Monday, April 13, 2015

LET'S MAKE MUSIC, NEW YORK: FREE CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY


On the first day of summer last year, Make Music New York organized one of the biggest musical events in New York City's history: over 1,350 free outdoor concerts in an incredible array of musical genres and locations.

Thousands of musicians entertained New Yorkers on sidewalks, in streets, in parks, and in gardens throughout all five boroughs in "an eleven-hour escapade of musical creativity" (The New Yorker).

This year, the ninth annual Make Music New York returns on Sunday, June 21st, and it promises to be the biggest and best yet.

Enroll in the free program today, and Make Music New York will coordinate your concert with others in the neighborhood, secure all necessary permits, and promote your event through Metro New York, WQXR, and WNYC. From an acoustic sidewalk set-up to a full-scale amplified block party, plenty of options are available.

To get started, go to makemusicny.org/participate. All concert arrangements must be finalized by April 29th.

Questions? Send an e-mail to help @ makemusicny.org.