Artists & Leading Industry Figures Came Together at the GRM Gala
on the 6th of August to Celebrate Black Excellence in UK Music and Entertainment
The illustrious event entertained the likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Stormzy, Kojey Radical, Tion Wayne, Krept & Konan, Amelia Dimodenburg, Wretch 32, ZeZe Millz, Snoochie Shy, Giggs, Ghetts, Michael Dappah, Anthony Yarde, Knucks, K-Trap, Avelino, Michali Antonio, Miraa May and Ms Banks
Monday 7th August, London, UK: Last night, artists, entrepreneurs and key industry figures came together at the GRM Gala in London to celebrate black excellence in the UK entertainment and music industry.
GRM Daily hosted the annual Pre-Rated Awards Gala at central London’s highest public garden and iconic landmark skyscraper, Sky Garden. Set within the lavish surroundings and backdropped with views across the whole of the London skyline, the illustrious and highly anticipated event was attended by a number of GRM’s extended family of influential artists including: Stormzy, Leigh-Anne Pinnock,Krept & Konan, Wretch 32, Giggs, Ghetts, K-Trap, Kuncks, Tion Wayne, Ms Banks and Snoochie Shy to name a few. Also in attendance were cultural figures and industry friends: Amelia Dimodenburg, Michali Antonio and Antoney Yarde.
The illustrious red carpet featured some stellar ensembles from leading British designers and world-renowned fashion labels. Stormzy arrived in Givenchy, Dior and Christian Louboutin – one of the favourite brands of the night. Also in attendance was Krept in Louis Vuitton with Louboutin shoes and Konan in Hugo Boss, Leigh Anne Pinnock in full Saint Laurent, Avelino in Morelli, Amelia Dimoldenberg in De Le Vali, Kojey Radical in Maison Margiela, Wretch 32 in a bespoke tailored suit from Scabal at Saville Rowe, and Oloni stunned in A.T.K to create the Gala’s glitziest celebration yet, cementing its status on the fashion calendar and bringing the best in style, music and entertainment together
Lead sponsor, fragrance brand Lynx collaborated with the GRM Gala for their annual star-studded event. Celebrity guests were immersed in an ultimate Lynx experience, including an interactive refresh and photography station to ensure they could revel in the moment.
The GRM Gala, whose other official sponsors included Hennessy, Red Bull, Fireaway Pizza, Local Kettle Brothers and Severan, brought the best in style and opulence to the Sky Garden, creating an ambience befitting of the celebration and attendees.
The GRM Gala took place for the first time in 2020. Much like the GRM brand, the GRM Gala has upped the ante with each event and grown in size and prestige each year. The first three GRM Galas were held at One Marylebone, The V&A Museum and Kensington Palace respectively with guestlists including the likes of
Stormzy, Dave, Maya Jama, Jourdan Dunn, Mo Gilligan, Daniel Kaluuya, Little Simz, Central Cee, Ashley Waters, Munya Chawawa, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, AJ Tracey, Krept & Konan, George The Poet, Akala, and Kano to name just a few.
Founder & CEO of GRM Daily Koby ‘Post’ Hagan says; "I am ecstatic to be able to celebrate at an event of this kind with my peers and outstanding contributors to our culture"
GRM Daily is an award-winning platform that has been at the epicentre of UK Rap & Grime culture for over a decade. An outlet where the very best of UK music is wholeheartedly celebrated, GRM is renowned as an influential launch pad for the country's emerging and established talent and is also the host of Britain’s premier award ceremony for UK Rap & Grime music, The Rated Awards. With over 6 billion YouTube views, 6 million subscribers and an online reach of over 9 million, GRM is the most viewed British music platform in the UK.
