The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, could face a delay as the city grapples with devastating wildfires. The situation has raised concerns about the potential impact on the star-studded ceremony, with discussions about postponing the event underway.
Sources close to the situation revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that there have been ongoing talks about either postponing the Grammy Awards or possibly turning the broadcast into a fundraiser for wildfire victims. One senior television executive hinted that the likelihood of postponement is high due to the severity of the fires, which have already caused loss of life and extensive damage. However, other sources indicated that the final decision will depend on how the situation unfolds in the coming days. Harvey Mason Jr., head of the Recording Academy, is reportedly considering various options.
In response to the crisis, a benefit concert is also being planned for January 30 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The event, organized by MusiCares, the Grammy Foundation, and supported by Live Nation, aims to raise funds for those affected by the fires. While the lineup of artists and broadcast partners has yet to be confirmed, the concert will be a major effort to aid those impacted, particularly individuals in the music industry who have suffered losses.
This wouldn’t be the first time the Grammy Awards have been delayed. In recent years, the ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with shifts to March in 2021 and April in 2022. The 2022 ceremony also took place in Las Vegas for the first time in history.
As Los Angeles continues to battle the wildfires, the fate of the Grammy Awards remains uncertain, with many awaiting an official announcement in the coming days.
