MusiCares, Now More Than Ever
• This Friday, April 25, MusiCares will host The Day That Music Cares, an annual worldwide day of service. Now in its third year, this initiative invites everyone in the music community, from tour crew and engineers to managers, songwriters, label staff, and fans, to give back in ways that feel meaningful to them. Whether that means volunteering at a local food bank, organizing a donation drive, or cleaning up a park, The Day That Music Cares is about showing up for your local community and reconnecting through acts of service.
Last year, more than 2,500 people participated. This year, MusiCares wants to go even bigger, because they know that when we come together, we’re capable of powerful things.
The need for connection and community has never been more evident. In the wake of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and hurricanes in the Southeast, people across the country stepped up to help their neighbors, offering support and reminding us that we’re at our best when we show up for one another. These acts of service didn’t just provide practical help; they also offered connection and meaning.
This initiative was first inspired by the 2023 advisory from the 21st U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, which named loneliness and isolation a public health crisis. In a recent interview with ABC News, Murthy noted, “Finding small ways to help each other is the glue that brings all of us together. Service is a very powerful antidote to loneliness… it reminds us that we have value to bring to the world.”
These are the guiding principles behind The Day That Music Cares — an opportunity for music professionals and music fans alike to unite and give back, together.
With April being Global Volunteer Month, now is the perfect time to highlight the power of community service — and how getting involved can make a difference. For more info or to sign up, visit thedaythatmusiccares.com.
