Recording Academy’s Grammy House Returns With Halle Bailey Masterclass & More

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1

Event Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Recording Academy is teaming with longtime partner People magazine and Sephora to present an event honoring and amplifying the voices of women in music. Event programming includes a luncheon, panel discussion on the road to success, Grammy-nominated guests, and live performances by Sephora Sounds artists Rawan Chaya, Beth Million and Dounia, who will DJ the event.

Sephora will provide make-up touch-up stations and a music-infused photo booth. Dyson, a participating sponsor, will provide styling stations for hair touch-ups and curate an immersive listening experience with the Dyson Zone noise-cancelling headphones. The Hartford is also a participating sponsor and will activate an interactive, augmented reality graffiti wall.

The Recording Academy launched Women in the Mix in 2019 to drive representation and provide opportunities for studio professionals, artists and beyond. Sephora Sounds is a music collective to support and amplify underrepresented, emerging artists through Sephora’s social platforms.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1

Doors: 2:45

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Leading professionals in the independent music community, including Stan founder and CEO Denisha Kuhlor, independent recording artist Cocoa Sarai, Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava, and SymphonyOS cofounder and CEO Megh Vakharia will discuss key trends and predictions for 2024 and beyond. The session will be moderated by Chris Maltese, Vydia VP of label & artist relations.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1

Time: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

An emerging artist showcase, hosted by comedian Matt Friend, featuring performances by Sephora Sounds artists Aint Afraid, Mastercard’s Artist Accelerator artist Cocoa Sarai, and rising stars BETWEEN FRIENDS, Teezo Touchdown, and Tiana Major9. PEOPLE will amplify the showcase and Sephora will provide make-up and touch-up stations.

Date: Friday, Feb. 2

Doors: 11 a.m.

Livestream: 1 p.m.

An exclusive masterclass with Grammy-nominated artist Halle Bailey, presented by Mastercard. Grammy U members are invited to attend this event in person. Programming will be livestreamed for the public on the Grammy Awards’ YouTube and Twitch channels.

Date: Friday, Feb. 2

Red Carpet: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Doors: 8 p.m.

This is the third annual #GRAMMYsNextGen Party for leading creators and professionals who are shaping the future of music, presented by Mastercard and Dyson. The party will feature live performances by first-time Grammy nominee Romy, as well as Blaqbonez, Cyanide Beats, and DJ Yasmin.

As guests arrive on the red carpet they will experience music amplified by Sonos, and enjoy photo opportunities, light bites, food trucks, and refreshments. Guests can visit the Mastercard Secret Garden and Bloom House Speakeasy to learn more about their Priceless Planet Coalition initiative. Dyson will provide an immersive listening experience, with opportunities to experience and capture content of the brand’s first audio technology, the Dyson Zone noise-cancelling headphones. In addition, Dyson styling stations will be available for on-site touch ups and hands-on access to its full range of haircare products.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 3

Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The Recording Academy will honor the 2024 Class of #GRAMMYsNextGen Ambassadors and Advisors with a private Power Brunch to celebrate the year’s successes. Sonos will celebrate their contributions by gifting the Era 300, its new spatial audio speaker.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 3

Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

In partnership with GLAAD and OUTLOUD, the Recording Academy is launching Academy Proud – a new initiative aiming to support and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and drive queer representation at the Recording Academy and the music industry at large. The debut mixer will feature photo opportunities, a live DJ and remarks from leaders in the LGBTQIA+ community.