In New York City, The New Music Seminar is a space to celebrate, educate, participate every June annually.

In June 1980, Tom Silverman, Mark Josephson, Joel Webber, Danny Heaps, and Scott Anderson brought 220 people together at a New York City rehearsal studio to discuss challenges in the music business.

[citation needed] The program consisted of a keynote address, four educational sessions, and an artists' showcase.

[8] Featured speakers included the CMO of Pepsi, Kevin Lyman of Warp Tour, Alexandra Patsavas, Justin Tranter of Semi Precious Weapons, Derek Sivers, and Jason Bentley.

The event included five panel discussions, presentations, mentoring sessions, and musical performances.

The New Music Seminar took place in Los Angeles from February 14–16, 2011, and in New York City from June 17–19, 2012.