In a defining moment for the music industry, the Recording Academy® is launching the first-ever GRAMMY® House NYC, a pop-up experience set to energize New York City from June 13 to 14, 2025. Designed to celebrate the voices shaping the future of music, this two-day event coincides with New York Music Month and will spotlight LGBTQIA+ creators, Black musicians, women in music, and independent artists.
More than just an industry event, GRAMMY House NYC serves as a cultural hub—a space where creativity, advocacy, and inclusion intersect. The immersive programming includes fireside chats, live performances, tech panels, and community-focused showcases that reflect the music industry’s ongoing transformation. As Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, emphasized, “GRAMMY House is the space where every voice in music belongs.” After its acclaimed debut during GRAMMY Week 2023, this marks the first time the initiative lands in the heart of New York, with the goal of expanding reach and community engagement.
Here’s what makes GRAMMY House NYC 2025 unmissable:
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Championing Diversity Through Music: Each event is curated to elevate voices across gender, racial, and identity lines—featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, Black music pioneers, and women who are shaping the sound of tomorrow.
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Spotlighting Independent Talent: With support from A2IM, a Friday evening showcase highlights emerging indie artists like aron!, Diana Burco, and Tiera Kennedy, providing a rare platform for raw, genre-defying talent.
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Empowering Women in Music: “Women Shaping the Future of Music” offers a vibrant space for dialogue and inspiration, capped by a live set from Goldie Boutilier, reinforcing the importance of female leadership and artistry.
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Merging Technology and Sound: The “Sonic Shift” panel, sponsored by The MLC, explores the creative use of tech in music production, with insights from industry innovators like Juliet Ivy and Peter Hylenski.
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Honoring Black Excellence: The “Rhythm & Soul” brunch, hosted by the Black Music Collective, features a moving conversation with artist Laila! and Billboard’s Carl Lamarre, spotlighting the power and legacy of Black artistry during Black Music Month.
Saturday’s programming continues with “Artist to Advocate,” examining how creators can drive systemic change, followed by “Out & Proud,” a vibrant Pride Month celebration featuring host and performer Peppermint and artist Destin Conrad.
GRAMMY House NYC is invitation-only, ensuring a curated and intimate environment for impactful networking and artistic exchange. With partners like United Airlines, M·A·C Cosmetics, and Chef Laurent Tourondel’s venue SECOND, the event promises both style and substance.
GRAMMY House NYC isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. It reaffirms the Recording Academy’s commitment to an inclusive, innovative, and artist-centered music industry. For those shaping or following the future of sound, this is a cultural landmark not to be missed.
For more, visit GRAMMYHouse.com or follow @RecordingAcad across social platforms.
