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34th Street Partnership is a not-for-profit, private management company organized as a business improvement district.
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The 34th Street Partnership seeks New York City-based musicians and bands to join our roster of 'Ensembles in Residence' for our 2025 Midtown Music program.
Building on the success of the past three seasons which each brought around 300 performances to Midtown, we are seeking to activate public spaces throughout the 34th Street district with daily live music. Midtown Music aims to welcome people from all over the city, and the world, with several hundred live performances a year presented by multiple resident ensembles. We are looking for bands who represent New York City and are interested in a long-term partnership to be Ambassadors for one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world!
We are seeking House Bands for recurring residencies - both regular weekly slots and short run residencies rotating throughout various outdoor stages within the 34th Street district, including Greeley Plaza, and Herald Square – outside the iconic Macy’s. Ensembles will also be invited to participate in the 'Midtown Music at Bryant Park' series, and can expect to make several appearances at Bryant Park over the course of the season.
The 34th Street Partnership helps manage, program and maintain 31 busy blocks in the heart of Manhattan. A bustling office district, the area is a gateway to the city for visitors from New Jersey, Long Island, and the entire eastern seaboard. It’s a magnet for tourists and fans of music and sports and of course, it is one of the greatest shopping districts in New York!
We are looking for ensembles with the following characteristics:
- Available one consistent day per week, for an extended engagement.
- Five-piece or smaller, with preference for ensembles without drums.
- Preferably acoustic – audible on a busy New York street or plaza without electrical power.
- Ambulatory – set-up and break down quickly in more than one location a day.
- Engaging – have the ability to captivate an itinerant audience.
This is an excellent platform for emerging or established acts alike - to grow and develop as a group, to workshop new concepts and material, or to simply share a passion for live music with an audience of over 200,000 spectators annually.
34th Street Partnership will provide all permits and permissions, plus a dedicated on-site House Manager. House Bands will also be paid a per-performance fee, determined by the ensemble size.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a live audition and interview in the 34th Street District.
To apply, please fill in the application form here.