Recording Academy Extends Membership Invitation To Nearly 4,000
The Recording Academy has extended membership invitations to more than 3,900 music professionals spanning across diverse backgrounds, genres and disciplines, underscoring the Academy’s commitment to inclusivity and representation within the music industry.
This year’s 2024 class of invitees is 45% women, 57% people of color and 47% under the age of 40. With this year’s new member invitees, the Recording Academy is on track to achieve its goal of adding 2,500 women voting members by 2025 this year, one year ahead of schedule.
Invitations must be formally accepted by July 31 for recipients to become Recording Academy members and participate in the Online Entry Process for the upcoming Grammy awards. Through OEP, members can submit recordings, music videos and other eligible content for Grammy consideration. Individuals invited as voting members who accept their invitations are eligible to vote for the Grammy Awards, with the first voting ballot opening on Oct. 4 and closing on Oct. 15. The 67th Grammys will take place on Feb. 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
“There’s no better way to kick off Grammy season than by inviting thousands of diverse and talented music creators and professionals to join our Recording Academy family,” says Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “Our members are the heart of the Academy, driving our mission to make lasting, positive impacts on the music community and shape music history. We are hopeful that all 3,900+ invitees join us in serving, celebrating and championing the voices of music creators year-round.”
