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Every June, New York Mayor
Bill de Blasio s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) holds New York Music Month, with performances, panels and networking events across all five boroughs. But given the way the coronavirus pandemic has wrought havoc on the live music scene, and the fact that this year s program would need to be virtual, It didn t make sense to wait until June, MOME commissioner
Anne del Castillo tells
Billboard. There are so many people in the industry and fans who need support now.
In response, the MOME is launching New York Music Month Extended Play (NYMMEP), a six-month, supersized virtual edition of the annual program kicking off today, Jan. 11, and wrapping on June 30. The evolving program so far includes more than 40 free online events designed to keep alive New York s music community, del Castillo says, and equip community members with the skills and resources to weather the ongoing pandemic.