Diversity & Representation · Indicator 6
Balance of local and international artists
What this indicator asks
How many of the artists who perform in New York are based in the United States?
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Over 19,500 artists (7,600 whose country is known) on over 44,000 New York event line-ups, for events dated between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026.
International artists make up 44.1% of artists, but get 25.4% of bookings. On average, a local artist is booked for 7.6 events, while an international artist gets 3.3. So a local artist is booked 2.3 times more often than an international artist. Most international artists come from the United Kingdom, Germany and France.
A participant who holds residencies at two parties said they constantly pass their slots to new people who do not have much of a following.
An expert said some venues book marginalised artists because of their global standing, while the local community does not get the same opportunities. The expert said the most urgent need is sustainable wages for local staff and talent.