assistance, visit: musicares.org.  

 

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Recording Academy And MusiCares Establish COVID-19 Relief Fund

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Both the Recording Academy and MusiCares have contributed an initial donation of $1 million each, totaling $2 million
GRAMMYs
Mar 17, 2020 - 10:36 am

The Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and subsequent cancellation of multiple music events. From hotel and bar gigs to major music festivals, COVID-19 is deeply impacting live music events, and the creative community behind it all.

Administered through MusiCares, the COVID-19 Fund will be used to directly support those in the music community with the greatest need. To establish the fund, both the Recording Academy and MusiCares have contributed an initial donation of $1 million each, totaling $2 million. Additionally, all Recording Academy Chapters have committed to fundraising in their local communities. Further updates and announcements will be made in the coming days.

"Event cancellations are at unprecedented levels and the situation, therefore, requires an unprecedented response," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim CEO of the Recording Academy, in a statement. "Many people in the industry are now in crisis, not knowing what the future holds or having to deal with dire commercial realities. We are asking the entire industry to stand with us to support the musicians, artists and professionals who are the bedrock and the future of our music community."

"It’s in times like these that many of us turn to music. Music can help us cope, and has the power to bring us together during a time when many of us might feel isolated. We encourage people everywhere to embrace the music industry which needs our help in these uncertain times."

MusiCares chair Steve Boom added, "The music industry is built on the work of musicians, artists, and music professionals. It is in times like these, that the industry needs to come together to support those who are struggling, particularly those who rely on touring incomes to survive. We know this fund will need to be significant. We will not be able to do it alone, and that’s why we are asking the entire music community including labels, streaming services, and anyone who is able to join us in this important effort. We're all in when the good times roll, and it’s important that we're all in when times are tough, too."

If you wish to support our efforts to assist music people in need, visit: https://www.grammy.com/MusiCares/CoronavirusReliefFund

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ASCAP Makes Disaster Relief Donation To MusiCares

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Donation will help music community members most affected by the fires
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 27, 2018 - 11:59 am

Performing rights organization ASCAP announced on Dec. 18 that it is donating to MusiCares to support music's creators including those "affected by the recent wildfires in northern and southern California" needing help with food, shelter and replacement of instruments or equipment.

"We are truly grateful for the support and ongoing partnership of ASCAP," said Recording Academy and MusiCares President/CEO Neil Portnow. "Their work on behalf of music people is vital, and their generosity to the music community is equally strong. This donation demonstrates how the music industry works together to take care of their own."

"We have all been stunned by the devastation caused by the California fires and the heartache and loss suffered by our members who reside there," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams, winner of three GRAMMY awards as a songwriter. "ASCAP has always been an advocate for music creators, and faced with these terrible circumstances, we have their backs. We are pleased to work with MusiCares to get help to those who need it most."

Members may make disaster relief requests by contacting MusiCares toll-free at 1.800.687.4227.

For those wishing to donate, the "Gift Designation" choice at MusiCares' donation page offers "Disaster Relief" as a selection.

"The music community knows that it can turn to MusiCares in times of distress," said ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews. "They have the organization and the infrastructure necessary to respond to these horrible events and help members of the music community in times of need. We're glad to work with MusiCares once again to ensure that our funds reach the people most affected by the fires."

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