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Bandcamp, the artist-first platform supporting independent music, is coming together with its music community to aid musicians affected by the Southern California wildfires. On February 7th, from midnight to midnight PST, 100% of Bandcamp’s proceeds will be donated to MusiCares. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community.
Whether offering financial aid for mental health counseling, medical screenings, or housing assistance during times of hardship, MusiCares leads with compassion, inclusivity, and empowerment. Bandcamp is proud to partner with A2IM, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and WIN for this initiative. Their generous contributions amplify the fundraiser’s reach and maximize impact. Together, these organizations stand united with Bandcamp in supporting the creative community during this challenging time.
“Los Angeles is the hub of the music industry, and the wildfires have impacted every part of it, from musicians to producers to recording studios. Bandcamp is proud to do our part to directly support musicians in LA, rallying the power of our community and music to help them rebuild,” said Dan Melnick, General Manager of Bandcamp.
“This initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration in supporting the music community when it’s needed most,” said Bryan Biniak, President of Songtradr. “At Songtradr, we believe in the vital role that platforms like Bandcamp play in ensuring artists can continue to create and thrive, especially in challenging times. We are incredibly grateful to our partners—MusiCares, A2IM, WIN, and the many organizations coming together—to maximize our collective impact. This moment exemplifies what’s possible when the industry unites to support the artists who shape our culture and bring music to the world.”
“We are deeply appreciative of the significant support from the Bandcamp community and their partners. This generosity will help us continue providing vital resources and assistance to music people in need, and we are truly grateful for the community’s commitment to making a difference,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director at MusiCares.
“At A2IM, we deeply believe in the transformative power of independent music to inspire, unite, and drive meaningful change—especially during challenging times,” said Dr. Richard James Burgess, President and CEO of A2IM. “This initiative exemplifies the strength and resilience of our community—artists, labels, and fans coming together with a shared mission to make a tangible impact. Partnering with Bandcamp and sister organizations like the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) enables us to extend critical support and relief to those affected by the Southern California wildfires.”
Bandcamp has long championed the healing power of music, making it simple for fans to support artists so they can continue creating. This mission comes to life through initiatives like Bandcamp Fridays, where the platform shares its revenue directly with artists, generating over $131 million for independent musicians and labels to date. Bandcamp fosters a profound connection between artists and their supporters while empowering the creative community.
How You Can Help on February 7th:
For Artists: Add new music or exclusive merch to your Bandcamp store to inspire purchases. Share personal stories or behind-the-scenes content with your fans to encourage engagement.
For Fans: Purchase music, merchandise, or exclusive tracks from your favorite artists—or discover new ones on Bandcamp’s Discover page.
For more information about this initiative or how you can participate, visit: https://bandcamp.com/lafirerelief
About Bandcamp
Bandcamp is the premiere online record store and music community where passionate fans discover, connect with and directly support the artists they love. With the majority of revenue going directly to artists, Bandcamp fosters a communal experience with music discovery, where artists and fans support each other in a vibrant ecosystem. Bandcamp artists and labels release and sell a broad range of music products, including digital and physical records, vinyl, apparel and merchandise.
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MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.
About A2IM
A2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization headquartered in New York City that exists to support and strengthen the independent recorded music sector. Membership currently includes a broad coalition of more than 700 Independently-owned American music labels. A2IM represents these independently owned small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community. In doing so, it supports a key segment of America’s creative class that represents America’s diverse musical cultural heritage. Billboard Magazine identified the Independent music label sector as 37.32 percent of the music industry’s U.S. recorded music sales market in 2016 based on copyright ownership, making Independent labels collectively the largest music industry sector.
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