1,300 performances in a weeks time all centered around Greenwich Village.70 panels with renowned speakers, an Entertainment Business Law Seminar, Q&As, meet and greets, mixers, and parties. That's the CMJ Music Marathon.
You can now buy 'badges' to the event Full badges and full student badges get fans into hundreds of showcases, more than 70 panels, dozens of film festival movies and events, the Entertainment Law Seminar, exclusive parties, and the CMJ Exhibitors’ Loft and Registrants’ Lounge. The badges also come with a CMJ registration gift bag. Seemingly more economical than a 'per event' fee.
So whos announced to be there?including Portugal. The Man, CSS, Neon Indian, The Wombats and Wild Flag, Metronomy, Talib Kweli, Givers, Zola Jesus, Class Actress, Dum Dum Girls, Art Vs. Science, Viva Brother, Davila 666, Eleanor Friedberger and EMA, if there are 1,300 bands I suggest they get some more confirmations! The annual festival, which first began in 1980, takes place Oct. 18-22 and will spread out over 80 venues
Presale badges are sold at a discount until 8/29. Costs are $149 (Show pass); $275 (Full Badge). Hipster good fun.. cept The Wombats are cool