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In its 150 years, Alexandra Palace has hosted seminal moments of entertainment history and a myriad of breakout, mind-bending live music performances. The venue was built as 'The People's Palace', with the purpose of bringing leisure and entertainment to the masses - a mission that continues to this day, with over five million people expected to visit this year and more than 250 events and activities on offer. 

A full Soho Theatre Ed Fringe programme will be presented, consisting of 16 comedy and theatre shows across seven venues from artists around the world. Learn more about the lineup here!

Grammy Award winning Roc Nation artist VICTORY has dropped her highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Glory Hour'.

Tickets are now on sale for New York Stage and Film'S 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College.

Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper Jermaine Dupri, and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings, Curren$y, recently announced they will showcase a live performance of their highly anticipated EP For Motivational Use Only at New York’s infamous Webster Hall on Thursday, May 4th, at 8 PM ET.

RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba links up with GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer and the “Godfather of Chicago Hip-Hop” No ID for a collaborative single titled “Back In Office.” It notably paves the way for the release of additional tracks from the private collection of this dynamic duo.

Grammy Award winning Victory drops her new single, 'Just Like In Heaven' from her upcoming sophomore album that will be released this spring. The track showcases Victory's distinct and soulful vocals, bringing the full measure of her talent that blends gospel, blues, folk, pop, and soul musical styles.

Gilfillian’s Love You Anyway spans soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, all under the banner of Black joy. Produced by Jeremy Lutito (Joy Oladokun, NEEDTOBREATHE), the album confronts as well as comforts, chronicling Gilfillian’s journey as a Black artist living in 21st century America. The LP’s 10 original tracks were all co-written by Gilfillian.

 Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson will present the world premiere of inCOPnegro: Aftermath, an evening-length dance-theatre performance which explores concepts of safety, police relations, and the importance of community healing.

New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!

Following the release of their debut single “Essence Fest,” Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper, Jermaine Dupri, and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings, Curren$y, announced their upcoming concert at The Eastern in Atlanta, GA on April 7th in support of their EP For Motivational Use Only.

Producer/songwriter Felly returns with the release of his new single “Crying In Sunshine (Feat. Arden Jones)”. The collaboration is sun-soaked and groovy; an ode to protecting your own peace as you navigate the mountains and valleys of the complex, complicated world. Felly also announced a 23 date headlining tour in North America.

 Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, has announced the nonprofit organization is extending the popular comedy series, The Art of Laughter 2023, presented the first Friday every month in collaboration with The Comedy Zone.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running March 20 through April 2.

MorDance will celebrate its tenth anniversary performance season with two groundbreaking world premiere ballets centering themes of activism and humanity. Performances are April 28-29, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College as part of the CUNY Dance Initiative.

Repeat engagements include David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, Birdland Big Band and Arturo O'Farrill & The Latin Jazz Orchestra.

International dance sensation Les Twins from France joins the Breakin' Convention Festival line-up this year and performs with original crew members Ruben 'Rubix' Noel and Laura Nala from Criminalz. The duo has toured the world with megastars Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg. Since first performing at Breakin' Convention in 2015, Les Twins have won the million-dollar prize on NBC's World of Dance.   

Registration is now open for Ballet Hispánico's Spring Adult Classes in the School of Dance.

The genesis of the song came from conversations with seasoned producers and writers in the LA music scene and riffing off the ideals of the 60s free love movement. Over a syncopated beat, Felly sings 'you can’t pay for this aura,' which serves as a reminder that love and loving one another is a priceless and necessary spiritual endeavor.

Houston-born rapper Yung Pooda sets a sizzling tone for the year with the release of two new tracks “Already Know” featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Angelica Vila and “Did It Again” featuring Fat Joe via It’s A 10 Records. The two Cool & Dre-produced tracks dominate with a buzzworthy appeal that takes Pooda’s Texas-born flare to new heights.