MusiCares® to Hold The Day That Music Cares on April 26
April 16 2024 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
The Service-Based Initiative Calling on Music
Professionals and Fans to Create Positive Impact and Championing
the Benefits of Volunteerism
On April 26, 2024, the global music community will come together
for the second annual The Day That Music Cares, a dedicated day of
service organized by MusiCares®, music’s leading charity. Building
on the success of its inaugural year, this initiative activates
music professionals and fans worldwide for a day of volunteering,
demonstrating the power and heart of the music community.
Last year’s effort saw over 1,400 members of the music community
take action with MusiCares and other participating GRAMMY®
organizations, including the Recording Academy®, GRAMMY Museum®,
Latin Recording Academy®, and the Latin GRAMMY Cultural
Foundation®, leading the charge. Songwriters and sound engineers,
touring crews and record label employees joined forces with music
fans to support causes close to their hearts. Participants engaged
in various acts of service such as volunteering at local food
banks, organizing community blood drives, and beach clean-ups.
“The Day That Music Cares unites the music community’s culture
of connection and the transformative power of giving back.
Volunteering strengthens bonds within communities and reinforces
mental health. Together in this shared mission, we're harnessing
the power of music to make a difference," said Laura Segura,
Executive Director of MusiCares.
Aligned with MusiCares' mission to support the wellbeing of the
music community, participants invest in the health of their
communities and themselves. Extensive evidence demonstrates that
volunteering while connecting with others reduces depression and
improves self-esteem and social health.
“Following the success of The Day That Music Cares' inaugural
year, I am thrilled to see this initiative go to our wider music
community to create positive change in the world,” said Harvey
Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares. “There is
always work to be done and it’s great to see how we can come
together and even make new connections all while making an impact
in our communities.”
Included among this year's partners are Starbucks, whose
financial contributions amplify The Day That Music Cares' message,
and iHeartMedia, leveraging in-kind promotion to spread awareness
across their platforms.
Join music professionals and music fans around the globe on
April 26 as they unite through the love of music and make a
positive impact in our communities.
For more information and to get involved, please visit
www.TheDayThatMusicCares.com
ABOUT MUSICARES
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 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.
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Jessica Carmona MusiCares
jessica.carmona@musicares.org