The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has released the complete lineup for New York Music Month (NYMM), set to return for its eighth year in June with a wide range of music-related events across the city.
NYMM is the city’s official music festival, designed to celebrate its dynamic music industry with a variety of free events for artists, industry professionals, and fans alike.
This year’s festival will feature over 50 events, including performances by emerging artists and expert-led workshops focused on important industry issues and professional development.
“New York Music Month is a celebration of creative freedom, artistic ownership, and cultural power. As an independent artist, having control over your sound, your vision, and your finances is everything,” NYMM partner, MarieDriven said.
“This is your chance to learn the new playbook, tap into the culture, and take your music into your own hands.”
The NYMM Conference kicks off the month-long celebration, returning to the NYU Skirball Center on June 3. Presented in partnership with the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program, this year’s conference will feature over 40 speakers discussing key trends and topics that define the music industry.
Featured speakers include:
- Jem Aswad – Executive Music Editor, Variety
- Nabil Ayers – President, Beggars Group US
- Tatiana Cirisano – VP, Music Strategy, MIDiA Research
- Mitch Glazier – Chairman & CEO, Recording Industry Association of America
- Taylor Hanson – Musician / Songwriter / Producer / Entrepreneur, HANSON, 3CG Records, Food on The Move
- Ladyfag – Nightlife Impresario, LadyLand Festival & Battle Hymn
- Dre London – Founder & CEO, London ENT, Don Londres Tequila
- Jeremy Sirota – CEO, Merlin
Another program, NYMM Talks, will feature 36 free sessions on timely music industry topics. Sessions will cover topics from streaming fraud and artist merchandising, to music tech investing and vocal training. The program will also feature a workshop on building a career as an artist conversations with music legends, such as Young Guru, Anthony Cruz, and Neil Giraldo.
NYMM Talks Lineup:
- Streaming Fraud: How It Works, Who It Hurts, and What the Industry Can Do (NEW), Presented by Mintz Levin & Pryor Cashman
- Make It Live 2.0: Live Music Workshop Day for Independent Artists, Presented by Mehmet Dede (Drom)
- In Conversation with Neil Giraldo (NEW), Presented by Artist For Artist
- The State of Radio discussion @ Francis Kite Club w/ WKCR, The Lot, EVR, WFUV (NEW), Presented by co-sign
- Maximizing the Power of Music Merchandise (NEW), Presented by Merch Cat
- NY Music Tech Meetup & Demos (NEW)
- Music as a Business: Real-World Tactics for a Modern Industry (NEW), Presented by Earth Program
- Music, Freedom, and Global Lessons to Confront National Challenges (NEW), Presented by Artists at Risk
- Secrets to Rocking It as a Creative Entrepreneur (NEW), Presented by Universal Attractions Agency
- Doing Service, Giving back! (NEW), Presented by Road Recovery and MusiCares
- Cutting through the Noise: Innovative Marketing Strategies to Breakthrough (NEW), Presented by Empire
- From Beats to Business for High School Students: Turning Your Passion for Music into a Career (NEW), Presented by Sound Thinking NYC at the CUNY Creative Arts Team
- NYC Recording Studios: Challenges, Wins, and the Future of Our Industry (NEW), Presented by The Bridge
- Sustaining Careers: The Future of Artist Development (NEW), Presented by Downtown
- Inside The Voice: A Masterclass with Jeremiah Abiah (NEW), Presented by Abiah Institute of the Arts
- Resonance & Resilience: The Power of Music in Uncertain Times (NEW), Presented by Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
- jump.start – a gathering for self-starters in the music business (NEW), Presented by jump.global
- The Journey of the Modern Songwriter (NEW), Presented by Recording Academy, New York Chapter
- PowerStation Tours (NEW), Presented by BerkleeNYC
- Battle of the Sync Managers: 2nd Edition, Presented by Brooklyn Music Experience
- Breaking Into the Music Industry: What’s the New Way to Win? (NEW) & Indie Artist Guide: Social Media, Culture Writers, and A&Rs – What’s the Process? (NEW), Presented by PlaybookMG.
- Masters of the Mix: A Fireside Chat with Young Guru & Anthony Cruz (NEW) & Artist Management Workshop & Mentoring led by Clayton Durant (NEW), Presented by Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment
- The Music Entrepreneur Summit: Elevating the Creator Economy (NEW), Presented by World Artist United
- The Recipe Music Workshop, Presented by Ms Mary Music LLC
- Pitch Perfecto – Powered by Disco (NEW), Presented by Fine Gold Music LLC
- Immigration and Music Initiative (I AM I), Presented by Sonic Records
- Clive Davis Institute (High School Program)
- How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams, Presented by Emily White
- Music Tech Capital: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets in 2025 (NEW), Presented by Water & Music
- Gender Equity in Musical Theatre: Navigating a Changing Political Landscape (NEW), Presented by Maestra
- From Buzz To Bond – How to Stop Chasing Hype and Build A True Fanbase, Presented by Cyber PR
- Data Meets Music: Trends, Talent & Tech in NYC (NEW), Presented by Chartmetric
- New York Independent Venue Association (NYIVA) Annual Meetup and Symposium
The NYMM Performance program will include 18 free shows across the city, showcasing a diverse range of live music and collaborations. This year includes the launch of Radio City, a new series by co-sign celebrating New York’s independent radio stations like WFMU, WFUV, WKCR, WNYC, WNYE / Afropop Worldwide, and The Lot Radio / Dada Strain through performances and community events.
Other performance highlights include World Wide Playdate with Divinity Roxx and Friends, a family-friendly concert experience; a five-borough emerging artist showcase produced by Sungate Records; and Young Masters, presented by THE OFFICE performing arts + film, featuring two-time Latin GRAMMY© winner Ella Bric and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Linda Diaz.
NYMM Full Lineup:
- NYMM Parks Concert Series: La Excelencia, Nailah Blackman, DJ Doo Wop & Friends and Tina (Hoodcelebrityy), presented by MeanRed Productions & NYC Parks
- Wavy’s Open Mic
- SONA x NYMM Block Party (NEW)
- MC Sha-Rock Day, Presented by MC SHA-ROCK ENT LLC
- Antisocial Camp Spotify Industry Showcase
- Radio City Series (NEW): WFUV’s NY Slice Showcase, WKCR’s Record Shop Takeover, WNYC Presents ‘All Of It’ LIVE for NY Music Month!, Afropop Worldwide + MoCADA + WYNE Presents: Alsarah & The Nubatones, WFMUnion Pool Showcase, Presented by co-sign
- Young Masters (NEW), Presented by The Office Performing Arts + Films
- Vibe & Verse: Open Mic & Artist Spotlight (NEW), Presented by Denzel White Entertainment LLC
- Live From The Boroughs (NEW), Presented by Sungate Records
- Kids Rock for Kids Concert
- Kids Concert: BPCA Field Day and World Wide Playdate (NEW), Presented by Divinity Roxx
MOME will continue its NYMM’s Free Rehearsal Space Program, which offers musicians free studio time across the city. Participating locations include:
- Smash Studios (NEW) – Manhattan
- Greenwich House Music School – Manhattan
- Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Studios – Brooklyn
- Fenix Studios – Staten Island
NYC Media, part of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, will air four episodes of Inside Power Station @BerkleeNYC‘s third season on Fridays at 9 p.m. throughout NYMM. The episodes will feature songwriter Alexis IdaRose Kesselman, music producer Ian Kimmel, singer/songwriter Gabriel Garzon-Montano, and sound engineer Ian Kagey. Hosted by Arun Pandian, the 12-episode series airs on NYC Media’s Emmy Award-winning lifestyle channel NYC Life (WNYE-TV/Channel 25) and includes interviews and performances from New York City’s legendary Power Station recording studio. For more details, visit the Inside Power Station show page on the NYC Media website here.
With an array of performances, workshops, and events, NYMM offers something for every music lover: a unique chance to connect with the city’s vibrant music community.
For more information, visit the official website at nymusicmonth.nyc.
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