Recording Academy to increase diversity with almost 2,000 new members

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The Recording Academy will increase its diversity with the induction of almost 2,000 new members.

In recent years, the Grammys organisation has been criticised for its lack of diversity, with it responding by taking action to remedy the issue.

A new report from the Academy has also revealed that 47 per cent of the members inducted this year were under the age of 40.

A total of 44 per cent of the new members are from “traditionally underrepresented communities”, while 32 per cent are women.

New members were also allowed to not disclose their demographic details, with 24 per cent of new members not disclosing their ethnicity.

In July, it was confirmed that the Grammys will return to LA in 2023 after moving to Las Vegas for the 2022 ceremony.

The event will also return to its traditional winter occurrence, taking place in February, following two years of postponed shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic.