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Sounds That Move: A New Festival for NYC's Music Scene
26 Feb
Summary
- Sounds That Move festival will debut May 15-17 in Brooklyn.
- The event will span one block of Scott Avenue, activating five venues.
- An estimated 23,000 attendees are expected over three days.

The first independent music festival, Sounds That Move, is set to debut in Brooklyn from May 15-17. It will take place along a single block of Scott Avenue in Bushwick.
The festival is designed as a community-driven event, featuring a lineup of rising artists and international acts. It aims to offer a decentralized alternative to typical single-site festivals.
Programming includes panels, workshops, and live showcases across five participating venues: 99 Scott, Brooklyn Roots Collective, Silo, Honey's, and Chocolate Factory. The event anticipates welcoming approximately 23,000 attendees over its three-day run.
Festival organizer Al Damashek stated the goal is to create a curated, community-focused experience rooted in New York, bringing together artists, media, venues, and fans.




