The annual festival, celebrating its 31st year, will once again be headquartered in downtown Manhattan with daytime events including panel sessions, exhibitors’ loft and registrant lounge, seminars and other special events. At night CMJ Music Marathon takes over more than 75 of New York City’s premier clubs and music venues, featuring performances from over 1,300 of the world’s best new artists, featuring genres including alternative, rock, dance, hip-hop, metal, country, world, jazz and much more.
Ticket Price: $149 (Show pass); $275 (Full Badge)
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Festival News and Rumors

Reunited Sunny Day Real Estate Added to Furnace Fest Lineup
The emo pioneers are making their first live appearances since 2010.
Jon Hadusek May 12, 2022

Riot Fest 2022 Lineup: MCR, Misfits, Nine Inch Nails, Bauhaus, Sunny Day Real Estate & More
Carys Anderson May 11, 2022

Austin City Limits: Chili Peppers, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Nas X Lead 2022 Lineup
Paramore, The Chicks, P!nk, SZA, Flume, and Phoenix are also heading to Austin in October.
Alex Young May 10, 2022

Country Music Festival Stagecoach Bans Confederate Flags
In the past, the symbol was seen regularly on festival grounds and even sold as merchandise.
Glenn Rowley April 29, 2022