As we count down the final days until our massive 20th Anniversary celebration, we are looking back at the incredible sounds and spaces that defined our recent seasons. In 2024, Make Music New York brought unparalleled energy to the five boroughs, transforming everyday public spaces into vibrant cultural hubs and uniting thousands of New Yorkers through the shared power of live music. From morning jams to sunset serenades, it was a beautiful testament to the creative heartbeat of our city.

2024 Program Highlights Included: A dynamic array of pavement showcases, where homegrown singer-songwriters, vibrant brass bands, and high-energy percussion ensembles took over sidewalks, local shops, and Open Streets to make music fully accessible to everyday passing New Yorkers • Beautifully synchronized Mass Appeal gatherings that brought musicians of all ages and backgrounds together in public parks to pick up guitars, harmonicas, and unique instruments for massive, unified community jams • And thriving sponsor and partner activations in collaboration with local businesses and community organizers, transforming neighborhood storefronts and public plazas into vibrant, day-long concert stages featuring regional talent.

Press: “Enjoy free live music shows around these NYC plazas all month long,” by Ian Kumamoto, Time Out New York, June 20, 2024