On Wednesday (Jan. 21), Billboard announced its lineup of exclusive Grammy Week events in Los Angeles leading into Music’s Biggest Night. The week includes Billboard’s Managers to Watch Party, Finance 50 Presented by VENU, Billboard Power 100 Presented by VENU, and NMPA + Billboard Grammy Week Songwriter Awards.
The week of Billboard events will kick off Monday, Jan. 26, with Billboard’s Managers to Watch Party. Held at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, the evening will feature cocktails and celebrate the managers who helped guide their superstar artists, songwriters and producers through a career-defining year. Sponsors of the event include Duetti and Santa Monica Proper Hotel.
The week will continue with Finance 50 Presented by VENU on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Finance 50 will be held at Merois at The Sun Rose and will feature a seated dinner and a conversation programmed by VENU. Sponsors for Finance 50 Presented by VENU include BMG and Citrin Cooperman.
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Billboard will host the Billboard Power 100 Presented by VENU and NMPA + Billboard Grammy Week Songwriter Awards. The Billboard Power 100 Presented by VENU will be held at Zouk Los Angeles and will feature 2026 awards presentations, including Executive of the Year, the Clive Davis Visionary Award, the Disruptor Award presented by VENU, No. 1 Award and more. Sponsors for the event include Cash App, Goldstate, HarbourView Equity Partners and SBE. Previous attendees of Power 100 include Bad Bunny, Noah Kahan, Boygenius, Kim Petras, SZA and many more. NMPA + Billboard Grammy Week Songwriter Awards will be held at AVALON Hollywood & Bardot. The evening will celebrate songwriters with attending honorees including Sombr, Mustard, Alex Warren and Bon Iver, among others.
“The Power 100 recognizes leaders who are not only navigating change, but actively shaping what comes next for music,” said Mike Van, CEO of Billboard. “In a highly competitive global industry, these individuals continue to drive innovation, growth, and cultural impact. Billboard is thrilled to celebrate this list of leaders and an incredible year of music leading into Music’s Biggest Night.”
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