Media Advisory: Information for NYC Homecoming Week Concerts

August 13, 2021

(1) WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert

As part of NYC Homecoming Week, New York City, Clive Davis and Live Nation will host “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” on the Great Lawn in Central Park on Saturday, August 21st from 5:00 to 10:00 PM.

The concert will be exclusively broadcast by CNN on Saturday, August 21st from 5:00 to 10:00 PM.

All members of the media who would like to cover the concert must apply for “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” press credentials.

One designated point person from your outlet should complete the credential request form on behalf of your media outlet. No more than two personnel per outlet should be submitted for “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” press credentials.

Requests for “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” press credentials must be submitted by completing the credential request form no later than 12:00 PM Sunday, August 15th.

Space on the Great Lawn concert grounds is limited, and requesting credentials does not guarantee that they will be issued.

Individuals will be notified if they have been granted credentials by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 18th. Additional logistical information, including instructions on how and where to pick up “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” press credentials will be provided at that time.

In accordance with City of New York requirements, all attendees who are age 12 or over must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter an NYC Homecoming Week Concert. Proof of vaccination includes at least one dose of a Food and Drug Administration or World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca/Oxford, Sinopharm or Sinovac. Persons who are unable to get vaccinated because of a disability will be provided reasonable accommodation. View frequently asked questions for more information.

Please email WeLoveNYCConcertPR@dkcnews.com with any questions about “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert” and view the social media toolkit at on.nyc.gov/HomecomingWeekToolkit.

(2) It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC Free Concert Series

As part of NYC Homecoming Week, New York City, the Universal Hip Hop Museum, and IDEKO will host the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” free concert series.

The free concerts, to be livestreamed by Behind The Rhyme on Twitch, will be held:

• Monday, August 16th, 3:00 p.m. at Orchard Beach in The Bronx
• Tuesday, August 17th, 4:00 p.m. at Midland Beach on Staten Island
• Thursday, August 19th, 4:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Army Terminal in Brooklyn
• Friday, August 20th, 4:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens

All members of the media who would like to cover a concert must apply for “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” press credentials.

One designated point person from your outlet should complete this credential request form on behalf of your media outlet for all personnel wishing to cover an “It's Time for Hip Hop in NYC” concert. Individual attendees should be listed within this application. Media credentials are limited and this submission does not guarantee coverage.

Requests for “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” press credentials must be submitted by completing the credential request form no later than 12:00 PM Sunday, August 15th.

Requesting credentials does not guarantee that they will be issued. Individuals will be notified if they have been granted credentials by 10:00 PM on Sunday, August 15th. Additional logistical information, including instructions on how and where to pick up “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” press credentials will be provided at that time.

In accordance with City of New York requirements, all attendees who are age 12 or over must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter an NYC Homecoming Week Concert. Proof of vaccination includes at least one dose of a Food and Drug Administration or World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca/Oxford, Sinopharm or Sinovac. Persons who are unable to get vaccinated because of a disability will be provided reasonable accommodation. View frequently asked questions for more information.

Please email itstimeforhiphopinnyc@covidrecovery.nyc.gov with any questions about the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” free concert series and view the social media toolkit at on.nyc.gov/HomecomingWeekToolkit.