As A Result Of The Los Angeles Forest Fire, Two Big Interesting Labels Not Involved At The Grammy Awards

Billie Eilish, Universal Music Group artist at the Grammy Awards (doc. Recording Academy)

The Recording Academy as the organizer has issued an official statement that the peak of the 67th Grammy Awards will be held as originally planned, on February 2.

However, two big music labels, Universal Music Group and Warner Music are rumored to be withdrawing from this year's Grammys series.

Universal Music Group has confirmed that it will cancel all planned parties related to the Grammys. Instead, they will divert the resources that should have been used for the event to help those affected by forest fires in Los Angeles.

"Today we have canceled all events related to the Grammys, including Artist Showcase and After-Grsama Party and will divert the resources that should have been used for the event to help those affected by forest fires," wrote Universal Music Group, citing Instagram uploads, Tuesday, January 14.

Our deepest gratitude goes to the first responders and emergency personnel, who continue to work bravely. LA is home to many of us. We are committed to helping and supporting the Los Angeles community of music, artists, teams and people through this terrible time.

The decision also prompted Hayley Williams, the frontman of Paramore, to voice her support for Universal Music, by commenting "respect" on Instagram Story.

Meanwhile, Rolling Stone said the Warner Music label had confirmed that it would cancel the Grammys party and would divert the funds to relief efforts.

Warner Music has also pledged 1 million US (IDR 16.27 billion) for assistance efforts that focus on community welfare, music industry support, and complement the first respondent with much-needed resources.

Our hearts are with LA. Today, we announced an initial commitment of US$1 million, through the Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, to assist recovery efforts amid the Greater Los Angeles forest fires. These funds will be channeled to the welfare of the community, the support of the music industry, and complement emergency response officers with resources that are urgently needed through contributions to @musicares @projecthopeorg @lafdfoundation & @calfund, "wrote Warner Music.