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Make Music New York on the Grand Concourse

Bronx, New York, June 20, 2023 - Make Music New York returns this year to the 161st Street Business Improvement District (BID) but at a different location than in pervious years. This year Make Music New York will happen on the Grand Concourse Service Road between 161st and 162nd street instead of Lou Gehrig Plaza and will feature some of the BID's favorite artists and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Performances will be Wednesday, June 21 from 11 am - 6pm on the Grand Concourse Service Road.

“Last year was my first year during a Make Music New York event as I was the new Executive Director for the 161st Street BID,” said Trey Jenkins. "I learned very quickly how important music is to this neighborhood along with this event and our summer lunchtime concert series at Joyce Kilmer Park. This year we wanted to do expand on Make Music New York by bringing our friends from the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus on board to make it a family affair. We also are working with some new artists and our favorite group the Morrisania Band Project."

Make Music Day began in France 41 years ago in 1982 and was introduced by the French Ministry of Culture to celebrate the summer solstice with free live music for all. 

Saxophonist Tony Smith will kick off the musical festivities starting at 11am followed by a noon performance from the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, the brass band the Underground Horns, DJ Tony Crush from the Cold Crush Brothers, another performance from Bindlestiff, Latin flavor from Miss Yaya and a headline performance from the Soul/R&B neighborhood group Morrisania Band Project to close the day out from 5-6pm.

In addition to Make Music New York on Wednesday, June 21, the BID will be hosting Tuesday lunchtime concerts in front of the Lorelei Fountain inside Joyce Kilmer Park starting on July 18 through September 19.

About the 161st Street Business Improvement District:
Founded as the Capitol District Management Association in 2009, the 161st Street Business Improvement District (BID) was created to provide a vibrant commercial district and improve the quality of life for those who live, work, visit and shop on 161st Street in the Bronx. The 161st Street BID aims to keep the streets clean, promote commerce and enrich the area through special events and cultural projects. The BID is in the heart of the Bronx Capitol District, located on and around 161st street in the shadows of Yankee Stadium. In addition to Yankee Stadium, the district contains many municipal buildings, recreation sites, community organizations, unique shops, restaurants and services. To learn more about the 161st Street BID and stay up-to-date on all happenings in the area, make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

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