1. Upfront Week
#1 Entertainment Industry Event
The deals made each year during Upfront Week fuel the media industry, with between 50 percent and 80 percent of major television ad inventory selling out in just a few days. Networks bring their top talent out for the event to mingle with potential advertisers at presentations and events around the city. Next: May 2018
The deals made each year during Upfront Week fuel the media industry, with between 50 percent and 80 percent of major television ad inventory selling out in just a few days. Networks bring their top talent out for the event to mingle with potential advertisers at presentations and events around the city. Next: May 2018
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2. Tribeca Film Festival
#3 Entertainment Industry Event
Founded in 2002, the Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, draws more than 150,000 for 12 days of movies, discussions, and events. The 2017 festival yielded the highest-ever percentage of film sales to distributors, and this year will bring the debut a multi-year collaboration with Withoutabox, an online festival submission system. Next: April 18-29, 2018
Founded in 2002, the Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, draws more than 150,000 for 12 days of movies, discussions, and events. The 2017 festival yielded the highest-ever percentage of film sales to distributors, and this year will bring the debut a multi-year collaboration with Withoutabox, an online festival submission system. Next: April 18-29, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Tribeca Film Festival
3. Governors Ball Music Festival
#5 Entertainment Industry Event (up from #6)
Over three days each June, the blockbuster Governors Ball Music Festival draws 150,000 attendees to Randall’s Island for a celebration of music, art, food, and entertainment. The 2018 lineup includes headliners Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Building off of the success of last year’s oasis for attendees 21 and older, the festival will add two new similar areas this year. Next: June 1-3, 2018
Over three days each June, the blockbuster Governors Ball Music Festival draws 150,000 attendees to Randall’s Island for a celebration of music, art, food, and entertainment. The 2018 lineup includes headliners Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Building off of the success of last year’s oasis for attendees 21 and older, the festival will add two new similar areas this year. Next: June 1-3, 2018
Photo: Forest Woodward
4. Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Chaplin Gala
#6 Entertainment Industry Event
The 2017 Chaplin Award Gala honored Robert De Niro, who joined an elite group of past recipients that includes Laurence Olivier, Tom Hanks, Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand, and Elizabeth Taylor. In 2018, the Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the award to Helen Mirren. Next: April 30, 2018
The 2017 Chaplin Award Gala honored Robert De Niro, who joined an elite group of past recipients that includes Laurence Olivier, Tom Hanks, Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand, and Elizabeth Taylor. In 2018, the Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the award to Helen Mirren. Next: April 30, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Film Society of Lincoln Center
5. Museum of the Moving Image Salute
#7 Entertainment Industry Event
Since 1985, the Museum of the Moving Image has hosted this black-tie gala to honor American actors and directors at the apex of their careers. In 2017, the museum recognized Annette Bening, who joined past honorees including Julia Roberts, Ron Howard, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith. The event raises money to support the museum’s exhibitions and programming. Next: Winter 2018
Since 1985, the Museum of the Moving Image has hosted this black-tie gala to honor American actors and directors at the apex of their careers. In 2017, the museum recognized Annette Bening, who joined past honorees including Julia Roberts, Ron Howard, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith. The event raises money to support the museum’s exhibitions and programming. Next: Winter 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the Museum of the Moving Image
6. Northside Festival
#8 Entertainment Industry Event
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Northside Festival, a multi-day celebration of music, innovation, and content. More than 100,000 people attend the Brooklyn-based event to see more than 300 bands, 100 speakers, and 100 content creators. Next: June 6-10, 2018
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Northside Festival, a multi-day celebration of music, innovation, and content. More than 100,000 people attend the Brooklyn-based event to see more than 300 bands, 100 speakers, and 100 content creators. Next: June 6-10, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Northside Festival
7. Digital Content NewFronts
#9 Entertainment Industry Event
Established in 2012, the Digital Content NewFronts connect content producers with potential advertisers for five days of deal making. In 2018, the marketplace will include entertainment companies including BBC News, Disney Digital Network, Twitter, Google/YouTube, and Hulu. Building on the event’s success, host organization Interactive Advertising Bureau will add a second NewFronts in Los Angeles this year. Next: April 30-May 4, 2018
Established in 2012, the Digital Content NewFronts connect content producers with potential advertisers for five days of deal making. In 2018, the marketplace will include entertainment companies including BBC News, Disney Digital Network, Twitter, Google/YouTube, and Hulu. Building on the event’s success, host organization Interactive Advertising Bureau will add a second NewFronts in Los Angeles this year. Next: April 30-May 4, 2018
Photo:Â Doug Goodman
