Brooklyn’s Housepitality host benefit event for LA wildfire victims

On January 17th.

Hospitality’s decade-long affair between New York and California is more poignant than ever as the party relaunches on Friday, January 17th, 2025, with a diverse roster of DJs and live acts donating their fees to the cause. The lineup includes: 2Melo, LiL’ T, Mike Cashen, Nemoto, Noam, Squib + NHII, Shane One, and more.

“The date was set, the flyer was made and the promotions were out when these wildfires devastated Altadena and surrounding areas,” said Michael Tello founder of Hospitality and producer for PillowTalk. “My wife and I both have family there. Everyone on the event line-up knows someone affected by this tragedy so the next move was obvious —pivot to a benefit supporting our brothers and sisters in LA.”

What happened next was an illustrious team that transformed the party in under a week: redesigned flyers, revised talent conversations, identified non-profits, and made donation plans. The list includes many supporters including AreYouListed, Parties4Peace, Ebb-n-Flow, Bespoke, Junxion, Electronic Groove, plus those driving direct action including LA-based, Universal Mother who will be purchasing and distributing essential supplies for those most impacted. NYBUDS, the DJ-friendly weed dispensary, will also sponsor a drop-box from 6 PM requesting that party attendees contribute clothes, toiletries, and diapers which will be mailed to facilities in Los Angeles.

The non-profits who will receive both supplies and financial benefits include LA Dream Center providing permanent shelter for fire victims as well as DirectRelief.org, ensuring PPE and critical medical aid on their ground. With 25 people dead, over 150,000 under evacuation, and over 40,000 acres burned (an area larger than Paris), priority was given to organizations in the midst of the action.

Despite the solemn topic, the $20 suggested ticket price acts as a donation for a night featuring food, community, and a notable lineup of underground house, techno, and disco DJs lighting up the dancefloor. A significant highlight of the evening will be a 4-piece live performance from Nemoto, best described as high-energy dance jazz.

As the event promoters describe their 27-year-old legacy: Housepitality has always been more than music—it’s been about supporting each other, lifting each other up, and showing what we can accomplish when we unite. If you live in the New York area, join the party located at 275 Park at Laffaholics near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, but you can also tune into the Twitch Channel, from 6 PM -2  AM, and donate via the QR code regardless of where you are.

Housepitality collective heart goes out to you, Los Angeles.

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