The American Recording Academy, those in charge of the Grammy Awards, have taken another step towards inclusion and diversity among their members. As? They have invited more than 3,900 music professionals from different genres and disciplines to be members of the academy. This year, as the press release highlightsthe members who have been invited are 45% women, 57% racialized and 47% under 40 years old. A way for the academy to be as diverse as possible.
And what do these 3,900 people have to do now? Well, first things first: formally accept the invitation before July 31. Then they have to participate in an Online Registration process for the next Grammys. It is in this process that aspiring members have to submit their proposals to be considered as nominees for the Grammy Awards. Come on, the songs and videos that want to appear as nomicandos.
Of these members, some of them will be invited as Voting Members and will be able to choose the winner between October 3 and October 15. Although we will have to wait until February 2, 2025 to know the winners of this edition. And it is that the The 67th Grammy Awards will be held that day at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
“There’s no better way to kick off Grammy season than by inviting thousands of diverse, talented creators and music professionals to join our Recording Academy family,” said Harvey Mason Jr. , CEO of the Recording Academy. “Our members are the heart of the Academy, driving our mission to have a lasting, positive impact on the music community and shape music history. We look forward to the more than 3,900 guests joining us to serve, celebrate and defend the voices of musical creators throughout the year,” he concluded by saying.
It should be remembered that the members of the Academy, who ultimately vote for the winners, are industry professionals: active artists, composers, producers and engineers. People who are attached to current musical news and who have good judgment.
