2024 Performances Archive

The MC Sha-Rock Day Presents: Woman in Hip Hop Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and honoring the contributions of women in hip hop culture. Held Bronx, New York, this vibrant festival pays tribute to the trailblazing achievements of MC Sha-Rock, the first female MC/rapper and a foundational figure in hip hop.

The festival spans two days, featuring a dynamic lineup that includes Roxanne Shante as the host and Strafe’ as the headliner. Attendees can enjoy live performances, engaging panel discussions, and various activities designed to empower and uplift the community.

With generous support from New York Music Month and the Mayor’s Office, the festival highlights the importance of women in hip hop and their impact on the genre. Join us for a memorable celebration of music, culture, and empowerment at the MC Sha-Rock Day Presents: Woman in Hip Hop Festival.

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.

Salsa artist Frankie Negron and Band to perform at Al Quinones Playground (formerly Playground 52) on Saturday, June 8th. Showtime at 6pm.

Join us for “Wavys Soundcheck” at Radicle Wine—a night of networking and open mic auditions. Connect with the wavy community, industry influencers, and advocates in a welcoming environment with wine tasting and snacks; then audition for a chance to perform at the Wavy Awards in September. Showcase your talents in a space celebrating creativity and diversity.
Founded in 2021, the Wavy Awards celebrate historically excluded and marginalized talent, including women, non-binary individuals, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and artists with disabilities. Proud recipients of The Clinton Global Initiative’s 2023 Commitment to Action Award, we continue to influence accessibility awareness in the entertainment industry. Our partners include The Music Inclusion Coalition and KeyChange U.S. Supported by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, the Wavy Awards are a significant platform for diverse artists. The artists are sponsored by Radicle Wine, Xelon Digital, Noisehive, Clarity Events, GigFinesse, and M the Myth Productions. Promotional support provided by iHeart Pride. Join us, RSVP now, and be part of a movement celebrating creativity, diversity, and inclusivity. Stay wavy, baby!

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.

From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others!

Come join us on this Musical Journey!