The 55th Grammys are set for February 10, 2013 airing live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Some artist are up for a number of awards are: Kanye West (8), Frank Ocean (6), Rihanna (3), 2 Chainz (3) and Anthony Hamilton (2). These are just a few hip hop and R&B artist up for awards. You too could be up for an award next year if you meet and release in the required time frame. Check out the
Grammys Voters Guide for more.
Did you know that there is a week full of events leading up to the biggest night in music? That's right even if you don't have a ticket to the show you just might want to find your way to these great educational and networking events. With Grammy Camp, Entertainment Law initiative and even Music Cares Person of the Year celebration I'm sure you can find something that suits you. Below you can find a list of some of the activities that will be taking place in LA at this years Grammy week.
Last blog we spoke of how to become a member of the Recording Academy/The Grammys and the three different levels of membership. In our next blog to follow we will discuss how independent artist can to submit for nomination and possibly be come Grammy Award winners.
Grammy Week:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Grammy Camp: Basic Training
University of Southern California
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Grammy Foundation
Formerly known as Grammy Career Day, top music industry professionals discuss the realities of the music business and careers in music with Los Angeles-area high school students.
Producers & Engineers Wing
Event Celebration
Honorees Quincy Jones, Al Schmitt
The Village
8 p.m.-12 a.m.
The Recording Academy
Now in its sixth year, this event honors the legacy of iconic producers and engineers. This year's "An Evening of Jazz" celebration honors 27-time Grammy winner and multitalented music producer Quincy Jones and 18-time Grammy winner and producer/engineer Al Schmitt.
Grammy in the Schools Live!
Grand Ballroom, University of
Southern California
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Performance
The Grammy Foundation
Top high school musicians personify the intersection of music and education at the fourth annual gathering. Last year's special guests: Grammy winners Terri Lyne Carrington and Anthony Hamilton.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Billboard Power 100
Cocktail Reception
Venue TBD
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Special event saluting the honorees of Billboard's second Power 100 list.
Grammy Jazz Ensembles
Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club
Seal Beach, Calif.
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Performance
The Grammy Foundation
A select group of high school students will be featured in this public performance with a special guest artist.
Music Preservation Project
Saban Theatre
7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Event
9 p.m.-10 p.m. Reception
The Grammy Foundation
"Play It Forward" is the theme of the 15th annual event, billed as a celebration of music's evolution and influencers. The year's lineup includes Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris and Ed Sheeran.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Entertainment Law Initiative
Beverly Hills Hotel
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Reception
11:45 a.m. Luncheon
The Grammy Foundation
The music and legal communities will break bread at this 15th annual luncheon and scholarship presentation. Last year, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek delivered the keynote, while former MusiCares board chairman John Branca received the 2012 Service Award.
Social Media Rock Stars Summit
Conga Room
2 p.m.-5 p.m.
The Recording Academy
Social media pioneers and influencers will be on hand once again for this fourth annual summit. This year's panel discussion will be helmed by Billboard editorial director Bill Werde.
MusiCares Person of the Year
Honoree Bruce Springsteen
Los Angeles Convention Center
5:30 p.m. Auction and reception
8 p.m. Dinner
9 p.m. Tributes and performances
MusiCares
Last year Paul McCartney was the man of the hour at this always star-studded tribute, which raised a record-breaking $6.5 million for MusiCares' programs and services. This time, the Boss himself is being honored at what is sure to be another in a long line of memorable MusiCares benefits.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Special Merit Awards Ceremony & 55th Grammy Nominees Reception
Wilshire Ebell Theater
2:30 p.m. Doors
3 p.m.-5 p.m. Ceremony
5 p.m.-7 p.m. Nominees reception
The Recording Academy
Grammy Weekend kicks into full gear as the Academy presents the lifetime achievement, trustees and technical Grammy Awards, followed by a reception saluting this year's slate of nominees.
Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons
Honoree Antonio "L.A." Reid
Beverly Hilton Hotel
7 p.m. Reception
8 p.m. Dinner and ceremony
The Recording Academy
A who's who from the music/film/TV industries are in the house for this soiree, presented by Clive Davis and the Academy, honoring Epic Records chairman/CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
55th Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast
Los Angeles Convention Center
12:30 p.m. Doors and reception
1 p.m. Awards presentation
The Recording Academy
The majority of the awards are handed out during the pre-telecast, which will be streamed live at Grammy.com.
55th Grammy Awards
Staples Center
5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
The Recording Academy
Can "Music's Biggest Night" top itself again? Last year, the CBS telecast delivered more than 39.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen, the largest audience since 1984.
Grammy Celebration
Los Angeles Convention Center
8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
The Recording Academy
OneRepublic, Kenny Loggins and DJ Michelle Pesce supplied the music in 2012, and Along Came Mary provided the sustenance at the 54th official Grammy after-party.
