The Recording Academy has partnered with International Citizen and the Stand Up For Ukraine marketing campaign on the trouble, which goals to boost consciousness in regards to the nation's ongoing disaster amid the struggle with Russia.
The Recording Academy introduced Saturday that it has partnered with International Citizen and the Stand Up For Ukraine marketing campaign on an effort to boost consciousness in regards to the nation’s ongoing disaster in the course of the 2022 Grammys.
As a part of the partnership, the sixty fourth annual present will function a particular section in the course of the reside telecast showcasing alternatives for viewers to take motion in addition to contribute to the worldwide and ongoing “Stand Up For Ukraine” marketing campaign. No different particulars in regards to the section had been introduced.
“We're heartbroken by the scenario in Ukraine, but nonetheless moved by the resilient spirit on show there daily,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. mentioned in a press release. “We hope the section conjures up our worldwide viewers to become involved to help these important humanitarian efforts.”
Host Trevor Noah instructed the Related Press in March that this 12 months’s present was “going to seek out the precise place and the precise area to do one thing,” and steadiness — by means of the present and those that grace its stage — itself as a second of celebration, leisure and a chance to boost consciousness.
“It’s a type of attention-grabbing balances in life we attempt to obtain, which is acknowledging what’s taking place on this planet while permitting your self the grace to have fun a few of the moments which are additionally occurring,” he mentioned.
International Citizen beforehand introduced an April 9 “Stand Up For Ukraine” pledge summit alongside European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The occasion is targeted on mobilizing funding to help humanitarian efforts for Ukraine and to indicate solidarity with refugees across the globe, together with these in Ukraine which have been displaced because of the Russian invasion, in addition to Yemen, South Sudan and Afghanistan.
“There isn't any doubt that the battle in Ukraine has led to a humanitarian disaster — members of International Citizen noticed this ourselves on the Ukrainian-Polish border,” the group’s CEO Hugh Evans mentioned in a press release. “Thousands and thousands have fled their houses, with thousands and thousands extra seemingly on their method. International Citizen has a historical past of responding quickly to humanitarian crises, and that is no completely different.”
Only a day earlier than, on April 8, International Citizen can be internet hosting a Social Media Rally in response to a latest name by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for “musicians, actors, athletes, businessmen, politicians” and different members of the worldwide group to assist these affected by Russia’s invasion of the nation.
Among the many artists, athletes, actors, and creators confirmed to affix are Alanis Morissette, Annie Lennox, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Chris Rock, Demi Lovato, Elton John, Gloria Steinem, Inexperienced Day, Hugh Jackman, Jon Batiste, the Jonas Brothers, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Pearl Jam, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Radiohead, Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers, Shaquille O’Neal, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Surprise, The Weeknd, U2 and Usher.
The sixty fourth GRAMMY Awards are happening Sunday, April 3 on the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas and might be telecast reside 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT.