Ghost fans have been raising funds to assist with restoration efforts at the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena, California. The band used that site as the filming location for their “Ministry” headquarters. It also served as the setting for various photos and videos, including a 2022 performance of “Call Me Little Sunshine” for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!.”
Mystic Ministry, a fan-led group, have already raised $3,902.47 for recovery and preservation efforts. They will also be hosting three 20-person tours of the mausoleum on October 3. A portion of the proceeds will go towards fixing damage related to the Eaton fires. Fans can donate and purchase tickets HERE.
Amati Avaul, founder of Mystic Ministry, commented:
“Ghost has always been about more than the music. There’s this incredible world the band has created, and the fans don’t just watch it — we participate in it, build community around it and find ways to make it meaningful in our own lives. Mountain View became part of that world for us. Once you view the Mausoleum, read about its history, you realize it’s so much more than a filming location. It’s a rare and beautiful place, filled with history, artistry and memory, and places like that simply can’t be replaced. Mystic Ministry wanted to take the passion and creativity that exist in this fandom and turn them into something positive and tangible. If loving this band brought us to Mountain View, then helping preserve Mountain View — and showing some love to the community around it — feels like a pretty wonderful way to give something back.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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