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Joining and Renewing
How do I apply to become an Academy member?
How do I qualify to become a Voting member?
Who does not qualify as a Voting member?
What is a ‘commercial’ release?
What is ‘consignment’ distribution?
What documentation do I need for Voting membership?
What is an Associate membership?
How do I qualify as an Associate member?
What is a Student membership?
What do I do if I sent in my application but I have not received my
membership card?
What if I sent in my application and I haven’t heard anything?
How do I upgrade my membership from Associate to Voting?
What is the Producers & Engineers Wing?
Is my one-year membership or renewal effective from the date I
was accepted?
How much does it cost to join the Academy?
If I move can I join a new chapter?
Getting Involved with the Recording Academy
How do I learn about Academy and Chapter programs?
Can I serve on a committee?
Can I attend Academy events in other cities?
Can I get a list of all the members of the Academy?
Updating your Membership Information
How do I change my contact information?
GRAMMY Awards
Who can submit recordings for GRAMMY consideration?
How do I submit a recording for GRAMMY consideration?
What are the requirements for a recording to be submitted for GRAMMY
award consideration?
If my record is submitted is it considered a GRAMMY nominee?
Who votes in the GRAMMY process?
How many categories are there?
How are the GRAMMY categories changed?
GRAMMY Awards Tickets
How do I buy tickets to the GRAMMY Awards?
How much are the tickets and is there a limit?
Do nominees get free tickets?
If I buy tickets and cannot attend the show, can I give them to someone
else?
How do I apply to become an Academy member?
Click here and apply online or download an application
here and return by mail.
How do I qualify to become a Voting member?
You need to have creative or technical credit on a minimum of six tracks (or their
equivalent) in at least one voting discipline and the album must have been commercially
released in the United States. Qualifying tracks can be on one album or a combination
of albums. In the music video and craft categories you must have at least six commercial
or promotional videos/albums released in the United States.
The new digital qualification process gives prospective members two ways to apply
for Voting membership consideration:
Option 1: Digital Distribution
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Applicant must be credited on a minimum of 12 tracks, consisting of one release
or multiple releases or two full length releases.
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Applicant must have a Web site promoting him/herself as an artist. Promotion could
include upcoming releases, tour schedule and other non-defined criteria establishing
the fact the artist is supporting his/her craft through promotion. (This does not
apply to non-performance categories such as engineer, producer, songwriter, art
direction, notes writer, etc.).
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Album must be available for sale to the general public in an established online
retail setting. Examples: Amazon.com, CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Yahoo, Emusic,
Musicmatch, SNOCAP, CD Universe, etc.
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Any other pertinent information that may establish the applicant as pursuing a career
in the business of recorded sound.
Option 2: Member Endorsement
Applicant may be endorsed by two current Voting members of The Academy. Specific forms
and criteria for this avenue of membership are available by calling the Rob Accatino,
Director, Membership and Marketing at 310.392.3777 or email Roberta@grammy.com.
The Academy is in the process of updating its Web site and applications to reflect
this new membership criterion.
Who does not qualify as a Voting member?
Applicants who are credited as Executive Producer, Assistant Producer, A&R,
and Production Coordinators are examples of non-voting categories. If you think
you might not qualify, call Member Services at 310.392.3777 or your local chapter
to discuss your questions.
What is a ‘commercial’ release?
Any album released and sold in a record store or on the Internet on a non-consignment
basis.
What is ‘consignment’ distribution?
Sales at venues, on personal Web sites, Web sites such as towerrecords.com, cdnow.com,
cdbaby.com, amazon.com and any Web site where albums are not purchased in advance
for sale to the general public, but rather sold individually on behalf of the artist.
What documentation do I need for Voting membership?
via traditional distribution:
Generally, the liner notes from the
projects you are submitting. We must be able to verify your name and what your involvement
was on the project. If you are applying online, you will be prompted how to indicate
your credits using allmusic.com. If the album is listed, but your name does not
appear, you will have to send in a copy of the liner notes. If there is not a link
to a non consignment retailer next to your allmusicguide.com link, you will have
to prove distribution. This can be done by submitting a copy of an invoice indicating
a record retailer who ordered the album or the names and phone numbers of retail
stores where the album can be purchased on a non-consignment basis.
via digital distribution:
Album must be available for sale to the general public in an established online retail setting. Many of these links can usually be found on the album or artist’s allmusic.com page. Examples: Amazon.com, CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Yahoo, Emusic, Musicmatch, SNOCAP, CD Universe, etc. Applicant must be credited on a minimum of 12 tracks, consisting of one release or multiple releases or two full length releases. Applicant must have a Web site promoting him/herself as an artist. Promotion could include upcoming releases, tour schedule and other non-defined criteria establishing the fact the artist is supporting his/her craft through promotion. (This does not apply to non-performance categories such as engineer, producer, songwriter, art direction, notes writer, etc.).
What is an Associate membership?
If you have fewer than the six required credits for a Voting membership 2nd you
are a professional who works in or with the music industry, you can qualify as an
Associate member. An Associate member has the same privileges as a Voting member,
such as the ability purchase tickets to the GRAMMY Awards telecast, submitting material
for Award consideration and attending chapter events. Associate members do not vote
in the GRAMMY Awards process.
How do I qualify as an Associate member?
Documentation for an Associate member includes a business card or company letterhead
with an explanation of your involvement in the music industry. Call Member Services
at 310.392.3777 or your local chapter for other forms of acceptable documentation.
What is a Student Membership?
Student Membership aka GRAMMY University Network, is for college students who are
pursuing a career in the music industry. This membership serves to prepare students
for careers in the recording industry through networking, educational programs and
performance opportunities. GRAMMY U is designed to enhance students’ current academic
curriculum with access to recording industry professionals to give an “out of classroom”
perspective on the recording industry.
What do I do if I sent in my application but I have not received
my membership card?
It takes about 4-6 weeks to receive your membership card from the date of your acceptance.
If you have not received it, call Member Services at 310.392.3777 or e-mail memservices@grammy.com
for more information.
What if I sent in my application and I haven’t heard
anything?
Applications can take up to two weeks to process. To find out your status, call
your local chapter or Member Services at 310.392.3777.
How do I upgrade my membership from Associate to Voting?
If you have enough credits and meet the distribution requirements, just mail in
your credits to your local chapter or to Member Services. Indicate you are requesting
an upgrade and your credits will be reviewed.
What is the Producers & Engineers Wing?
This division of the Academy was created specifically for producers, engineers and
other technical professionals. The P&E Wing was designed to address a variety
of issues ranging from day-to-day business concerns to targeted advocacy programs.
Any member joining the Academy in one of these technical categories is automatically
part of the P&E Wing.
Is my one-year membership or renewal effective from the
date I was accepted?
All memberships must be renewed by June 30th of the year they expire. For example,
if you join for one year on Sept. 15, your membership will expire the following
June. If you sign up in January, February or March, the Academy offers a special
18-month extended membership.
How much does it cost to join the Academy?
Dues are $100 for one year, $180 for two years and $260 for three years. An 18-month
membership offered only in January, February and March, at a cost of $150.
If I move can I join a new chapter?
Yes, just contact your original chapter and let them know you are moving and they
will transfer your membership. Make sure you give them your new contact information
so you receive all the mailings from your new chapter.
How do I learn about Academy and Chapter programs?
The Academy reaches out to its members primarily through e-mail, regular mail and
quarterly chapter newsletters. You can check on chapter activities by to GRAMMY.com
and clicking on your chapter.
Can I serve on a committee?
Each chapter has a limited number of committees. To find out about committees and
other programs, call your local chapter.
Can I attend Academy events in other cities?
Yes you can. Call the chapter for a list of events or just log on to GRAMMY.com
and click on the chapter city you are visiting for a full list of events.
Can I get a list of all the members of the Academy?
Our list of members is confidential and not shared with anyone. We protect the privacy
of all our members by not sharing confidential information.
How do I change my contact information?
Log on to GRAMMY.com, go to Member Login, then to Update Your Membership and you
will be able to change your address, phone number, e-mail or password. You can also
contact your local chapter or Member Services at 310.392.3777, e-mail memservices@grammy.com.
If you are a Voting member it is crucial we have a correct HOME address to send
your ballot.
Who can submit recordings for GRAMMY consideration?
Associate and Voting Recording Academy members in good dues standing. Record companies are allowed to submit entries without being members of the Recording Academy, but they must be registered with the Academy’s Awards Department. (Go to GRAMMY.com for more information on registration.)
How do I submit a recording for GRAMMY consideration?
Members and registered record companies are provided information on the Online Entry Process.
What are the requirements for a recording to be submitted for GRAMMY award
consideration?
There are numerous eligibility requirements but the basic guideline is that the recording must have been released for sale and in general distribution in the United States between October 1 and September 30 of the current eligibility year. For more specific information, please contact the Awards Dept. directly at (310) 392-3777.
If my record is submitted is it considered a GRAMMY nominee?
No. If you submit a recording that meets the eligibility criteria it is considered
an entry. Nominees are determined once the recording is voted on by the Academy’s
voting members and the results are tabulated.
Who votes in the GRAMMY process?
Voting members of the Academy. See the “Joining and Renewing” section
for specifics on voting membership criteria. Record Companies can submit their entries
for consideration but do not vote.
How many categories are there?
The GRAMMY Awards consist of 31 fields (Pop, Gospel, Classical etc.) and 110 categories
within these fields.
How are the GRAMMY categories changed?
Each year the Academy’s Awards & Nominations Committee reviews any proposed changes, which are then submitted to the Academy’s Board of Trustees for final approval.
How do I buy tickets to the GRAMMY Awards?
In order to buy tickets you must be an Associate or Voting member of the Academy
and have joined by Dec. 1. In December, an invitation is mailed to all members and
tickets are reserved on first come-first served basis. There are a limited number
of tickets available. Not all members will receive tickets and your membership in
no way guarantees you tickets.
How much are the tickets and is there a limit?
Prices vary year-to-year. Your invitation will outline the price range of available
tickets.
There is always a limit to the number of tickets you can buy. This number will vary
year-to-year.
Do nominees get free tickets?
Nominees who are also members of the Academy may request two complimentary tickets which are non-transferable. Nonmember nominees may request one non-transferable ticket.
If I buy tickets and cannot attend the show, can I give them to someone
else?
No, tickets are nontransferable.
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