Make Music New York

This year's Mp3 Experiment will take place on Sunday, June 21 at 1 PM. Free and open to all. Come be part of it! Partiful RSVP link in bio. The Mp3 Experiment is a participatory audio adventure where attendees use a smartphone app to listen to synchronized secret instructions in a public space via headphones. It’s part flash mob, part silent disco, part immersive theatre, and 100% fun.

🎹 Flashback to 2017: A City Transformed 🎶 As we count down to our massive 20th Anniversary this June 21st, we’re looking back at the magic of 2017! With over 5,000 performers and iconic activations like the Ella Fitzgerald Piano Bar in Harlem and percussion masterpieces at the AMNH, 2017 was all about deep-rooted community and unexpected musical encounters. 🔥 READY TO MAKE HISTORY IN 2026? Our matchmaking portal is OPEN! Whether you want to perform or host, now is the time to claim your spot: 🎸 Performers: Create your profile to play at a public plaza, park, or shopfront. 🏠 Venues: Sign up to host a local artist and activate your space with live music. 🌳 Let’s make our 20th Anniversary legendary. Head to the link in our bio to register and join the musical takeover! 🌏💫 #MakeMusicNewYork2026 #MakeMusicDay #CallForMusicians #NYCPerformers

✨ 20 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC! ✨ This year is officially the 20th Anniversary of Make Music New York, and we want YOU to be part of our biggest celebration yet! 🎸🥁 From the sidewalks to the parks, we’ve been turning the city into a stage for two decades, and June 21st, 2026, will be no exception. Whether you’re a musician ready to share your sound or a local spot looking to host the vibes, now is the time to get involved! Help us keep the tradition alive as we bring free, live music to all five boroughs. 🏙️🎶 🔗 Head to the link in our bio to sign up to PERFORM or HOST as a venue. Let’s make this anniversary unforgettable! #MakeMusicNewYork2026 #MakeMusicDay #20YearAnniversary #NYCLocalMusic #June21

🌆 Sounds from the Streets: 2026 Spotlights 🎤✨ Are you ready to shine on our digital stage? We are thrilled to announce an Open Call to all artists to submit your videos for a chance to be featured on our website and social media! Whether you’re gearing up for your Make Music New York performance or have an incredible music video to share, we want to see it all! 🌹 FEATURING: CACTUS ROSE NYC 🌵 Our first 2026 Sounds from the Street feature is none other than Cactus Rose NYC, a native americana trio featuring indigenous singer, songwriter, activist, and model Kandia Crazy Horse alongside indigenous guitarist Lonnie Harrington and guitarist Nico Zaca. Since the release of her critically acclaimed debut Stampede, Kandia has graced stages with Cactus Rose NYC including performing at the Brooklyn Americana Music festival, the Another Country festival, the Grand Ole Echo @ SXSW, Make Music New York, Porch Stomp 2025, and beyond. Enjoy a clip of their music video filmed in Prospect Park at the link in our bio, and learn more about their incredible journey! 🌳🎶 📩 WANT TO BE NEXT? Help us make our promotions pop with your creativity! Email your performance or music video to [email protected]. 💫 #MakeMusicNewYork #SoundsFromTheStreets #OpenCall #NYCPerformance

Dear Music Makers, 🎵✨ The FIFA World Cup 26™ New York New Jersey Host Committee just announced an open call for local musicians to perform at official fan events during this summer’s tournament! ⚽️🎤 Read on for information about the application process, but note that the deadline to apply is Monday, May 11th at noon! 🕛⏳ Best of luck if you choose to apply! 🙌 If you do, please be sure to: 🔹 Mention that you heard of the audition from Make Music New York in the final application question. ✍️🎹 🔹 Send a copy of your video submission to us at [email protected] if you would also like to be featured in our ongoing Sounds from the Streets promotion for the chance to be featured on Make Music New York’s website and Instagram channel! 🎥🏙️ Link in bio to apply! 🔗 #MakeMusicNewYork2026 #WorldCup2026 #OpenCall #NYCPerformers SoundsFromTheStreet

MMNY 2016: Variety and Verve 🐦🥁 2016 was a year of incredible sonic range! From Philip Glass performing at sunset on Pier I to 16 cymbalists creating a “Shimmer” in Madison Square Park, the city was alive with 1,000+ free concerts. Ready to join the 20th Anniversary season? 📍 MATCHMAKING IS OPEN: Whether you’re a performer or a venue, secure your June 21st spot now! Create your profile at the link in our bio. 🎨 POSTER CONTEST: Help us visualize 20 years of music! Submit your human-made design by May 11th for a chance to win a $500 stipend. No AI—just pure NYC creativity. ✍️✨ #MakeMusicNewYork2026 #SummerSolstice #NYCArt #CallForArtists #CallForMusicians

Make Music New York 2015: Architecture in Harmony 🏛️🎹 2015 was the year we turned the city itself into an instrument! With the debut of the “Concerto for Buildings,” a full orchestra and 24 percussionists used Soho’s historic facades as percussion. We also launched Street Studios, bringing mobile recording booths to sidewalks to turn passersby into producers, and the very first Sousapalooza in Bryant Park! Ready to join the 20th Anniversary season? 📍 MATCHMAKING IS OPEN: Whether you’re a performer or a venue, secure your June 21st spot now! Create your profile at the link in our bio. 🎨 POSTER CONTEST: Help us visualize 20 years of music! Submit your human-made design by May 11th for a chance to win a $500 stipend. No AI, just pure NYC creativity. ✍️✨ #MakeMusicNewYork #SummerSolstice #NYCArt #ArchitectureInHarmony StreetStudios Sousapalooza CallForArtists MakeMusicDay

Calling all Creators! 🎨✍️ We’re celebrating 20 years of music in the streets, and we want your vision to lead the way. We’re offering a $500 stipend for our official 20th Anniversary poster—and we have a strict No-AI policy. We want to see your hand, your style, and your soul. 👉 Swipe to see some of our favorite posters from the last two decades for inspiration! The Specs: 💰 $500 Stipend + City-wide exposure 📏 18x24 at 300 DPI 🚫 100% Human-made (No AI) 📩 Email: [email protected] 📌 Subject: Poster Submission #MakeMusicNY #NewYorkArtists #NYCDesign #CallForArtists

Make Music NY 2014: The Year of the Sonic Surge 📈🎺 From 350+ marching band musicians performing with Red Baraat to the very first “Porch Stomp” on Governors Island, 2014 proved that New York’s musical appetite is limitless. We brought Billy Joel sing-alongs to pickup trucks and old-school hip hop to the Bronx with DJ Kool Herc. Ready to make history in 2026? 📍 JOIN THE LINEUP: Matchmaking is officially OPEN! Create your Performer or Venue profile at the link in our bio to claim your spot for June 21st. 🎨 POSTER CONTEST: We want your human-made creativity! Design our 20th Anniversary poster for a chance to win a $500 stipend and see your art across NYC. No AI—just ipure nspiration. ✍️✨ #MakeMusicNewYork #SummerSolstice #NYCArt #PorchStomp #CallForArtists

Our 20th Anniversary countdown hits 2013—the year we went digital and broke world records! 📱🎹 With the launch of our first mobile apps and support from partners like Yamaha, MMNY 2013 reached every corner of the city. We made history on Cornelia Street with 175 keyboardists setting a Guinness World Record, while at Rikers Island, we brought 10 weeks of percussion workshops to the justice system. 🥁✨ Join the 20th Anniversary season: 📍 Matchmaking is OPEN: Secure your June 21st spot at the link in our bio! 🎨 Poster Contest: Submit your human-made design by May 1st to win $500! #MMNY20 #MakeMusicNewYork #SummerSolstice #NYCArt #WorldRecord

2012: The year Make Music New York went national! 🏙️ Our 20th Anniversary countdown hits the year we founded the Make Music Alliance, uniting cities across North America. From Philip Glass premiering a new piece in Times Square to Mayor Bloomberg taking a harmonica lesson in Central Park, 2012 was all about the power of connection. 🎹✨ Join the 20th Anniversary season: 📍 Matchmaking is OPEN: Find your spot for June 21st at the link in our bio! 🎨 Poster Contest: Submit your design by May 1st for a chance to win a $500 stipend. (No AI—just human creativity!) #MakeMusicNY20 #MakeMusicNewYork #SummerSolstice #NYCArt #MakeMusicDay

2011: The year the music never stopped. 🥁🏙️ Our 20th Anniversary countdown hits a huge milestone! In 2011, we launched Make Music Winter, proving that New York’s creative pulse doesn’t drop with the temperature. ❄️ From handbell parades in the East Village to Louis Andriessen’s Hoketus ringing out from the balconies of the New York Stock Exchange, 2011 was about reclaiming every corner of the city. Join the 20th Anniversary lineage: 🔗 Matchmaking is OPEN: Head to our bio to find your perfect partner for June 21st. 🎨 #MakeMusicNY #NYCArt #SummerSolstice#communitymusic