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Oscars Pre-Party 2025: Red Carpet Albums & Highlights

Grandmaster Recorders on March 1st, 2025, where Hollywood's next generation kicked off the 97th Academy Awards. Forty-nine photos from the night.

By LA Today·March 6, 2025·Updated April 21, 2026

March 1st, 2025 - Hollywood, CA

Hollywood's next generation came to PLAY at the most buzz-worthy Oscars kickoff! LA Today's Pre-Party at Grandmaster Recorders on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 turned into the ultimate celebration of rising stars and fresh talent ahead of the 97th Academy Awards.

The historic venue transformed into a glittering playground where film industry's brightest newcomers mingled with the stars under those picture-perfect Hollywood Sign views. From the moment the doors opened at 9PM, the Golden Lounge and Red Carpet Rooftop were electric with some of the best entertainment in LA, making LA Today's Oscars Pre-Party hit capacity early in the night!

The Oscars Pre-Party 2025 sign.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • 🎤 Showstopping Performance: America’s Got Talent star Micayla De Ette wowed the crowd with her rendition of the Oscar-nominated song “The Journey.”

  • 🍸 Signature Cocktails: Guests in stunning attire sipped on Casa Del Sol’s exclusive drinks (like the Emerald City Elixir) while mingling by the red carpet.

  • 🌟 Live Entertainment: Performers from Wildfire Arts, including Disco Head Girls, Golden Angels, and Contortionists, created Instagram-worthy moments throughout the night.

  • 🍰 Decadent Desserts: Luxurious treats provided by Maple Block stole the show and had everyone indulging.

  • 📸 Red Carpet Magic: Getty-worthy photo ops and dazzling moments captured on the iconic red carpet.

THE OSCARS PRE-PARTY PICS

RED CARPET PHOTO ALBUM 1

DAVE TAPPAN PHOTOGRAPHY

A beautifully dressed crowd poses on the red carpet for paparazzi and media at LA Today's Oscars Pre-Party at Grandmaster Recorders Los Angeles.

 RED CARPET PHOTO ALBUM 2

KEVIN BOOT PHOTOGRAPHY

The Oscars Pre-Party 2025 group photo on the red carpet
Young Hollywood lined up on the red carpet at LA Today's Oscars Pre-Party

BEST DRESSED

Two guests pose beside a gold statuette at the pre-party backdrop
A guest in a pale blue sweater and jeans poses beside a gold statuette
A guest in an oversized cream suit stands at the sponsor step-and-repeat
A guest in an all-black suit poses with hands in pockets
A guest in a beaded white gown poses next to a gold statuette
A guest in a purple strapless dress wears a wide gold cuff
A guest in a white suit with a fur collar and chain necklace
Close portrait of a guest in a deep red halter dress
A guest in a tuxedo with a sequined lapel stands by the statuette
A guest in a purple and gold patterned dress beside the gold statuette
A guest in a black slip dress carries a chain shoulder bag
A guest turns to show the open back of a gold sequined gown
A guest in an olive green slip dress poses at the backdrop
A guest in a black gown with a quilted shoulder bag smiles
Two guests joke together, one in red velvet, one in a tuxedo

 THE RED CARPET ROOFTOP

A performer poses in a gold feathered costume with large wings
A performer does a handstand beside a neon guitar sign on the patio
Two guests in oversized blazers pose together outdoors at night
Three guests sit on a patio banquette, one flashing a peace sign
Guests greet each other on the red carpet, one in a floral shirt
Four guests in suits and suspenders clown for the camera at night

THE GOLDEN LOUNGE

A DJ in an orange suit and headphones stands behind a metal booth
A performer in a mirrored bodysuit and disco ball helmet on stage
Two guests dance together, one in a white shirt, one in gold
A DJ in a backwards cap mixes while a guest looks on
Guests dance closely together in a crowded dim room
Two guests dance and laugh in satin and sheer gowns

OSCAR NOMINATED SONG - THE JOURNEY

Micayla De Ette (America's Got Talent, The Kelly Clarkson Show) performed live for the guests in attendance with an incredible performance of the Oscar Nominated Song: "The Journey."

The Oscars Pre-Party 2025 live performance by Micayla De Ette inside the Golden Lounge

 INCREDIBLE MUSIC

DJCJ, DJ Stoowart, and DJ Coolwhip provided amazing beats for the sell-out, capacity crowd.

A DJ works the decks in front of a red curtain
A DJ in a mustard cardigan and dark sunglasses cues a track
Two DJs share the booth, one leaning over the mixer

 GOURMET DESSERTS

Deliciousness on the rooftop by the amazing Maple Block.

Maple Block's gourmet dessert setup on the Grandmaster Recorder's Rooftop

GOLDEN GIFT BAGS

If you were lucky enough to get a special Golden Gift Bag Ticket, you know these weren’t your average swag bags. We look to make these even more Golden each and every event. What was inside?!? ;)

Close-up of the Golden Gift Bag
LA Today's Oscars Pre-Party 2025 red-carpet event flyer cover

MORE PHOTO MOMENTS

A guest in a bright green coat with a long white beard
Portrait of a guest in a pale blue camisole at the backdrop
Two guests in black pose beside the gold statuette at the banner
Four guests in casual dark outfits pose together on the carpet
Three guests in gowns pose together against the sponsor backdrop
Five guests in formal wear line up on the red carpet
A performer in a gold feathered costume with wings and jeweled headpiece
A performer in a beaded bodysuit poses on the patio at night
A performer in a sequined bodysuit and disco ball helmet under blue light

SPECIAL THANKS!

Thank you to the LA Today team for curating such an amazing industry event (that was actually fun!), Endless River and Grandmaster Recorders for providing an amazing venue for our red carpet rooftop and golden lounge, performers: Stoowart, DJ Coolwhip, and DJCJ for making us dance, Micayla De Ette's performance for inspiring our night, Maple Block for the luxurious complimentary desserts, Wildfire Arts for dazzling entertainment, Birthright Cinema and Christie Epiphanie for the red carpet interviews, AND a big thank you to all of our Golden Gift Bag sponsors: Good Light, Kerstin Florian, Dr. Juventas Med Spa, Bye Bye Weekend, Karma, Magic Mind, and more for providing special gifts worth over $100 to our exclusive guests!

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Oscars Pre-Party 2025 step and repeat setup with Oscar Statues and red carpet

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