Recording Academy CEO Explains Why Grammys Will Proceed Despite L.A. Wildfires: It’s a chance to raise funds.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

Recording Academy CEO Explains Why Grammys Will Proceed Despite L.A. Wildfires: It’s a chance to raise funds.

The Grammys are moving ahead despite the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told the LA Times:

“If we were to cancel or postpone the show, how would that affect the thousands of people who work on it or around it?”

Executive producer Ben Winston added,

“Try to tell the stagehands, costumers, makeup artists, and drivers who make a living from the Grammys that we’re not doing the show.”

 

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The annual event, which contributes approximately $200 million to L.A.’s economy, will include fire-relief elements, with MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s charitable wing, already raising $4 million for recovery efforts.

Mason clarified,

“This isn’t a telethon. It’s a chance for us to use our platform to raise funds and awareness, while still honoring the music community.”

The 67th Grammy Awards will air next month.