The New York City Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment has announced the full slate of programming for the 9th annual New York Music Month, the city\u2019s official music festival, held every June. This year\u2019s schedule includes more than 60 free events for artists, industry professionals, and fans.<\/p>\n
Highlights include in-depth Q&As with Grammy best new artist winner Samara Joy, legendary Chic co-founder and David Bowie\/Madonna\/Daft Punk songwriter-producer Nile Rodgers, NYC punk\/alternative vet Jesse Malin (who is back performing after suffering a devastating stroke in 2023), singer-actor Frankie Grande and many more. <\/p>\n
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To see the full calendar of free events \u2014 which includes 20+ performances featuring emerging and established artists, 40+ talks with expert-led panels, workshops, and masterclasses \u2014 and register, go to NYMusicMonth.NYC<\/a>.<\/p>\n The website also includes a calendar that allows anyone hosting a music event during June to promote their event for free.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year\u2019s New York Music Month marks a new chapter for the city. Under Mayor Mamdani, we\u2019re treating music as a core part of New York\u2019s identity and economy supporting the artists, industry professionals, crews, and spaces that give New York its sound,\u201d said Rafael Espinal, commissioner of the Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment. \u201cWith 60+ free events and resources across all five boroughs, we\u2019re opening the door wider, because in New York, music isn\u2019t a luxury, it\u2019s essential.\u201d<\/p>\n New York Music Month Conference highlights include:<\/p>\n Fireside chats with:<\/p>\n Samara Joy \u2013 Grammy Award Winning Artist<\/p>\n Frankie Grande \u2013 Multihyphenate performer, producer, and recording artist whose career spans Broadway, film, television, and music<\/p>\n Golnar Khosrowshahi \u2013 Founder & CEO, Reservoir Media<\/p>\n Panel discussions with:<\/p>\n \u201cMaking it as an Indie Artist\u201d \u2013 Cautious Clay, L\u2019Rain, Anik Kahn, Margaret Glaspy, and Anand Wilder<\/p>\n \u201cState of the Industry\u201d \u2013 Moderated by Dan Rys, Executive Editor, Business, Billboard<\/p>\n New York Music Month Talks highlights include:<\/p>\n Nile Rodgers Up Close: Presented by Variety & Power Station at BerkleeNYC, Hosted by Jem Aswad, Executive Editor, Music, Variety<\/p>\n \u201cAlmost Grown,\u201d in conversation with Jesse Malin<\/p>\n TikTok and SONA Songwriter Night featuring Allissia + Lauren Christy<\/p>\n Inside the Voice: Master Class with Celebrity Vocal Coach Jeremiah Abiah<\/p>\n Music Tech Capital \u2013 Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets: Presented by Cherie Hu, Water & Music<\/p>\n A Mental Health Conversation with Khantrast: Presented by More of Less with Jess at The Orchard<\/p>\n Battle of the Sync Managers and So You Think Can Sync: Presented by Josh Rabinowitz, Brooklyn Music Experience<\/p>\n New York Music Month Performance highlights include:<\/p>\n The Radio City Concert Series produced by co-sign aims to showcase the importance of Independent Radio in New York City via events curated by local noncommercial radio partners including WNYC, WFUV, WFMU, The Lot Radio, Shereos Radio, East Village Radio, Maker Park Radio and WKCR.<\/p>\n The NYMM Concert 3 Part Series produced by MeanRed productions with concerts at Le Poisson Rouge, SOBs, and Herbert Von King Park featuring Timi Dre, Jubilee, Ultra Violet, Quiana Parks, The Antlers, Dariel Amant, SALIMATA, and others.<\/p>\n As well as many other events featuring emerging artists shaping NYC\u2019s music scene and culture<\/p>\n New York Music Month Free Rehearsal Space partners include:<\/p>\n Smash Studios \u2013 Manhattan<\/p>\n Greenwich House Music School \u2013 Manhattan<\/p>\n Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Studios \u2013 Brooklyn<\/p>\n Fenix Studios \u2013 Staten Island<\/p>\n Best of Variety<\/p>\n Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter<\/a>. 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