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Recording Academy Invites Nearly 3,600 Music Creators and Industry Professionals to Become Members in 2025
The Recording Academy has extended invitations to nearly 3,600 music professionals spanning diverse backgrounds, genres, and disciplines. This massive expansion is a significant move to boost the academy’s representation and promote inclusivity.
According to the academy, this year’s class of invitees consists of approximately 49% women, 56% people of color, and 60% individuals under the age of 40. The total includes roughly 2,600 who are being invited to become voting members and almost 1,000 professional members.
In comparison, the Academy reported that it had over 16,000+ total members in 2024, with a significant portion being non-voting professional members, which accounts for around 13,000+. This development highlights the academy’s commitment to becoming more diverse and representative of the music industry.
To put this number into perspective, the Recording Academy has been actively inviting thousands of new voting members in recent years, aiming to increase women, people of color, and individuals under 40 in its membership.
Source: www.billboard.com
