The 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® to be held in Sevilla

For the first time in the organization’s history, the Latin GRAMMYs® will be held in Spain, in the city of Sevilla this November. They will be broadcast on Univision in the U.S. and RTVE in Spain after a week full of events.

The event that celebrates excellence in Latin music worldwide will announce its nominees on Tuesday, September 19, and will be broadcast on Thursday, November 16.

The Latin Recording Academy® has announced that, for the first time, the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards will be held in Sevilla, Spain, at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones (FIBES). It also begins a three-year partnership between The Latin Recording Academy and the Junta de Andalucía, which is sponsoring the awards, Latin GRAMMY® Week, and various Latin Academy events in the community.

This year’s Latin GRAMMY Week includes the Person of the Year Gala, the Special Awards Presentation, the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Luncheon, the Best New Artist Showcase and a reception for the nominees, among others.

“It is an honor to celebrate our Latin GRAMMY Week in Sevilla, ratifying our commitment to elevate Latin music and its creators around the world. We are convinced it will be a memorable celebration,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.

“We are excited to produce the Latin GRAMMYs for the first time this year in Spain, and in a new partnership with the prestigious RTVE,” commented Ignacio Meyer, president of U.S. Networks for TelevisaUnivision. “This is an extraordinary moment for Latin music worldwide and we are confident that this partnership with RTVE, and the passion and energy that Univision brings to the program, will make history and deliver an unforgettable experience for audiences who love and enjoy music around the world.”

“It will be an honor for RTVE to participate in the broadcast and production of the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards and we are working hard to do so,” added Elena Sánchez Caballero, president of Radio Televisión Española. “Music is more than an art form, it is a vehicle that unites us collectively, and we look forward to providing the best possible coverage for our viewers.”