Music

Initiatives

NY Music Month

Every June is New York Music Month, the official New York City celebration of the most diverse music scene in the world. In partnership with NY is Music, we present events across all five boroughs, including free concerts, workshops, walking tours, and resources for musicians, industry professionals, students, and music fans.

BerkleeNYC

With funds from MOME and the Economic Development Corporation, BerkleeNYC was born by preserving and modernizing the historic Power Station Studios, the last recording studio in New York able to accommodate a full orchestra or live Broadway cast album recording.This facility also allows Berklee to expand its vision of nurturing the world's most promising musicians while engaging in meaningful community outreach.

Career Development

Sound Thinking NYC

Designed to leverage teenagers' passion for popular music to lead them towards viable career paths, Sound Thinking NYC focuses on increasing opportunities in the music industry for underrepresented groups, especially women. Participants learn about the tools, technologies, and job that power songs, concerts, and soundtracks during a summer intensive and during the school year, and are invited to apply for paid summer internships.

Made in NY Career Panels

The "Made in NY" Talks Series presents a variety of free programs exploring multiple topics within the media and entertainment industry. Programs focus on film, television, theater and digital media and support the goals of career development, networking, training and recruitment.

Resources

Music Industry Economic Impact Study

In March 2017, MOME announced the findings of the first-ever economic impact study of NYC's music industry. The study found that the sector supports nearly 60,000 jobs, accounts for $5 billion in wages, and generates $21 billion in total economic output for the city.