Biscuit Head Presents: Artist Development and Management

Join us for a panel featuring NYC based managers that are representing some of NY‘s finest as they walk us through the trials and tribulations of managing and developing talent in the modern music ecosystem. The panel will consist of:

Alexa Fasulo: Head of Digital at Why & How, partnered with Red Light Management.

Ben Locke: Director, A&R & Marketing, (dis)Harmony Records, Sony. Founder, Hot MGMT.

Luis Valencia: Manager at Fenway Recordings and co-founder and President of Biscuit Head Collective.

Moderated by Griffin Bader, Head Booker at Breaking Sound NYC. Networking to follow panel.

Date: June 28
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, Manhattan

Biscuit Head Presents: Tools For Indie Musicians

Join us for a panel featuring companies that are helping independent musicians advance their careers through innovations in music creation, representation, distribution, performance, and more. The panel will consist of:

Jordan Weller, Indify: Indify helps promising music artists get funding to grow their careers without a traditional record deal.

Romain Palmieri, Co-Founder & CEO, Groover: Groover connects musicians with media outlets, record labels, and radios, guarantees they’ll be listened to, and helps accelerate their careers.

Allison Bond, Concerts Director, Sofar Sounds: a music events startup company, responsible for various small performances, hosted in over 400 cities.

Luis Valencia, Co-Founder & President, Biscuit Head Collective: Manhattan based production collective and artist incubator.

Moderated by Griffin Bader, Head Booker at Breaking Sound NYC.

Networking to follow panel.

Date: June 27
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: 120 Walker Street, 2nd Floor, Manhattan

Biscuit Head Presents: Producers of New York

Join us for a panel of distinguished producers that are making waves in the NYC music community as they discuss their journey, their craft, and being the architects of a surging music community. The panel will consist of:

Ian Kimmel: 5x Grammy nominated Producer, Songwriter, mixer, and artist with 15 Platinum and Gold certifications and 15 Billboard #1’s.

Miette Hope: Miette A Brooklyn based singer-songwriter, producer and Berklee College of Music graduate that is very active in the NYC music community, with an incredible selection of writing and production credits, millions of streams, and various synch, editorial, and press highlights.

Devvon Terrell: Devvon Terrell is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and music producer. He rose to fame with his 2016 single “Flex”. Since then, Devvon has released several singles and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry such as J. Cole, Erykah Badu, 2 Chainz and Ty Dolla $ign.

Moderated by Chris Sclafani, Grammy Award Winning Engineer, Producer, and Mixer.

Networking to follow panel.

Date: June 6
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: 120 Walker Street, 2nd Floor, Manhattan

On the RISE: How Maestra Music is Changing the Theatre Industry

As part of NY Music Month, an initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media + Entertainment, discover the power of support, visibility, and community in musical theatre at a panel discussion exploring how Maestra Music fosters connection through its programming and directories. Event in partnership with Disney Theatrical and with support by Kendra Scott.

Originating in early 2017, Maestra Music emerged from informal gatherings led by Composer/Lyricist and Music Director, Georgia Stitt. Georgia’s experiences as the Music Director for the Off-Broadway revival of Sweet Charity unveiled a glaring issue: the invisibility of women musicians. Over the past year, Maestra Music’s impact has expanded, including the development of a partnership Directory with MUSE (Musicians United for Social Equity) and the introduction of the RISE Theatre Directory. Developed in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund, the RISE Directory aims to uplift underrepresented artists across backstage, administrative, and creative roles in the performing arts. Its strategic design amplifies the voices of women, people of color, trans, non-binary, deaf, and disabled individuals. Join us to delve into the significance of visibility and support in our community.

Date: June 24
Time: 03:00 – 05:00 pm
Location: The New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Greenwich House Music School Free Rehearsal Space

As part of NY Music Month and thanks to generous support from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media + Entertainment, Greenwich House Music School (GHMS) is proudly offering FREE rehearsal space to all local musicians during June 2024. Our 14 studios contain a mix of both upright and grand pianos and each room has a fan or air-conditioner, window, and access to wifi and restrooms. GHMS is conveniently located in the heart of the West Village, near the Christopher St 1 Train and West 4th St subways stations (A, C, E, B, D, F, and M trains).

Location: 46 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014, Manhattan

Juneteenth Jam with DJ Clue and Company

Join DJ Clue and Company to celebrate Juneteenth in Roy Wilkins Park, Queens. DJ Clue is a mixtape pioneer and veteran New York radio jock who earned platinum certification! He is a powerhouse and icon on today’s music scene.
Juneteenth is a community empowered event with Black Music, Creativity and Love, Excellence, and Black Joy. Since the summer of 2020, multiple Queens communities have reconnected to highlight, celebrate, and commemorate the history of Black Ancestors and their journeying to liberation through Juneteenth.

Date: June 19
Time: 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Location: Merrick and Foch Blvds, Queens

Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry: From Studio to Sync

The Bridge Studio, in collaboration with She Rocked It Productions, is proud to present from Studio to Sync. This panel discussion and live podcast recording will feature real talk and actionable tips from women making an impact on the NYC music industry. The conversation will explore the opportunities and obstacles of navigating the NYC music industry and how each of the panelists gained and maintained their foothold in the industry. Plus, expect valuable insights on courage, confidence, leadership, and self-care in an often volatile and demanding industry.

Panelists include:
Mona Kayhan: Majority owner of The Bridge Studio (Williamsburg, Brooklyn), a classic, large-format “big room” analog and digital recording and video production studio
Jen Pearce: Founder of Low Profile, a music licensing & consulting agency based in Brooklyn
Jeanne Montalvo Lucar: Grammy-nominated audio engineer and award-winning radio producer
Rashida Scott-Cruz: Professor in the Music Industry Program at Monmouth University
Hosted by: Karen Gross, Host/Founder of She Rocked It Productions

Date: June 25
Time: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Location: Exact street address provided upon registration, Brooklyn

Free Professional Music Rehearsal at Astoria Soundworks

Astoria Soundworks, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), will be offering New Yorkers free rehearsal sessions in June for NY Music Month. Sign-up for up to one 2-hour session per person per week. Our Standard rooms are equipped with a full backline of professional gear such as Yamaha Oak Custom Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Marshall 2000 & Mesa Dual Rec Amps, full 8×10 Ampeg Bass Rigs, Fender Twin & Hot Rod Combos, Yamaha 88-weighted key keyboards, Shure SM58 Mics and Mackie Boards… Virtually everything a group of musical artists need to let their talent fly to its limits. We have a professional staff that make it their priority to see to it that every guest has the best experience possible.

Location: 38-01 23rd Avenue Astoria, NY 11105, Queens

KIDS ROCK FOR KIDS – Make Music Month 2024

Join KIDS ROCK FOR KIDS for a free, all-ages, outdoor rock show featuring amazing young bands from New York City – and around the world. The concert will feature performers from Australia, Afghanistan, Brazil, the UK, Belgium, Paraguay, Croatia, India, Canada, and across the US (California, Alaska, Hawaii, New Jersey, and the greater NYC region).

Not just a showcase of amazing talent, but a community-building event where performers meet and bond with kindred spirits from around the globe — and audiences experience the pure joy exuded by passionate young musicians doing what they love, while also celebrating the glorious mix of musical cultures found only in New York City.

Date: June 7
Time: 04:00 – 07:00 pm
Location: Barclays Plaza (In front of the Barclays Center) Downtown Brooklyn