Following its controversial rescheduling and venue hunting, the Recording Academy finally announced that it would hold the event on April 3 this year in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
But with the new venue, which is the first time that the Academy is holding in Sin City, schedules for the side activities of "music's biggest night" were just recently unveiled.
According to the announcement, this year's week-long celebration will feature virtual and live elements.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement that the Grammy Week and Music's Biggest Night in Las Vegas are going to be "unforgettable."
"The Grammy's magic, together with the grandeur of Las Vegas, guarantees a star-studded week of next-level entertainment, innovation, and celebration." Mason continued.
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2022 Grammy Week Schedule
"Grammy in the Schools Fest" will kickstart The 2022 Grammy Week on March 28 - 30, 2022. The GITS Fest is a four-day virtual festival celebrating music and music education during the week leading up to the Grammy Awards.
The virtual event for MusiCares Music on a Mission will be on March 30, 5:00 PM Pacific Time. "MusiCares Music on a Mission" is a virtual fundraiser honoring the music community's resilience, deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grammy Museum also announced the "Grammy in the Schools Salute To Music Education ft. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats," held at the Mandalay Bay, House of Blues in Las Vegas on March 31.
Starting the month of April are two powerhouse events. On the morning of April 1 is a private "Grammy U Masterclass With Hannah Lux Davis," music video director of Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" and "7 rings", and Doja Cat's "Say So." Although private, the class will be live-streamed at the Academy's official Youtube channel.
In the afternoon, the Recording Academy will hold the "MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Joni Mitchell" awarding ceremony at the MGM Grand Conference Center Marquee Ballroom at 5:00 PM.
On the eve of the Grammy telecast, the Recording Academy will hold three back-to-back-to-back events starting with the "Grammy Fund Breakfast."
Afterward, the breakfast follows the "24th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Honoring Susan Genco Ceremony." A luncheon and program established in partnership with the country's most prominent entertainment attorneys to promote discussion on compelling legal matters and trends in the music industry.
On the evening of April 2, The Black Music Collective Grammy Week Celebration will be held in a still undisclosed location. The BMC pools Black creators' and professionals' to honor their countless contributions to the music industry.
On April 3, "Music's Biggest Night" starts at the noon for the "Awards Premiere Ceremony" at the MGM Grand Conference Center Marquee Ballroom.
While the 64th Annual Grammy Awards telecast will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Pacific Time.
The complete list of nominees for the 2022 Grammys can be viewed here.
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