BlackBook: 5 Promoters Who Are Reinventing New York Nightlife

Promoters are a dime a dozen in this city. But then there are people who look at events the way a painter takes to a blank canvas. For them, an event is a means of expression of a musical, theatrical, and crowd-building kind, one where all the elements including performance, space, and guests, require a curator’s touch. Such is the case with the following individuals. We’re reluctant to call them show promoters, because they’re people who produce unique events that are extensions of their lifestyles. Some produce regular events that demonstrate their interest in fashion, music, or visual art, while others spend the better part of six months researching abandoned warehouses and galleries for the perfect space to house a great new musical act. The one thing they all have in common is that they’re worth checking out ...