MusiCares Foundation

Ahead of #GivingTuesday – next week’s global day of generosity – we’re reflecting on the resilient and uplifting stories from music professionals who were impacted by Hurricanes Helene and/or Milton, and received disaster relief aid from MusiCares Foundation. This impactful support wouldn’t be possible without the help of our donors, and this year, we’re dedicating 100% of GivingTuesday donations to our disaster relief services. ?? Ready to make your donation early? Give back today: https://lnkd.in/eigMAGx4 Thank you for helping us provide a safety net for all music professionals during this season of giving. ??

At a time when we may feel divided, none of us are alone. MusiCares is here for the music community with resources to manage stress and mental health. Find more mental wellness resources at musicares.org/get-help ??

MusiCares is deeply saddened by the loss of Quincy Jones. He was a musical titan and advocate to multiple causes, including his Quincy Jones Listen Up! Foundation. It was an honor to recognize Quincy as the MusiCares Person of the Year in 1996 for his extraordinary musical and philanthropic legacy. Quincy attended numerous Person of the Year galas across the years, as he joined MusiCares to celebrate distinguished peers and collaborators inspired by his work. Quincy will be greatly missed, and our thoughts are with the Jones family and the many members of our music community that were fortunate to call him a friend. Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images

As we enter the holiday season, MusiCares recognizes that while this time of year can be filled with joy, it can also bring stressors such as grief, financial worries, loneliness, and unrealistic expectations. We’ve added a seasonal support group to our year-round, free, weekly, virtual support group offerings for the music community! Our goal is to provide a virtual, supportive environment where participants can openly discuss the unique challenges that the holiday season often presents, and share practical strategies and coping mechanisms. Join us and Lyn Rowbotham, Phd, LMFT every Wednesday for the next 6 weeks for our virtual, hour-long Navigating the Holiday Blues Support Group, in partnership with ASCAP. ?? ?? To sign up, reach out to our group leader at [email protected]. ?? Learn more about the variety of #supportgroups and more #mentalhealth resources that @musicares offers: https://grm.my/3KLYywH

The results are in! This year's MusiCares Foundation Wellness in Music survey gathered nearly 2,800 responses, highlighting crucial insights into mental health, financial wellness, healthcare access, and substance use trends in the music community. These results wouldn’t be possible without the music professionals that participated and shared their insights with us, and the community that spread the word about the survey. MusiCares’ Health & Human Services team will use the information gathered to inform our programming, so that we can best meet the needs of the music community. To everyone who made this possible, we are so grateful! ?? Learn more about this year’s Wellness in Music survey results: https://grm.my/3YHvBLr?

MusiCares mourns the loss of Phil Lesh. As a legendary bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, Phil’s distinctive contributions to music, advocacy, and philanthropy leave an enduring impact. Phil will be reverently honored with his Grateful Dead bandmates as our 2025 Persons of the Year, commemorating their journey that transcends music and fosters a profound sense of unity and generosity. This tribute stands as a testament to Phil’s remarkable legacy, commitment to creating community, and unwavering dedication to causes close to his heart, including his Unbroken Chain Foundation and MusiCares. Phil will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his loved ones and the Grateful Dead community. Photo by Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty Images

We are excited to honor the Grateful Dead as the 2025 MusiCares Foundation Persons of the Year! ???? In celebration of the band's 60th anniversary, original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir will be recognized for their immense musical and philanthropic legacies. The special night will also include posthumous tributes to Jerry Garcia, one of the band’s founders. The 34th annual #PersonsoftheYear benefit gala will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31, 2025. Proceeds from the Official GRAMMY Week Event will provide impactful support for #MusiCares, music’s leading non-profit. ?? ?? Photo: Bob Minkin Photography

MusiCares Foundation puts customized love and care into our services & resources – just like the love that music fans put into their unique tape collections to trade and share with fellow fans. ?? We support the music community in so many ways, from emergency financial relief to preventive care and so much more. Our incredible Health & Human Services team treats each case with integrity and confidentiality, using expertise to always offer tailored support. ??

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. ?? We’re here for music professionals year-round, providing tailored support to those in need. We’re Grateful for our incredible donors and partners who make stories like this possible, and initiatives like our annual Person of the Year gala and ongoing beneficiary campaigns that raise vital funds for our mission. It can be hard to ask for help, but if you or someone you know is a music professional in need, reach out to the MusiCares team: ?? [email protected] ?? 1-800-687-4227

?Take what you need ? Sharing some Monday morning words of inspiration from our 2024 Person of the Year red carpet to start off your week! Who do you think will join us for the 2025 gala? Stay tuned on MusiCares Foundation socials to be the first to know! We may even share a few hints… ??