New York
The city that never sleeps has lots to offer - but it’s not cheap.
New York’s grassroots movements, from disco to ball culture, have shaped social and cultural trends worldwide. DIY parties and events in parks remain strong. But costs make careers hard to sustain, trust in the police is low, and the communities with the biggest historical impact on its nighttime culture remain shut out.
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New York“I think New York does allow for the most creativity, more than almost any other city, at least in the US. I do think we DIY, we grassroots, there's so much going on.”
Key figures
- 457Dedicated music venues
- 75Large music festivals
- 302Cultural venues open at night
- 1.76Hours of minimum wage for a club ticket
- 30.6%Female and gender-diverse artists in lineups
- 295Non-music cultural events at night
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