The Grammy Awards are returning to Madison Square Garden in New York for the ceremony’s 60th anniversary in 2018 after 14 years at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
MSG last hosted the annual awards in 2003 and has done so three times in total. Radio City Hall was the Grammy’s previous New York base.
2018’s event will take place on Sunday, January 28th.
Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said: “While we’re best known for music’s biggest night, we serve the music community year-round, and a large part of that community is alive and thriving in New York City and on the East Coast.
“As a native New Yorker and lifelong supporter of the city’s vibrant arts scene, I couldn’t be more excited to return in 2018 and celebrate 60 years of honoring the best of the best in recorded sound in the world-class venue that is Madison Square Garden.”
neil portnow, recording academy
“As a native New Yorker and lifelong supporter of the city’s vibrant arts scene, I couldn’t be more excited to return in 2018 and celebrate 60 years of honoring the best of the best in recorded sound in the world-class venue that is Madison Square Garden.”
James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman at The Madison Square Garden Company added: “Madison Square Garden is extremely honored to host the 60th anniversary of the Grammy Awards when they return to The Garden for the third time in their history.
“MSG has been the site of many of the most legendary and enduring moments in music history — and we think the 2018 Grammys will be a perfect addition to that great legacy.”
james dolan, madison square garden company
“MSG has been the site of many of the most legendary and enduring moments in music history — and we think the 2018 Grammys will be a perfect addition to that great legacy.
“We are thankful to Mayor de Blasio and all of those who worked so hard to make this return possible.”
To announce the show’s return to New York, The Recording Academy worked with creative agency TBWA\Chiat\Day and director Spike Lee on the following film featuring New York artists sharing musical stories.
The Grammy Awards are estimated to bring $200 million in economic benefit to the city.
Said New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: “It is incredibly exciting that Music’s Biggest Night will return to the world’s greatest city.
“Playing host to the music industry’s marquee awards show is a unique creative, artistic and economic boon to the rich cultural fabric of our city.
“We welcome the Grammy Awards back to New York City with open arms and we look forward to continuing to partner with a music industry that supports access and empowerment in the arts.”
The telecast will be broadcast live on both coasts at a new time of 7:30–11 pm ET /4:30–8pm PT on the CBS Television Network.Music Business Worldwide
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