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[WATCH] 2019 Governors Ball Lineup Announced

2019-01-14T15:30:00-05:00

THE STROKES
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
TYLER, THE CREATOR
NAS
SZA
MAJOR LAZER
THE 1975
LIL WAYNE
BROCKHAMPTON
GESAFFELSTEIN
JORJA SMITH
KACEY MUSGRAVES
ZHU
VINCE STAPLES
BLOOD ORANGE
LORD HURON
SHECK WES

And more. The ninth annual festival will take place Friday May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd at Randall's Island Park in New York City.

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Rock Away Rockaway Music Festival This Weekend!

2018-07-12T14:30:00-04:00

Now in its second year, the Rock! Away! Rockaway is an interesting music festival spread over 9 different venues in Rockway, Queens where over 100 bands will be performing over the weekend. Check out the lineups above, or head to the event page for more information.

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[WATCH] 2018 Governors Ball Lineup Announced

2018-01-06T13:00:00-05:00

Eminem
Halsey
Travis Scott
Khalid
Jack White
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
N.E.R.D.
Chvrches
The Gaslight Anthem (Performing The ‘59 Sound)
Post Malone
Silk City (Diplo + Mark Ronson)
Lil Uzi Vert
Damian ‘Jr. Gong' Marley
Cut Copy
Sylvan Esso
Galantis
The Glitch Mob
Maggie Rogers
Dirty Projectors

And more. The eighth annual festival will take place Friday June 1st through Sunday, June 3rd at Randall's Island Park in New York City.

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Here's What Went Down at The Meadows Three-Day Music Festival Last Weekend in Queens

2017-09-24T13:00:00-04:00

The Meadows is a music festival from the organizers of Governor's Ball which took place last weekend at Citi Field in Queens. Now in its second year, the lineup was a massive, star-studded list of bands and performers, headlining with Jay Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Gorillaz, taking place over three days. Check out this official recap video from the festival to see what went down.

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The Greatest Day Ever: a Two-Day Music Festival Heading to The Bronx This July

2017-06-23T13:30:00-04:00

The Greatest Day Ever is a 2-day music festival taking place in The Bronx this July 15th and 16th. Headlined by Dillon Francis and Diplo, the festival includes 18 performers over the weekend, alongside great food and drink options as well.

Tickets start at $35 for day passes, and go up to $190 for elevated view, two-day passes. Head over to the event page for more info.

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11th Annual Make Music New York Festival is Happening Today in All Five Boroughs

2017-06-21T10:30:00-04:00

Now in its 11th year, Make Music New York is a great way to celebrate the longest day of the year (Today, Wednesday, June 21st) with live music around all five boroughs.

Make Music New York Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission celebrates the musician in all of us, connects New Yorkers to their communities and with each other, brings bold new artistic creations to life, unites diverse communities in a spirit of celebration and energizes the shared social spaces that make NYC a cultural capital. […] Our mission is ambitious, inclusive, adventurous and fun, and we accomplish it by producing two annual citywide celebrations: our flagship festival, Make Music New York, held each summer solstice on June 21st–the longest day of the year

Starting today at 10am and lasting until 10pm, you can see over 1,000 concerts and performances on streets, sidewalks, and parks across all areas of New York City. Check out the summer schedule and map for more information on where to find performers and participating venues.

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[WATCH] All Female Music Festival "The HUM" is Back in Brooklyn This Month

2017-05-09T11:30:00-04:00

All-female music festival The HUM is back this month with several dates in May at Good Room on Meserole Ave in Greenpoint.

In its 5th season, The Hum is a unique all-female music series with an emphasis on collaborations between musicians who have never played together before. Its goal is to unite and empower solidarity between the eclectic community of women who make music in New York City and beyond. The Hum also hopes to foster a larger audience for these artists by providing a platform that showcases their artistry in a new and exciting way.

Tickets start at $12 for each band-packed night.

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Here's the Star-Studded Lineup for The Meadows Music and Arts Festival 2017

2017-05-08T10:30:00-04:00

Now in its second year, The Meadows is a music festival from the organizers of Governor's Ball taking place later this summer at Citi Field in Queens. This year's lineup is a massive, star studded list of bands and performers, headlining with Jay Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Gorillaz, taking place over three days this September 15th through 17th.

Tickets for the 3-day concert are available now, starting at $275 for a weekend pass, with single-day tickets to be released soon. Check out the event page for more info.

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[VIDEO] Explore the Harlem Food Scene With Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Harlem Eat Up 2017

2017-04-25T15:30:00-04:00

Now in its third year, the Harlem Eat Up is an annual 4-day festival that celebrates the neighborhood's rich history of entertainment, art, music and especially food. In this video from NYCGO, watch as celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson explains why you should explore the festival in Harlem.

You can expect a lineup of celebrity chefs to celebrate all things Harlem at this lively food and entertainment festival. Both free and ticketed events will be offered, ranging from a tribute to Billie Holiday at the Apollo Theater (with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, among others) to the Grand Tasting at Morningside Park, a two-day-long outdoor dining bonanza. Among the restaurants to be featured during the event are Melba's, Minton's and Red Rooster Harlem, along with other iconic neighborhood spots.

Tickets are available now, starting at just $25.

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Brooklyn's Annual Northside Festival Dates Announced for Summer 2017

2017-01-20T13:30:00-05:00

Dates for the 2017 Northside Festival in Brooklyn have been announced, with a format similar to years past broken into three main sections.

Innovation: June 7-9
Music: June 8-10
Art: June 10-11

Specifics have yet to be announced, but check out the festival page to keep track of the event as new details emerge.

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