LA's Sound Nightclub Offers Refunds as City Grapples With Catastrophic Wildfires
Sound Nightclub, a cornerstone of Los Angeles' electronic music scene, has announced a flexible refund policy for all January events in response to the ongoing wildfire crisis affecting the city.
There are currently five active wildfires raging in the LA metropolitan area, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including the catastrophic Palisades Fire. Fueled by high-speed winds, that blaze alone has scorched nearly 20,000 acres and is now "one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," according to Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.
Five people have reportedly died as the uncontained blaze continues to spread, but officials say the death toll is likely higher. Evacuation orders are impacting roughly 200,000 residents at the time of this writing.
Firefighters battling the catastrophic Palisades Fire.
Sound Nightclub, located in the heart of Hollywood, will remain operational but is offering ticket-holders the option to receive full refunds without requiring justification. The venue's proprietors have implemented a straightforward refund process, requiring only basic ticketing information via email to process returns.
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Sound's move represents a significant gesture from one of LA's most prominent nightlife venues, particularly given the typically strict refund policies common in the music industry. It could set a precedent for how clubs respond to environmental crises in increasingly vulnerable urban areas.
"We stand in solidarity with you and remain committed to supporting one another. Please prioritize your safety and well-being," Sound said in a statement. "Sound will remain open as scheduled, however, to support our community, we are offering no-questions-asked refunds for all events scheduled through the rest of January, aiming to ease any additional stress or pressure."
Sound has nearly a dozen shows planned through January. DJs scheduled to perform include Chris Avantgarde, Layla Benitez, DJ Seinfeld, Sosa and EDM.com Class of 2022 artist Qrion, among others. Patrons seeking refunds can contact this email address with their ticket information.
You can stay up-to-date on evacuation zones, shelters and other wildfire-related resources via CAL FIRE.
Follow Sound Nightclub:
Web: soundnightclub.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sound_nightclub
Facebook: facebook.com/soundnightclub
