W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands, is expanding the global reach of its celebrated live music series, W Presents, unveiling a multi-stop global tour route. Uniting the worlds of music and luxury lifestyle hospitality, the next iteration of W Presents will head to W Hotels properties around the world following the program’s first shows of 2024 at W South Beach during Miami Music Week and W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal and W Algarve earlier this Spring.
The W Presents Global Tour
- W Bali - Seminyak on July 14 with artist JOPLYN
- W Aspen on August 2 with artist Kaleena Zanders
- W Nashville on August 3 with artist Blu DeTiger
- W Montreal on August 7 with artist OLAN
- W Seattle on August 16 with artist Bad Snacks
- W Edinburgh on August 22 with artist Elkka
- W Scottsdale on September 26 with artist Blu DeTiger
- W London on October 4 with artist Girls of the Internet
- W Austin on November 2 with artist Arc De Soleil
- W New York – Union Square on November 21 with special artist (to be announced)
W Presents will also have a stage at other W Hotel properties this year, including W Brisbane, W Budapest, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, W Hollywood, W Koh Samui, W Maldives, W New Orleans – French Quarter, W Philadelphia, W Toronto, with event dates soon to be announced.
From its own record label to professional recording studios (Sound Suites) at select properties, and a global music festival series, W Hotels has been fortifying its reputation as a steadfast supporter of the music industry for decades.
“Music has always been at the core of the W Hotels brand. As the brand continues its global transformation, it is an exciting next step to expand our global W Presents series and bring even more curated experiences to our hotels and reimagined properties,” says George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, W Hotels. “These experiences showcasing established and supporting emerging artists not only represent our commitment to setting new standards within the industry, but also allow us to continue to serve as a connector of culture for our guests around the world,” he added.
W Presents is more than just a live music series – it is a vibrant platform dedicated to celebrating the universal connectivity of music. Curated by LP Giobbi, the program offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in a world of new sounds and foster connections in the intimate setting of W Hotels properties around the world.
"W Presents is a celebration of musical diversity, designed to transport our guests through experiential journeys that are authentic to the locale,” says LP Giobbi, Global Music Director, W Hotels. “This series blends local talent with international artists to celebrate the universal language of music. It is a natural next step for the series to expand and we are proud to be empowering artistry on a global scale", he added.
In collaboration with Femme House, LP Giobbi’s nonprofit aimed at creating opportunities for women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives in the music industry, W Presents will also serve as host for free in-person production and music engineering workshops focused on beginner-level studio techniques at select markets, to invest in local talent around the country. As a further extension of W Hotels empowering musicians from the studio to the stage, select artists from the FEMME HOUSE organization will also open at W Presents shows around the world including artists such as Nadia Meliani, Adrienne, Modern Lover, Cassie, and more.