NEW YORK — The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has unveiled the full lineup for the eighth annual New York Music Month (NYMM), the city’s official music festival. Held throughout June, this year’s program features over 50 free events including concerts, panels, workshops, and masterclasses across all five boroughs.
In partnership with more than 50 music organizations, MOME is expanding the festival with a redesigned website (NYMusicMonth.NYC) and fresh creative direction. Programming highlights include performances by emerging artists and discussions on music industry trends, technology, and artist development.
“We’re thrilled to offer more than 50 free events for all New Yorkers,” said MOME Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman. “Special thanks to Shira Gans for curating this vibrant celebration of the local and global music community.”
NYMM Conference and Talks
The month kicks off June 3 with the flagship NYMM Conference at NYU Skirball, hosted in partnership with NYU Steinhardt. This year’s event, sponsored by ABKCO, SONY Audio, and others, will feature 40 speakers including Variety’s Jem Aswad, RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier, and musician Taylor Hanson.
NYMM Talks, featuring 36 events, will cover key industry topics like streaming fraud, music tech, artist branding, and vocal training. Featured speakers include Young Guru, Neil Giraldo, and Anthony Cruz.
Topics include:
Streaming Fraud – presented by Mintz Levin & Pryor Cashman
Music Merchandise Strategies – presented by Merch Cat
Vocal Masterclass – presented by Abiah Institute
Music Tech Investment Trends – presented by Water & Music
Marketing for Artists – presented by Empire
Youth Music Career Sessions – presented by Sound Thinking NYC
Artist Development, Recording Studios, and Entrepreneurship Panels
Live Performances
The NYMM Performance Program features 18 free concerts, including:
- NYMM Parks Concert Series with La Excelencia and DJ Doo Wop
- Radio City Series, a new event series celebrating NYC’s independent radio stations
- World Wide Playdate, a family show with GRAMMY-nominated Divinity Roxx
- Young Masters, featuring Ella Bric and Linda Diaz
- Live From the Boroughs, a five-borough emerging artist showcase
Rehearsal Sace
NYMM’s Free Rehearsal Space Program is also returning, providing artists with complimentary studio time at:
- Smash Studios (Manhattan)
- Greenwich House Music School (Manhattan)
- Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
- Fenix Studios (Staten Island)
For a full schedule of events and registration details, visit NYMusicMonth.NYC.
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