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Grammys 2022 have been postponed due to risks of the omicron variant
Organizers define as "risky" to carry out the event before the omicron variant.
On January 31 in Los Angeles, the Grammy Awards were to be delivered, with an audience and live performances. After careful analysis with health experts, artists, partners, state and city authorities, the Academy made the decision to postpone the award.
In a statement, they indicated that due to the uncertainty surrounding the omicron variant, it would imply too much risk to hold the ceremony on January 31.
As well as other award galas, last year the 2021 Grammy Awards were also postponed, due to events related to Covid-19.
Its date was changed from the end of January to mid-March, and it was held with little public, which was composed mainly of the nominees and their guests, at the Los Angeles Convention Center and its surroundings.
None of the presentations were made before the public, since all were pre-recorded.
In show business it was hoped that the Grammys would return this year to their characteristic headquarters, located next to the convention center, the Arena, (formerly known as Staples Center).
In the statement from the academy, it is stated that they hope to celebrate the most important night of music, at a future date that will soon be announced.
A specific date could be tricky, as the Arena is occupied by one hockey team and two professional basketball teams. However, the Academy does not name a possible change of location.
The alteration of the award date was notified in parallel to the cancellation of the face-to-face event of the Sudance Film Festival, which will now be held online.
Nominations
The main contender for the Grammys is Jon Batiste, with 11 nominations in various genres such as R&B, classical music, jazz, traditional American music, and also music videos. In second place, with 8 nominations each, are Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and HER.
The Grammys may be the first to be held, among the rescheduled awards, as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) are scheduled for February, and the Academy Awards for March.
