GP 2024’s Best Of: Media Madness
At Grand Performances, our mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire community, celebrate diversity, and unite Los Angeles through free access to global performing arts. In 2024, we not only fulfilled this mission through our live performances but also through extensive media coverage, which brought the magic of Grand Performances to an even wider audience.
Mañana Latina, Latina Network
KCAL/CBS News
This season, major TV networks, radio stations, and print publications highlighted our performances and the cultural significance of our work. ABC, NBC, CBS, KCAL, Univision, and Telemundo all featured our events, bringing the vibrant performances at California Plaza into the homes of countless Angelenos. These broadcasts spotlighted key moments like the Max Roach Tribute and our Celia Cruz Celebration, showcasing the power of free, world-class entertainment to unite communities.
Radio stations such as LAist, KCSN, KCRW, KROQ, KPFK, and dublab further amplified our message. Whether through interviews with artists, live performance highlights, or event previews, these outlets helped us reach an even broader and more diverse audience. Our partnership with KCRW also enhanced our community presence, offering summer performances that were enjoyed by thousands, both in person and over the airwaves.
DTLA News, LA Times
The Los Angeles Times, LA Daily News, and Downtown Weekly featured in-depth articles and recaps of our events, emphasizing how Grand Performances remains a cornerstone of cultural diversity and inclusion in Los Angeles. From Daymé Arocena’s performance to the International Mariachi Women’s Festival, our events were highlighted as must-see cultural experiences that reflect the rich tapestry of global arts.
RedBull's "Top music venues in Los Angeles"
Collaborations with partners like MOCA, Tigre Sounds, Red Bull, and dublab helped us create even more visibility, ensuring that our mission of free access to the arts reached not just local but global audiences.
This year’s media coverage was more than just exposure—it was an extension of our mission, making it clear that the arts should be accessible to everyone. As we look forward to 2025, we remain committed to uniting communities through the transformative power of the arts, both live and through the media.