2018 GRAMMY EVENTS

MONDAY, JAN 22 - , NY

Event Title: The GRAMMYs Return to New York - Q&A Time: 5:30PM Location: Paley Center for Media Description: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 60th GRAMMY Awards with Ken Ehrlich, GRAMMY Awards Executive Producer; Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy; Chantel Sausedo, GRAMMY Awards Talent Producer; Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events for CBS Entertainment; and David Wild, writer/producer for the GRAMMY Awards. Contact: Teresa Brady: [email protected] Kate Fisher: [email protected] : (212) 975 3818 ​ ​ Maureen O'Connor: [email protected] : (310) 854 8116 ​ ​

TUESDAY, JAN 23 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: Billboard Industry Nights Showcase Time: 4PM Location: Ludlow House Description: Performances by Ryan Egan, Salt Cathedral, Rozes, and Wicca Phase Contact: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​

Title: Louis Armstrong House Museum - gala Time: 5:30PM Location: Capitale Description: Event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the song What a Wonderful World, raising funds for the museum and honoring Wycliffe Gordon. Contact: [email protected] : (718) 478 8274 ​ ​

WEDNESDAY, JAN 24 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: Billboard Industry Nights Showcase Time: 4:30PM Location: Ludlow House Description: Performances by Sasha Sloan, Grace Weber, Cloves, and Ella Mai Contact: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​ ​

Title: The Roots’ Jam Sessions Location: The Gramercy

1 Details: Celeb performances alongside The Roots

Title: The Ally Coalition’s Talent Show Time: The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd St., New York, NY 10036 Details: Bleachers' Jack Antonoff's GRAMMY week event which raises funds for the Ally Coalition. Performing: Lorde, Kacey Musgraves, Bleachers, Shamir, Matt Berninger, Aparna Nancherla, Phoebe Robinson Contact: (646)871-1730

Title: Citi Sound Vault: Thirty Seconds to Mars Time: Irving Plaza Details: Citi, in collaboration with Live Nation, presents its new music platform curated exclusively for card members, with LA rock band The Thirty Seconds to Mars performing a special concert. Contact: Jennifer Bombardier: [email protected], (718) 248 4652 ​ ​ Debra Duffy: [email protected], (917) 421 4420 ​ ​

Title: Chris Blackwell & Richard Kirshenbaum Event Time: 6PM-8:30PM Location: PH-D Lounge @ Dream Downtown Hotel Details: Celebrating Jamaican Music Contact: [email protected] ​

Title: NMPA Songwriter Showcase Time: 7PM - 9PM (Doors Open @ 6:30PM) Location: 1OAK Contact: Kartaice Hooper, [email protected] ​

Title: MasterCard Event Time: 9PM - 12AM Location: 60 10th Ave, New York, NY

Title: Late Show Cocktails (Colbert) Time: 8PM Location: Ed Sullivan Theater, 1697 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

Title: MOM + POP *Not A Grammy Party* PARTY Time: 7PM - 10AM Location: Public Arts, 215 Chrystie Street, New York, NY, 10002 Details: Music by SUNFLOWER BEAN + HINDS Contact: https://partymompop.splashthat.com/?gz=0dcda06afeb2a7555564c461988636a6&pp=1 ​

THURSDAY, JAN 25 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: The Roots’ Jam Sessions Location: The Gramercy Details: Celeb performances alongside The Roots

Title: The Grammy Awards: Producers & Engineers Wing Event 2 Location: THE RAINBOW ROOM, 49 WEST 49TH STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY 10112 Details: The Recording Academy's annual pre-GRAMMY event honoring Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​

Title: Citi Sound Vault: The National Location: Irving Plaza Details: Citi, in collaboration with Live Nation, presents its new music platform curated exclusively for card members, with rock band The National performing a special concert. Perform: The National Contact: Jennifer Bombardier: [email protected], (718) 248 4652 ​ ​ Debra Duffy: [email protected], (917) 421 4420" ​ ​

Title: Mimi Faust: Coming To America - birthday party Details: Love & Hip Hop: star celebrates her birthday, alongside entertainment manager, Sandy Lal. with a star-studded themed party. Strictly invite only. Dutchess Lattimore, Ceaser Emanuel, Ro James and Klarity also attend. Attend: ; La La Anthony; Lennox Lewis; Larenz Tate; Yandy Smith; Rohan Marley; Mack Wilds; Claudia Jordan; Erica Mena; Ryan Leslie; Renee Graziano

Title: The GRAMMY Awards: Roll out the red carpet - photocall Time: 11AM Location: Madison Square Garden Details: To celebrate prestigious award ceremony's return to , host James Corden, Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow, Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich and CBS EVP, Specials, Music & Live Events Jack Sussman roll out the red carpet ahead of the awards on January 28. Attend: James Corden Contacts: Maureen O'Connor: [email protected], (310) 854 8116 ​ ​ Corey Barger: [email protected], (310) 854 8100; (310) 854 8106 ​ ​

Title: FGI Rising Star Awards - luncheon Time: 11:15AM Location: Cipriani Details: Global fashion industry organization Fashion Group International's annual awards recognizing emerging talent in fashion and design. Contact: [email protected] : (212) 302 5511 : (212) 302 5533 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: Billboard Power 100 Time: 5:15PM Location: Nobu Fifty Seven Details: Billboard's annual event recognizing leading industry professionals and artists. Media check-in: 4:45pm. Present: Clive Davis Contact: [email protected], (212) 493 4071 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: ESSENCE Black Women In Music Time: 7PM Location: Highline Ballroom Details: Annual event hosted by ESSENCE, the media and communications company dedicated to African-American women. Media check-in: 6:30pm. Honoured: Missy Elliott, Perform: Rapsody

3 Contact: Dana Baxter: [email protected], (212) 522 1634 ​ ​ Shawn Purdy: [email protected], (212) 235 6813 ​ ​ Lindsey Brown: [email protected], (212) 235 6813 ​ ​

Title: The Quintessential Gentleman - cover release party Time: 7PM-10PM Location: Armitron Showroom Details: Gentleman's magazine celebrates the launch of its two new covers, featuring DeRon Horton and the stars of web-series Giants. The cast of Giants expected to attend. Attend: DeRon Horton Rumoured: Issa Rae; Jussie Smollett Contact: Dane Young, [email protected], (313) 790 9027 ​ ​

Title: Warner Music Group + V Magazine pre-Grammy Celebration Time: 8PM Location: The Grill / The Pool Details: Major label rolls out the red carpet in celebration of the 60th GRAMMY Awards and its nominees. Media check-in: 7pm. Perform: Cardi B Contact: [email protected] Andy Gelb, [email protected], (310) 461 0111 ​ ​ Rachael Trager: [email protected], (310) 461 0111 ​ ​

Title: SAMPLED at Spotify Time: 6PM Location: 45 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Details: In-depth conversation with live band, Brasstracks Contact: https://sampledatspotifywbrasstracks.splashthat.com/?gz=b7dc440d72d569c140e2ced28f09cfc8&pp=1 ​

Title: Spotify’s Best New Artist Party Time: 9PM Location: Skylight Clarkson Sq Details: Performances from Alessia Cara, Julia Michaels, Khalid, SZA Contact: Sam: [email protected]

FRIDAY, JAN 26 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: Billboard Industry Nights Showcase Time: 4PM Location: Ludlow House Description: Performances by SYML, Handsome Ghost, Parson James, Kimbra Contact: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​ ​

Title: Entertainment Law Initiative Event & Scholarship Presentation Time: 10:45AM – 2PM Location: New World Stages at Worldwide Plaza, 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 Contact: Christina Cassidy: [email protected], Katie Franklin: [email protected] ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: Fox Rothschild LLP pre-Grammy party 4 Time: 7PM-9PM Location: Bryant Park Grill, 25 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018 Details: Law firm hosts invitation-only party. Contact: Fox Rothschild, (310) 598 4178

Title: The Roots’ Jam Sessions Location: The Gramercy Details: Celeb performances alongside The Roots

Title: Global Citizen, Tidal + Art & Advocacy Party Time: 8PM - 11PM Details: Music by Boi-1da and French Montana Contact: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​

Title: Citi Sound Vault: Eminem Location: Irving Plaza Details: Citi, in collaboration with Live Nation, presents its new music platform curated exclusively for card members, with iconic rapper Eminem performing a special concert. Contact: Jennifer Bombardier: [email protected], (718) 248 4652 ​ ​ Debra Duffy: [email protected], (917) 421 4420 ​ ​

Title: Apollo pre-GRAMMY luncheon Time: 12PM - 2:30PM Location: The Apollo Theater Details: Apollo Theater hosts luncheon ahead of prestigious award ceremony. Contact: Jim Mannino: [email protected], (917) 543 0087 ​ ​ Mackenzie McKey: [email protected], (212) 677 0012 ​ ​ Nina Flowers: [email protected], (212) 531 5334 ​ ​ [email protected], (323) 822 9300 ​

Title: MusiCares Person Of The Year Time: 5:30PM Location: Radio City Music Hall Details: Annual star-studded tribute dinner, concert and silent auction benefiting MusicCares, an organization which ensures musicians have a place to turn to in times of financial, medical and personal need. Bill Clinton presents Fleetwood Mac with their award. Media check-in: 4:30pm; Red Carpet: 5.30pm; Concert, awards presentation and auction: 7.30pm. After-party follows at New York Hilton Midtown. Honoured: Fleetwood Mac, Present: Bill Clinton, Perform: HAIM; ; Lorde; OneRepublic; Harry Styles; Keith Urban; Brandi Carlile; Miley Cyrus; Imagine Dragons; Juanes; Alison Krauss; Little Big Town; Portugal The Man; Zac Brown Band, Attend: Alexandra Patsavas Contact: Maureen O'Connor: [email protected], (310) 854 8100/8116; (310) 854 8101 ​ ​ Christina Cassidy: [email protected], (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Eileen Thompson-Ray: [email protected], (310) 854 8137 ​ ​

Title: Howard University - pre-GRAMMY reception Time: 8PM Details: President Wayne A. I. Frederick and Mrs. Simone J. Frederick host pre-GRAMMY party with music by DJ D-Nice. Attend: La La Anthony 5 Contact: [email protected], (212) 366 5801 ​ ​

Title: Nielsen Pre-Grammy Bash Time: 9PM -12AM Location: The Pool, 99 East 52nd Street Details: Performance by Khalid Contact: www.nielsen-grammy.com, [email protected] ​ ​ ​

Title: YouTube Pre-Grammy Party Time: 10PM Location: 775 Washington Street Details: Hosted by Lyor Cohen and Nas. Performances by Grandmaster Flash, Q-Tip, Fab Five Freddy, Chuck D Contact: [email protected] ​

Title: Hard Knock TV Party Location: Samsung Loft, Tribeca, NY

Title: Paradigm Grammy Open Open Time: 10AM - 7PM Location: 140 Broadway, enter at Cedar Street, elevator to the 26th floor Contact: [email protected] ​

SATURDAY, JAN 27- NEW YORK, NY

Title: The Roots’ Jam Sessions Location: The Gramercy Details: Celeb performances alongside The Roots

Title: Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Gala Location: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Details: The Recording Academy presents annual gala on the eve of the prestigious music ceremony. JAY-Z is honored with the GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award. Host: Clive Davis, Honoured: JAY-Z Contact: Joe Schneider: [email protected], (310) 854 8140 ​ ​ Andie Cox: [email protected], (310) 581 8654 ​ ​

Title: Khalid - New York performance Location: Radio City Music Hall Details: Young Dumb & Broke hitmaker perfomrs headline show in New York as part of his Roxy Tour. Contact: Emily Bender: [email protected], (310) 867 7000 ​ ​

Title: Citi Sound Vault: Childish Gambino Location: Irving Plaza Details: Citi, in collaboration with Live Nation, presents its new music platform curated exclusively for card members, with musician Childish Gambino performing a special concert. Perform: Donald Glover Contact: Jennifer Bombardier: [email protected], (718) 248 4652 ​ ​ Debra Duffy: [email protected], (917) 421 4420 ​ ​

6 Title: The Grammy Awards: GBK Celebrity Gift Lounge Time: 11AM - 8PM Location: Philippe Details: GBK Productions host celebrity gift lounge ahead of the GRAMMY awards. Contact: [email protected] Val Heinonen: [email protected], (914) 843 1434 ​ ​

Title: BMI - How I Wrote That Song Panel Time: 1PM - 3PM Location: The Apollo Theater Details: Annual pre-GRAMMY panel that discusses the process of writing, producing and performing hit songs. Contact: Brittnee Walker, [email protected] ​

Title: Progress Humanity: Celebrity Briefing Time: 2PM - 6PM Details: Ahead of the GRAMMY Awards and in light of high-profile events being targets for terror attacks, Progress Humanity hosts celebrity briefing to connect entertainers and experts to better prepare them for concert security, safety and travel. Cassandra Campbell co-hosts with the Department of State, with a representative from the European Union speaking on 'European Efforts to counter terrorism and countering violent extremism'. Venue available upon request. Attend: Amir Bagherpour; Paola Shea; Sky Blu; DJ Skribble; Deen Castronovo; Pink; Little Big Town Contact: Cassandra Campbell: [email protected], (202) 403 2033 ​ ​

Title: R.Kelly - New York performance Time: 12PM Location: FREQ Details: R&B singer takes to the stage during GRAMMY week. Contact: [email protected] ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: The Soirée Time: 5PM Location: BB King's Blues Club Details: Annual gala during Grammy week, with Grammy winners, nominees and members in attendance, as well as industry executives, major label representatives, high profile managers and producers. RSVP essential. Honoured: Dionne Warwick Contact: Martin: [email protected] Zach: [email protected]; [email protected] ​

Title: A Salute to Emmylou Harris Time: 6PM Location: City Winery Details: The Americana Music Association salutes the iconic Emmylou Harris with a star-studded evening in NYC. Brent Cobb also performs. Honoured: Emmylou Harris. Perform: Brandi Carlile; Mary Chapin Carpenter; Rodney Crowell; Steve Earle; Valerie June; Jack Ingram; The Secret Sisters Contact: [email protected] ​

Title: Saturday Night Live Time: 11:30PM 7 Location: Studio 8H Details: Actor hosts SNL for the fourth time. Host: Will Ferrell Perform: Chris Stapleton Contact: Rebecca Marks: [email protected], (818) 777 3030 ​ ​

Title: Compositions for a Cause Brunch: Celebrating Women in the Music Industry Time: 11AM - 2PM Location: The Rooftop Terrace, The Dylan Contact: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​ ​

SUNDAY, JAN 28 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: The Grammy Awards: GRAMMY Celebration Details: The Recording Academy's official GRAMMY after party. Last year's performers included Kool and the Gang. Contact: Andie Cox: [email protected], (310) 581 8654 ​ ​

Title: MusiCares Grammys Viewing Party Time: 7:30PM Location: Bowl Details: Tickets are $25 & $90 (Donated to MusiCares) Invite Coming Soon Contact: Tiffany Shipp, [email protected]

Title: Janie's Fund Gala and GRAMMY Viewing Party Location: RED Studios Details: Steven Tyler presents inaugural gala to benefit his philanthropic initiative, Janie's Fund. Includes a star-studded red carpet, live viewing of the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, live auction, dinner, and a musical performance by Tyler's Nasville band, LOVING MARY. Attend: Steven Tyler Contact: Janie's Fund: [email protected] ​

Title: Citi Sound Vault: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Location: Irving Plaza Details: Citi, in collaboration with Live Nation, presents its new music platform curated exclusively for card members, with musicians Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds performing a special concert. Perform: Dave Matthews; Tim Reynolds Contact: Jennifer Bombardier: [email protected], (718) 248 4652 ​ ​ Debra Duffy: [email protected], (917) 421 4420 ​ ​

Title: 60th GRAMMY Awards Time: 7:30PM Location: Madison Square Garden Details: Music awards show honoring the best in all forms of recorded music, from rap to classical. Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars lead this year's nominations. Kevin Frazier, Keltie Knight and Nancy O'Dell host the red carpet for CBS. Host: James Corden, Perform: Patti Lupone; Ben Platt; Donald Glover; Lady Gaga; Little Big Town; Pink; Luis Fonsi; Daddy Yankee; Kesha; Bruno Mars; Cardi B; SZA; Alessia Cara; Khalid; Logic; Bryson Tiller; Rihanna; Kendrick Lamar; Sam Smith; U2; Elton John; Miley Cyrus Attend: Kevin Frazier; Keltie Knight; Nancy O'Dell; Migos; Metro Boomin"

8 Contact: Neda Azarfar: [email protected], (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Jerry Sharell: [email protected]. (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i: [email protected], (818) 655 1587 ​ ​ Kate Fisher: [email protected], (212) 975 3818 ​ ​ Maureen O’Connor: [email protected], (310) 854 8116 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: Sony - post-Grammys reception Time: 10:30PM Location: The Whitney Museum, 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014 Details: Record label hosts party following tonight's ceremony. Contact: Sony Music, (310) 449 2503

MONDAY, JAN 29 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: For the Love Of Our Children Gala Time: 6PM Reception, 7PM Dinner and Program Location: The New Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 West 54th Street Details: Performance: Maxwell, Honoring Cicely Tyson, Host: Tamron Hall and Michael Eric Dyson Contact: [email protected], [email protected] ​ ​ ​

TUESDAY, JAN 30 - NEW YORK, NY

Title: Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A GRAMMY Salute Location: The Theater at Madison Square Garden Details: All-star tribute to five-time GRAMMY winner Elton John. Concert is to be broadcast on CBS later in 2018. Perform: Miley Cyrus; Kesha; Miranda Lambert; John Legend; Little Big Town; Chris Martin; Maren Morris; Sam Smith; Keith Urban; Elton John Contact: Neda Azarfar: [email protected], (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i: [email protected], (818) 655 1587 ​ ​ Maureen O'Connor: [email protected], (310) 854 8116 ​ ​

EVENTS WITHOUT DATES

Title: Apple Music/Beats Details: Confirmed that they were having a party, no details have been shared

Title: GQ Man of the Year Party Details: Annual Grammy after party. Last year Chance the Rapper was honored and Migos performed

Tile: The Grammy Awards: Mind of a Genius Records - pre-Grammy party Details: Record label whose artists include Gallant, Zhu, THEY and Klangstof host pre-Grammy party in West Hollywood. Was held at The Peppermint Club last year.

Title: The Grammy Awards: House of Stoli - event

9 Details: Stoli Vodka host VIP red carpet event. Last year the likes of DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, and Big Sean attended. Contact: Jessica Van Horn: [email protected], (201) 248 2384 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: Def Jam pre-Grammy party Details: Their nominees this year include Alessia Cara, Logic, Big Sean and Justin Bieber. Contact: Def Jam Recordings, (212) 333 8000

Title: The Grammy Awards: Distinctive Assets Gift Lounge Details: Marketing company hosts its annual Grammy gift lounge. By appointment only. Presented by MTG. Contact: Dina Rezvanipour: [email protected], (310) 780 8416 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: Primary Wave Entertainment Party Details: Music company's annual pre-Grammy party. Invitation only. Contact tba.

Title: The Grammy Awards: CAA party Details: Creative Artists Agency hosts its annual pre-Grammy party. Invitation only. Contact: [email protected], (424) 288 2000; (424) 288 2900 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: i.am.angel foundation - TRANS4M Gala Details: The Voice UK coach will.i.am hosts annual fundraiser in aid of his charity, i.am.angel foundation. Last year, Marc Benioff was honored. Contact: Tatiana Litvin: [email protected]

Title: The Grammy Awards: UTA Grammy pre-party Details: Agency hosts party for clients, agents and friends. Contact: United Talent Agency (): [email protected], (310) 273 6700; (310) 247 1111 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: UMG Artist Showcase Details: Universal Music Group hosts its annual Artist Showcase the night before the GRAMMYs. The event's performers are always kept a surprise, with previous acts including Demi Lovato, DNCE and The Weeknd. Contact: Universal Music Group, (212) 841 8000; (212) 331 2580

Title: GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony Details: Ahead of the GRAMMY Awards telecast, the Premiere Ceremony features performances by current nominees. Contact: Neda Azarfar: [email protected], (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Andie Cox: [email protected], (310) 581 8654 ​ ​

Title: The Grammy Awards: Republic Records after party Details: Label hosts GRAMMYs after party. Its nominees this year include Julia Michaels, Lorde, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and The Weeknd. Contact: Republic Records, (212) 841 8000

Title: The Grammy Awards: UMG - after party Details: Citi and American Airlines present Universal Music Group's annual Grammy after-party. Contact: Universal Music Group: (212) 841 8000; (212) 331 2580

Title: The Grammy Awards: Roc Nation pre-Grammy Brunch 10 Details: Annual brunch hosted by JAY-Z and his label. Host: JAY-Z Contact: Jana Fleishman [email protected]; [email protected] (Assistant: Jade-Li English); [email protected] (212) 292 7540

Title: The Grammy Awards: Special Merit Awards Details: Annual ceremony takes place prior to awards. Honoured: Neil Diamond; Emmylou Harris; Queen; Tina Turner; John Williams Contact: Andie Cox: [email protected], (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Neda Azarfar: [email protected], (310) 392 3777 ​ ​ Joe Schneider: [email protected], (310) 854 8140 ​ ​

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