| Renowned for being one of the most popular tourist | | | | York's largest free arts festival, there is a plethora of |
| destinations in the world, the city of New York is a | | | | exciting and diverse concerts to enjoy, in addition to |
| definite must-see. Its electric atmosphere, surpassed | | | | the many live performances and dance events on |
| only by its range of cultural attractions and sites of | | | | offer. |
| interest, makes it a place guaranteed to dazzle your | | | | If it's soulful jazz music that you're after, then why not |
| senses and ignite a passion for inner-city exploration. | | | | try one of New York's unique jazz tours? With guides |
| So, if you're planning to take a trip this year, make sure | | | | taking you around the city's best hotspots, including |
| you head to the Big Apple. | | | | legendary clubs like Birdland, as well as some of the |
| Arguably, the music scene is one of the city's | | | | more intimate hangouts, you'll be spoilt for choice. Not |
| strongest points. In fact, globally recognised for its | | | | only that, but you can also sharpen up your jazz |
| musical contributions - the city witnessed the rise of | | | | knowledge with a running commentary from your |
| jazz, hip hop and punk, to name but a few influential | | | | guide. |
| movements - there can be no better place to indulge | | | | Philharmonic in the Parks, on the other hand, is a great |
| your passion for music than by taking advantage of | | | | way to enjoy some of the very best in classical music |
| the many concerts, events and performances held | | | | whilst lying under the stars or getting together with |
| around New York. | | | | your friends. Every year there are a number of free |
| Combining an enthusiasm for music and dance, the | | | | concerts held around the city, meaning you have plenty |
| New York International Salsa Congress is a great | | | | of opportunity to catch a performance. |
| event to attend. Held over three days, and taking place | | | | There is no doubt that if you have a passion for music, |
| annually, it has grown to become one of the biggest | | | | then the Big Apple's the place to be. In addition to the |
| events of its kind and offers visitors some of the very | | | | many annual events, there are also hundreds of |
| best in live salsa music. Located in the heart of the city, | | | | one-off concerts and mini music events scheduled |
| it is also a good base for exploring Times Square and | | | | throughout the year. And with the competitive range of |
| the Carnegie Hall. | | | | affordable flights available and New York hotels |
| The River to River Festival, which has been running for | | | | travelling to New York is becoming remarkably |
| eight years, is also well worth a visit. Taking place | | | | affordable, leaving you with more money to splash on |
| every summer, with events held around the city, there | | | | the big apple. |
| are over 500 performances to attend. Cited as New | | | | |