The month-long celebration will provide NYC’s musical artists with free rehearsal spaces, workshops, master classes and songwriting camps.
Today, the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment announced the full slate of programming for the fifth annual New York Music Month, to run throughout the month of June 2022 in New York City. This year's NYMM will feature a combination of in-person and virtual programming, with more than 20 events, including an all-day industry conference on the future of NYC's music industry, skill-building workshops, free rehearsal space, songwriting camp, and showcases of emerging NYC artists. This month-long series aims to support songwriters, established musicians, emerging artists, and NYC's entire musical community, many of whom were severely impacted by the pandemic. Information on all events can be found at NYMusicMonth.nyc. To join the conversation follow the #NYMM2022 hashtag on social media.
"Music has been, and will always be, part of our city's rich multicultural heritage, serving to bring us together in the best and worst of times," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "It has acted as a lifeline for us all during the pandemic and now, it is time for New York Music Month to return in-person. The month long celebration will connect our musicians to work, our audiences to inspirational moments, and will remind the world that music is at the heart and soul of New York City."
"New York Music Month is back with live, in-person events, signaling to the world that our vibrant music industry will continue to serve as a valuable contributor to the city's cultural and economic recovery. This month-long series of concerts, panels and workshops demonstrates this administration's support of an industry that suffered during the pandemic by providing economic opportunities for artists and venues, while producing a variety of experiences for all New Yorkers to enjoy," said Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer.
"We are thrilled to announce the return of New York Music Month this June, offering a mix of live and virtual programming that showcases, convenes, and supports the diverse talent and creativity of New York City's music community," said Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, Anne del Castillo. "Our musicians, industry professionals, and venues have given rise to some of the most influential music in the world, and New York Music Month celebrates the role of this sector in elevating our city's reputation as a global creative capital."
The full list of events and activities for NYMM 2022 is available at NYMusicMonth.NYC.
The 2021 iteration of New York Music Month, dubbed New York Music Month Extended Play, ran from January through June of 2021, and featured 77 total events. With predominantly virtual programming, consisting of performances, talks and resources for both adults and younger viewers, over 1 million people participated/engaged with content, and succeeded in providing artists and fans alike with opportunities to enjoy NYC's music industry during the pandemic. You can explore recordings all these events, via our ICYMI section on our website.
"From the Bowery to the Bronx, New York City is the mecca of music," said Council Member Keith Powers. "After such a devastating time for our city's music scene, it's a great moment to uplift the industry and support their recovery. Hey ho, let's go Music Month!"
"Music unlocked so many opportunities for me - I learned three chords in my public-school guitar class growing up, and they took me around the world," said Council Member Justin Brannan. "Music is not extra, it's critical that everyone has a chance to include music in their lives in ways big or small. I think it's really cool that the city is making an effort to give more people that chance. All you need are three chords."
"As these last two years have demonstrated, New York City is defined by the resolve of our people," said Council Member Shekar Krishnan. "New York Music Month (NYMM), kicking off on the 1st of June, will remind everyone that this city is a beacon of musical and artistic excellence. It is a crucial way to support our arts and culture especially in light of the devastating impacts they felt during the pandemic. Thank you Mayor Adams and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for this celebration. I am especially excited about the events in collaboration with our NYC Parks!"
"From hip-hop to salsa to punk rock, many of music's most important movements and innovations have come from working class communities in New York City. As the cost of living continues to dramatically increase and our neighborhoods become less affordable for immigrants and other working class families, this legacy is threatened as never before. New York Music Month is an important initiative for fostering this city's musical heritage and calling us all to the task of ensuring New York remains hospitable to the working class communities that have been the birth sites of so many profound contributions to the world of music," said Council Member Tiffany Cabán.
"New York Music Month is a gift to all New Yorkers and we are lucky for its return, said Council Member Chi Ossé. "Government plays a central role in promoting and supporting the arts, and this is a shining example of the investment that maintains our city as the cultural capital of the world."
"The NYU Music Business Program is proud to be hosting the New York Music Month kick-off conference for the fourth year, and to partner again with MOME," said Larry Miller, NYU Professor of Music Business and Director of the Program. Added music attorney and NYU Clinical Assistant Professor of Music Business Judy Tint, "New York has long been at the center of the music world, for artists, fans, and professionals across every genre. It's been a challenging period, but the pandemic has only served to underscore music's essential role in helping get us through. We're excited to be back in the New York groove."
"The Power Station at BerkleeNYC is thrilled to be partnering with the Mayor's Office for Media and Entertainment for Music Month! We are witnessing a rising phoenix moment in the New York music industry as we emerge from the global pandemic. New York musicians and creators are doing some of their best work ever, and they're finding an audience yearning for connection and meaning. Musical projects emanating from New York are being imbued with deep meaning and relevance for our times; reminding us of the important role that music fills in society, as well as our personal lives," said Stephen Webber, Executive Director of BerkleeNYC and Dean of Strategic Initiatives at Berklee.
"Music is the lifeblood of New York City," said Danny Ross, Founder of Anti Social Producers Club. "Our legacy as the standard-bearer of global culture is towering - and it comes from the grit, determination and character of New Yorkers melding traditions and creating movements. As we seek to reopen our doors and our city, New York Music Month is an important opportunity to reclaim our mantle as the global center of arts and industry. Thank you to the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for this initiative. Now we can say it in earnest - New York music is back."
"300 Studios was founded in the spirit of independence and service to artists, and we are excited to partner with NY Music Month to nurture, promote, and spotlight the independent creative community in one of the most exciting cities in the world," said Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment.
"The last two years have been very challenging, especially for those in music and the performing arts, as we adjusted to a constantly changing new reality. We, as a venue, were closed for 15 months. We need, now more than ever, the healing powers of the arts to amplify the voices of independent creators and bring our communities back together again. The various diverse programs of New York Music Month celebrates the resilience of New Yorkers working in music, arts and nightlife," said Drom talent buyer and educator Mehmet Dede.
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment's mission is to support and strengthen New York City's creative economy and make it accessible to all. In 2019, the creative industries accounted for more than 500,000 local jobs and have an economic impact of $150 billion annually. MOME comprises five divisions: The Film Office, which coordinates on location production throughout the five boroughs; NYC Media, the City's official broadcast network and production group; the Office of Nightlife, which supports the city's nighttime economy; the Press Credentials Office, which issues press cards; and Programs and Initiatives to advance industry and workforce development across NYC's creative sectors.
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