Kanye West Grammy Party
Following a night of triumph at the 2008 Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for eight awards and won three, Kanye West hosted an extravagant after-party at The Lot in West Hollywood, sponsored by Y-3. The event was designed to be a high-energy, immersive experience, centered around a "Heaven"-themed aesthetic that fused luxury, music, and avant-garde production design. The venue was draped entirely in white, allowing blue lighting to take over the space, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Custom-built trusses with gobos projected lighting effects onto the walls, while Kanye’s magazine covers adorned the space, celebrating his legacy. Sheer fabric swags hung from the ceiling while floating liquor display shelves and illuminated highboy cocktail tables enhanced the ethereal vibe.
The lounge was outfitted with white sofas and candlelit mood lighting, providing an intimate yet electric setting for guests. A dedicated poker lounge featuring Spades tables added an interactive element, while a DJ set the pulse of the night. Attendees entered through a custom step-and-repeat entry with a carpeted walkway, reinforcing the VIP experience. With an atmosphere of luxury and excitement, the party became a landmark post-Grammy celebration, seamlessly blending high-fashion aesthetics with cutting-edge event production. The result was a visually stunning and immersive experience, making it one of the most talked-about after-parties of the year.
Kanye West Grammy Party
CLIENT: Kanye West | Y-3
TYPE: Grammy After-Party + Celebrity Event
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA.
ACTUALIZATION: Stoelt Productions transformed The Lot into a high-energy, ethereal event space, integrating lighting, custom furniture, fabric installations, and bold branding elements for an immersive guest experience.
OUR ROLE:
Experiential Concept + Design
Production + Fabrication Oversight
All-White Lounge Design + Custom Furniture
Truss System + Lighting + Gobo Projections
Sheer Fabric Ceiling Installations
Floating Liquor Display Shelves
Step-and-Repeat Entry + Carpeted Walkway
Spades Lounge + Poker Tables Setup
Magazine Cover Branding Integration
Event Execution + On-Site Management
