Music Under NY auditions

it's that time of year again to audition for the Music Under New York Program. Applications must be in by March 24th.  This is a once a year event.

MTA Music Under New York
Auditions Application

Download the Call for Performers Application and submission guidelines.

Submissions must be completed by midnight on Friday, March 24, 2017.

NOTE: you do not have to be in this program to legally busk in NYC. You need to be informed of the simple to follow rules of condct. Please check out my page Busker Info In NYC to get useful information on busking in NYC.

Music Under New York auditions

The application deadline for the annual MUNY auditions is now closed for 2015. Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s MUSIC UNDER NEW YORK (MTA/MUSIC) program will hold its twenty-eighth annual Auditions in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. 

MUSIC UNDER NEW YORK is one of many visual and performing arts programs managed by the MTA’s Arts & Design office. MTA/MUSIC schedules over 7,500 concerts annually in 31 subway and rail stations around New York. MTA/MUSIC performers, selected through the annual Auditions, are among New York’s most talented musicians.

2015 Auditions Music Under New York Application

It's time for the next Music Under New York Auditions.  Here is a link to the 2015 Application. I've been a proud member since 1999 and look forward to seeing the auditions held each year in Vanderbilt Hall of Grand Central sometime in May.

Deadline For MUNY application March 20th

It's that time of year when Music Under New York auditions musicians to join the program.  The application process is simple.  Here's a link for the application form found on the MTA website.

All applications info:

Please send your Audition Application and a CD or DVD (no tapes or videos accepted) by regular mail to the address below postmarked by March 20th. Do not drop off your package.

MTA/ MUSIC UNDER NEW YORK 341 Madison Avenue, 5th Fl. New York, NY 10017 

The auditions are held in Grand Central Terminal in May and are only held once a year.  If you've ever wanted to give it a try now is the time.

Good luck.

You can always find more info about busking in NYC in my section above entitled For Buskers

annual Music Under NY applications due 3/20

Just a reminder to musicians interested in applying for the Music Under NY program. The auditions are held once a year and applications are due postmarked no later than March 20th.

For more information

Here's a clip I made from judging last years auditions.

Save the date for the 2013 audtions held in Grand Central Monday May 13th 9am-3:30pm, it's a wonderful event worth attending.

MUNY new artists

I want to welcome all new musicians to the amazing program that provides music underground.

check out the newbies of the Music Under New York program.

Music Under NY auditions Wednesday May 16

Wednesday is the annual Music Under New York auditions held all day in the Vanderbilt Hall of Grand Central Station.  I was lucky enough to get an audition back in 1999 and am proud to still be a member of such a wonderful program.

This year I'll be one of the many judges and look forward to hearing the different musical acts vying for a slot in the MUNY program.  For a truly NYC experience come and witness the art of performing in public spaces.  It will not disappoint.

Wednesday May 16th Grand Central Terminal Vanderbilt Hall 9-3pm

WNYC our amazing public radio station is calling for video and photo submissions of your favorite subway performer.  I know of so many fantastic performers, you pass them every day.  It would be wonderful if you come and find me too and capture it for the WNYC audience. follow the link and submit. 

here are my 2010 and 2011 audition clips:

2011

2010

Music Under New York auditions 2010

NYCSubwayGirl clip from the Music Under New York 2010 auditions where she was judge. Following Carl Kriss documantarian who was creating a film on NYC Subway Performers (entitled "Give and Take").  and with MUNY artist volunteers Meghan McGeary from Dagmar, Sean Grisson the Cajun Cellist, Jesse Selengut from Tin Pan, Irving Louis Latin, Natalia Paruz the Saw Lady, Juan Castillo from Andes Fusion, Angel Marin from Aqua Clara and MC Bob Helman.  

Grand Central Station

2011 Auditions held May 17th in Grand Central Station

annual MUNY auditions

Not to be missed, for a truly unique NYC experience Music Under New York Annual Auditions

• Tuesday May 17th 9:30 am- 3:30 pm

It's such a wonderful event, stop by to take a listen to the approximately 65 artists who will be auditioning!

Grand Central Station Northeast Balcony, take escalators up from main terminal, you can't miss hearing it!

NYCSubwayGirl clip from the Music Under New York 2010 auditions where she was judge. Following Carl Kriss documantarian who was creating a film on NYC Subway Performers (entitled "Give and Take"). and with MUNY artist volunteers Meghan McGeary from Dagmar, Sean Grisson the Cajun Cellist, Jesse Selengut from Tin Pan, Irving Louis Latin, Natalia Paruz the Saw Lady, Juan Castillo from Andes Fusion, Angel Marin from Aqua Clara and MC Bob Helman.

Grand Central Station