Whereas the 2025 Grammy Awards are nonetheless slated to happen initially of February, the three main labels have opted to cancel their Grammy week occasions within the wake of the a number of lethal wildfires which have moved by the Los Angeles space.
Common Music Group, dad or mum firm to acts like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar, introduced Monday that each one of its Grammy-related occasions — together with its annual artist showcase (usually held the Saturday earlier than as a discussion board to debut new acts and spotlight its Grammy nominees) and its after-party could be canceled. The Santa Monica-based firm, whose workers residing in close by Palisades had been hit notably arduous, as a substitute stated it will be redirecting sources to assist wildfire reduction efforts.
Sony Music Leisure, house to Columbia, RCA and Epic Information, additionally known as off its Grammy afterparty. The coveted invite has beforehand introduced friends like Adele, Harry Kinds and Doja Cat to celebrations held on the Bel Air Lodge, Hollywood’s Mom Wolf and Neuehouse, amongst different areas. The corporate will as a substitute redirect funds to concentrate on native reduction efforts in L.A.
Warner Music Group, whose acts embrace Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars and Benson Boone, did the identical.
Thus far, the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala, which celebrates its fiftieth years, continues to be on per sources.
The 2025 Grammy Awards will air stay on CBS from the Crypto.com Enviornment in downtown L.A. Beyoncé leads the pack of nominees with 11 nominations. Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish are all up for seven awards, with Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan shut behind with six nominations.
See beneath for a listing of extra Grammy week occasions impacted by the wildfires:
MusiCares Particular person of the Yr: The Grateful Useless will nonetheless be honored on the pre-Grammy occasion on Jan. 31 on the Los Angeles Conference Heart, however the night time will embrace “a particular enchantment for donations to help wildfire reduction efforts,” the Recording Academy instructed members in an e mail Tuesday.
BMG Pre-Grammy Occasion: The music firm is canceling its annual occasion set for Jan. 28. “Our ideas are with everybody affected, and we lengthen our deepest gratitude to the firefighters and first responders in Los Angeles County who’re working tirelessly to comprise the fires,” BMG stated in a press release.
The Resonator Awards: Scheduled for Jan. 28, the occasion celebrating achievements of trailblazing ladies in music manufacturing and engineering has been postponed. Nonprofit dad or mum group We Are Shifting the Needle launched a wildfire reduction fund of micro-grants.
Milk & Honey/Reservoir Music Pre-Grammy Celebration: The Pre-Grammy celebration has been pushed to 2026 following discussions with sponsor companions.
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