Performances
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Wavys Open Mic Auditions
The Wavy Awards PRESENTSPerformances typePerformance- All Genre's
June 45:30 – 7:30 PMThe Wavy Awards is hosting its 2nd Open Mic Auditions where 1-2 participants will get an official invitation to perform on The Wavy stage for the 5th annual Wavy Awards this fall in NYC. In 2024 Chappell Roan won Artis of the Year at The Wavys and the award was presented by Nikki Birch (NPR Music). Nikki will be hosting this year's Open Mic Event at a Recording Studio in Times Square. The Wavy Awards is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization celebrating excellence in the arts. The Wavys strives to be an alternative entry point into the music industry for emerging talent.
Curator: Rebecca Autumn SansomSONA New York Music Month Block Party
SONA PRESENTSPerformances typePerformance- All Genre's
June 711:00 AM – 5:00 PMCome hang with NYC’s creative community for a day of music, food, and connection. This block party brings together songwriters, composers, and music industry pros for a laid-back afternoon filled with live performances, interactive experiences, and good vibes—all celebrating the role of the arts in shaping the city’s culture and energy.
Host: Erin McAnallyMC SHA-ROCK DAY FESTIVAL
Tia Evette Productions PRESENTSPerformances typeFestival- Hip-Hop/Rap
June 72:00 – 7:00 PMJoin us for a powerful celebration of hip-hop history and culture at MC Sha-Rock Day, honoring the first female MC and a true pioneer of the genre. Taking place at Gun Hill Playground in the Bronx—the birthplace of hip-hop—this vibrant event pays tribute to MC Sha-Rock’s legacy and the trailblazers who laid the foundation.
Hosted by hip-hop icon Roxanne Shanté, the day will feature live performances by Mr. Cheeks of The Lost Boyz and many more special guests. Legendary DJs will keep the crowd moving, spinning classic beats and celebrating the essence of Bronx-born sound.
We will also honor the first generation of B-Boys, recognizing their impact and influence on hip-hop dance culture.
Sponsored by Monster Energy Drink & New York Music Month this event is free to the public and open to all ages. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, community, and legacy.Host: MC SHA-ROCKPerformer: The Lost BoyzCurator: Tia EvetteRadio City: WFUV's NY Slice Showcase
co-sign PRESENTSRadio CityPerformances typeShowcase- Rnb
- Soul
- Indie
June 97:00 – 10:00 PMWFUV's "NY Slice" program celebrates and amplifies local musicians from all over the Tri-State area. Each weekday WFUV's mid-day host Alisa Ali shares a different "slice" of local sounds on air with her listeners, and beyond!
Come hang with WFUV and see some current "NY Slice" favorites perform LIVE, meet folks from the station, and learn more about why radio stations like WFUV are essential to the city's local music scene.Performer: The Jack MovesPerformer: RebounderPerformer: lovetempoHost: Alisa AliAnti Social Camp Spotify Industry Showcase
Anti Social Camp PRESENTSPerformances typePerformance- All Genre's
June 97:30 – 11:00 PM25 artists. 1 song each. See the stars of Anti Social Camp take the stage before hitting the studio.
Anti Social Camp is the largest songwriting camp in the world with the mission to revitalize the NYC music scene. Alumni artists include Nile Rodgers, Jacob Collier, Moby, Kimbra, Walk the Moon, Andy Grammer and JP Saxe as featured in The New Yorker and Billboard.
Host: Danny RossRadio City: WKCR's Record Shop Takeover
co-sign PRESENTSRadio CityPerformances typePerformance- All Genre's
June 142:00 – 6:00 PMFor New York Music Month WKCR takes over the Record Shop in Red Hook Brooklyn for a daytime broadcast hosted by WKCR’s own Prezzo of Groove Trackers Radio and Ayanna Heaven of Across 110th St for an afternoon of conversation, music, digging and more. The station invites artists and music lovers alike to come through and learn more about their station ethos, and why supporting the alternative is so essential.
WKCR is Columbia University’s non-commercial student-run FM radio station, dedicated to presenting a spectrum of alternative and local programming — focusing on traditional and art music, spoken arts, and original journalism. The station exists to preserve and share independent music, news, art, and history with listeners, and has long been a launch pad for emerging artists here in NYC - going back to The Stretch and Bobbito Show, Monday Morning in Mono + more! - and remains a vital incubator for local news and new artists trying to connect with local audiences. Long live 89.9 FM!
Curator: Jessica WeberPerformer: PrezzoPerformer: Ayanna Heaven