The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles is setting the stage for an immersive exploration into the world of Korean pop music over the next two years. Starting April 10 through June 10, the Museum will host its inaugural K-pop-focused pop-up display, "KQ ENT. (ATEEZ & xikers): A GRAMMY Museum Pop-Up," set against the vibrant backdrop of its 3rd floor red carpet gallery.

This limited-time exhibit shines a spotlight on ATEEZ and xikers, two dynamic boy groups under the banner of Seoul-based KQ Entertainment, a leading South Korean record label and entertainment agency. Highlighting a pivotal moment, ATEEZ is slated to be the first K-pop boy group to grace the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival during the exhibit's run.

Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum, expressed his enthusiasm for the genre, stating, 

"Korean pop music stands as a monumental phenomenon in the music and cultural landscape. Over the next two years, we're excited to delve into the world of K-pop through specialized exhibits and programming, starting with this pop-up featuring exclusive items from xikers and ATEEZ, who are set to make history at Coachella."

“Korean pop music is one of the greatest phenomena in the history of recorded music and culture. The GRAMMY Museum plans to celebrate the world of K-pop, its much-deserved success, and worldwide chart-breaking artists by curating dedicated exhibits and programming over the next two years. We look forward to launching this series with exclusive outfits and props from xikers and ATEEZ, who are making history at Coachella this year.” 

KQ Entertainment's CEO, Kyu Wook Kim, shared his pride in K-pop's global influence and the recognition of ATEEZ and xikers by the GRAMMY Museum, emphasizing the importance of breaking musical boundaries worldwide with K-pop. 

"The global spread of K-pop is truly remarkable and it is a great honor to see ATEEZ and xikers represent K-pop music at the GRAMMY Museum," said Kim. "Witnessing our artists’ hard work and dedication being recognized on such a large scale by the GRAMMY Museum is truly a privilege and fills us with so much pride. We aim to continue to do our best to work with our artists to break boundaries in music on the global stage with K-pop." 

ATEEZ and xikers, in their statements, expressed honor and excitement for their inclusion in the GRAMMY Museum's exhibit. 

ATEEZ highlighted the significance of showcasing elements of their music creation. "It’s an honor to have pieces from our latest music release displayed at the GRAMMY Museum, where so many wonderful artists have left a piece of their musical history. There are so many elements involved in the process of our music creation and we’re excited to be able to share some of it through our music video outfits and props,” said ATEEZ.

Reflecting on the opportunity to present their artistic vision alongside revered artists, xikers noted, "We’re so grateful for the opportunity to have our pieces displayed alongside our labelmate and seniors ATEEZ, as well as so many amazing artists that we’ve grown up listening to. Though it’s only been a little over a year since our debut, we’re so happy to take part in this opportunity at the GRAMMY Museum and hope that everyone has fun looking at all the interesting outfits and props that have helped create the xikers world in the music video of our latest release.” 

The exhibit will showcase an array of highlights, including:

• ATEEZ’s iconic outfits from their 2023 album "THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL," featured in the "미친 폼 (Crazy Form)" music video.

• A collection of props from the "미친 폼 (Crazy Form)" video.

• xikers' outfits from their 2024 EP "HOUSE OF TRICKY: Trial And Error," showcased in their "We Don’t Stop" music video.

• An assortment of props from xikers’ initial mini-albums, including JUNGHOON’s outfit from their debut EP "HOUSE OF TRICKY: Doorbell Ringing," worn during their "도깨비집 (TRICKY HOUSE)" performance.

• For those interested in attending, further details and ticket reservations can be found on the GRAMMY Museum’s website.

For more information regarding ticket reservations for the exhibit, please visit HERE. 

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On a sweltering Saturday evening in the thick of a Southern California heat wave, a crowd of about 100 gathered under the shade of the GRAMMY Museum's Ray Charles Terrace. This year’s GRAMMY Camp marked 20 years of the music industry program, which has been a significant influence on aspiring teen musicians nationwide.

The Open House event on July 20 capped off a week-long camp where attendees focused on one of seven music tracks, including business, audio engineering, electronic music production, music & media, and songwriting.

Campers donned aquamarine GRAMMY Camp t-shirts, while parents, guardians, and other family members filled the seats. Julie Mutnansky, Director of Education at GRAMMY Museum, was one of the first to take the stage. “This has been an insane week, so many things have happened in the last seven days. Special shoutout to the Village [Studios] for hosting GRAMMY Camp this year,” Mutnansky said, highlighting that everything about to be presented during the event was created in just the past week. 

The evening's MCs were GRAMMY campers Cora Reardon from New Jersey and Maya Ray from Los Angeles, both participants in the music business track. They shared their experiences of the jam-packed week, emphasizing the intense music immersion, the lifelong friendships formed, and the support from knowledgeable faculty, including Mike Garcia, who is in his 15th and final year of running the GRAMMY Camp business track.

While the Open House honored parents, mentors, and other supporters, the spotlight was firmly on the teenage GRAMMY campers, who took charge of the event. The business track campers  produced the event, wrote the script, and worked behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly. The production quality, featuring strobe lights and other effects, demonstrated the campers' commitment to excellence, living up to the GRAMMY name. The result was a spectacular show, filled with one awesome musical performance after another — all products of the past seven days, and a testament to the collaborative spirit of GRAMMY Camp. 

The band The Spicy Five kicked off the night with an acoustic rock track that got the crowd going. It quickly became clear that both the GRAMMY campers and many adults in the audience, eat, breathe, and live music. One husband was overheard whispering to his wife about how incredible the guitarists and other band members were too.

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Guitarist Lauren Hunter from Chicago performed, still buzzing from meeting guest artist panelist and former GRAMMY camper, Blue DeTyger earlier in the week. At the start of the camp, GRAMMY campers also heard from guest panelist Maren Morris, who shared her journey from GRAMMY Camp attendee to GRAMMY winner, offering valuable advice on making the most of the opportunity. 

Another highlight was Brooke Murgitroyd, a singer/songwriter from North Carolina who killed it on stage and also showcased her talent in the community by performing with pop musician Lizzy McAlpine on Santa Monica Pier. 

The event included brief interludes for campers focused on production to present their work from the past week. These campers gave mock pitches, demonstrating their readiness to secure their first industry gigs. 

Pittsburgh’s Aryana Booker-Gamez, part of the songwriting track, delivered two passionate performances, including “Look at Me Now,” which received a standing ovation. Offstage, Booker-Gamez enthusiastically supported her fellow campers, clapping and dancing along with the same fervor she brought to her performances.

It was clear that many campers formed lifelong friendships and potential future collaborations at GRAMMY Camp. Reflecting on the whirlwind week, Murgitroyd posted on social media: “Grammy Camp 2024 was such a dream!! To my 82 new friends, you are all so talented and taught me so much!” 

It's been decades since Maren Morris first attended GRAMMY Camp all the way back in 2005 — nearly 20 years ago. Still, she remembers precisely how she felt then and how much of a "rare opportunity" it was.

She met luminaries like Jimmy Jam and Paul Williams, and the setting made the then-15-year-old feel legitimized and creatively elevated. "I learned how to peer into myself and learn what unique thing I had to bring to the table musically," she tells the Recording Academy.

Since then, Maren Morris has had an entire career: She won a GRAMMY, received 17 GRAMMY nominations, joined the country music supergroup the Highwomen, topped the Billboard country charts, and much more.

Morris just had a full circle moment — Recording Academy style. On Monday, Morris returned to GRAMMY Camp, the GRAMMY Museum's signature music industry camp for U.S. high school students, as a guest artist to celebrate the program's 20th anniversary, which takes place in Los Angeles this week. She joins viral NYC bass phenom Blu DeTiger and captivating New Jersey singer/songwriter Jeremy Zucker. Together, they are guiding students on their paths to a career in the music industry. 

"I think that the main thing I'm imparting is that they don't need to rush their art or building their fan base," Morris says. "With social media and trending sounds and dances every day, it's easy to feel like you're getting lost or not keeping up fast enough with what your peers are doing.

"Just stick to being authentic," she continues, "and people see that, no matter what time they arrive to the party for you."

Another one of Morris' pieces of advice: Don't confuse loyalty with complacency. She explains that she likes to "shake up my production or co-writing comfort by working with new people who bring things out of me I wouldn't normally in a more comfortable creative situation."

In the end, "Find people that listen to you," Morris concludes, "but also push you and your creativity to new areas of yourself." There's no place better to do exactly that than at GRAMMY Camp, where the mentee can one day become the mentor and guide the next generation of artists and music industry professionals.

The 20th annual GRAMMY Camp celebration is running now and concludes with the GRAMMY Camp Finale Student Showcase on Saturday, July 20, at the Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum. 

Applications for GRAMMY Camp 2025 will be available online in September.

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The GRAMMY Museum announced today that 83 talented high school students from 76 U.S. cities across 22 states have been selected as participants in the 20th annual GRAMMY Camp  program. The signature music industry camp for U.S. high school students will be held from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20 at The Village Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

Blu DeTiger, Jeremy Zucker, and GRAMMY winner Maren Morris will be this year's guest artists. They will be on site to discuss their career paths and help students prepare for the music industry. 

"Over the last two decades, GRAMMY Camp has served as the heartbeat of the music world for high school students aspiring towards a career in music, offering an authentic immersion into the music industry and life itself," said Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. "We’re thrilled for the continued support from Hot Topic Foundation, enabling us to expand the Camp’s duration from five to seven days once more this year. We look forward to commemorating this milestone at The Village Recording Studios alongside Blu DeTiger, Jeremy Zucker, as well as, Maren Morris, a distinguished alumna from our inaugural GRAMMY Camp."

Morris added, "GRAMMY Camp will always be one of those formative memories in my career. I was 15 years old when I went back in 2005 and remember it cementing my dreams of being a songwriter. Being involved with the organization still to this day is such a unique pleasure I have."

This GRAMMY In The Schools program is presented by the Hot Topic Foundation with support from the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation. Additional scholarship and program support is provided by the Aufmann Family, BeatHeadz, Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, Natalie Cole Foundation, Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation, and the Recording Academy.

GRAMMY Camp will focus on all aspects of commercial music and provide instruction by industry professionals in an immersive and creative environment. The program features seven music career tracks: Audio Engineering, Electronic Music Production, Music Business, Music and Media, Songwriting, Vocal Performance, and Instrumental Performance. All tracks culminate in virtual media projects, recordings and/or performances.

Applications for next year's 2025 GRAMMY Camp will be available online in September at www.grammycamp.com. 

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Are you tapped into the GRAMMY Museum’s ongoing slate of live events happening in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles? If not, you should be.

The interactive, educational museum dedicated to the history and winners of the GRAMMYs has four terrific events coming up — ones that allow you to get into the minds and hearts of those who make our musical culture turn.

See below for a list of GRAMMY Museum in-person public programs happening in April 2024:

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Reel To Reel: La Santa Cecilia Featuring a Film Screening & Conversation
Mexican American band La Santa Cecilia will have a special screening of the film "Alma Bohemia" and talk about their creative process with producer Sebastian Krys.

Thursday, April 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Reel To Reel: The Greatest Hits Featuring a Film Screening & Panel Discussion
A special screening of "The Greatest Hits" will be held with a post-screening panel discussion about the making of the film featuring Ryan Lott of Son Lux, director Ned Benson, and music supervisor Mary Ramos. All ticket buyers will receive a Greatest Hits double LP vinyl.

Monday, April 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.
A Conversation With The Drums Moderated by Jason Kramer
New York-based indie pop artist The Drums will talk about the creative process of his latest album Jonny, his career, and more.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Spotlight: Tenille Townes Moderated by Erin Osmon
Nashville-based rising artist Tenille Townes will talk about her latest project As You Are and will perform.
For more information and ticket links to programs, visit here — and we’ll see you on site in L.A.!

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