Today NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a free Bon Jovi concert in NYC.
Furthermore, Bon Jovi wasn't the only free concert on the list. The All-Star Week show will also include free performances from Elton John to Dave Matthews Band and Simon and Garfunkel.
Are free concerts the next wave?
The whole thing caused me to dive a little deeper into some other examples we've seen in the world of big bands and free music.
16 Approaches to Free Music + Free Bon Jovi Concert
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85 Gift Ideas for Anime Lovers
From Bedazzled Anime Pendants to Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
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Sweet Seasonal Chicken Bowls
Just Salad Has a New Limited-Time Sweet Chicken Bowl
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Sensible Luxury Stores
Finn & Form Launches Online Stores in the U.S. and Canada
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Luxury Cruise Refurbishments
Cunard Announced the Refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth Ship
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3D-Printed Housing Communities
The Community First! Village Will Have 100 Homes
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Elevated Home Ice Makers
The Smart-Panel Nugget Ice Maker Marries Style and Technology
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Self Love Beauty Brands
Canadian Brand HighOnLove Revolutionizes Self-Care
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AI Coloring Platforms
Colorizy Let's Users Enjoy Customizable AI Coloring Pages for All Ages
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Plant-Based Concert Refreshments
Linda Mccartney Foods Will Offer Vegan Options at the O2 Arena
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Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Musician-Approved Phone Accessories
Bandolier Collaborates with Superstar Alanis Morissette
Plant-Based Concert Refreshments
Linda Mccartney Foods Will Offer Vegan Options at the O2 Arena
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Singer-Collaborative Cartoon Merch
Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty Continue to Honor Her 50th Year
Free Pizza Promotions
Boston Pizza Committed to Free Pizzas If the Edmonton Hockey Team Wins
High Wire City Stunts
High Wire Walker Philippe Petit Will Put on Another Daring Performance
Offline Singles Events
Bumble x House Party is an Exclusive In-Person Singles Event
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Metaverse Music Festivals
A First-of-Its-Kind Kids Relief Music Festival is Taking Place on Roblox
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Beer-Branded Music Platforms
Coors Light is Introducing the Chill Amplified Platform
Artist Edition Tequila Boxes
Tequila Don Julio is Declaring A Summer of Mexicana with Music & More
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Dynamic Miniature Music Stages
Love Hultén Joins Way Out West on the Future Fan Stage
Country Music Songwriting Contests
Busch Light Fans have the Chance to Inspire a BRELAND Song
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Collaborative Rock Band Merch
Brain Dead and Supervinyl Debuted The Rolling Stones Merch
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Summer Skincare Pop-Ups
The Sol De Janeiro Sol-Cial Club is a Free NYC Event
Blockish Music Tour Posters
The LEGO Ideas Eras Tour Poster Celebrates Taylor Swift
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Branded Energy Drink Events
CELSIUS Energy’s Padel Classic 2024 Enriched Art Basel
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns
Ian Brown Stars in New POUR HOMME and NEIGHBORHOOD Campaign
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Pasta Box Tickets
Barilla Turned Pasta Boxes into "Togetherness Tickets" on World Pasta Day
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sleep-Focused Music Events
Nominom Organized a Sleep Concert in Seoul, Korea
Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups
The Gustaf Westman in New York is a Unique Museum Experience
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Local Youth Sports Fundraisers
Juan Castano Will Co-Host the Let’s Gooo Festival 2024
Collaboration Soda Dessert Promotions
Baskin-Robbins and Pepsi are Offering Free Floats for a Year
Beverage Brand Music Contests
White Claw is Giving Canadians the Chance to Perform at AltiTunes
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
Iced Coffee-Inspired Albums
Dunkin' Released the Iced EP with 2000s Boy Band Legends
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Concert Ticket Reward Tiers
RBC Announces Taylor Swift Tickets as a New Avion Rewards Perk
American Singer-Inspired Home Furnishings
Rove Concepts Debuts 'The Journeys Collection'
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres
Disney's A Whole New Sound Imagines Classics in New Genres
Whisky-Branded Summer Parties
Monkey Shoulder & DJ Skratch Bastid Bring Bacck Bastid’s Bbq Party
Creative Music Community Initiatives
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Rock Climbing Festivals
The North Face will Host its Climb Festival at NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge Park
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Post-Concert Beauty Services
Biossance Partners with the St. Regis Toronto to Enhance Relaxation
In-Game Festival Concerts
Fortnite and Metallica Join on a Special Concert Experience
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Free Toronto Beer Sandwich Events
Fans Can Get Free Steak Sandwich and Beer at BEAR Toronto
Free Tennis Tournament Events
The US Open Fan Week will Take Place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Peer-To-Peer Music Streaming
Join Live Sets and Enjoy Non-Stop Music Streams with StreamDJ
Beauty-Incentive Programs
Sephora's Beauty at the Bentway Will Offer Free Beauty Samples
Data-Driven Ticket Reselling Features
SeatGeek Next Fan Up Simplifies the Ticket Reselling Process
Art-Focused Hair Salons
John Steinberg and Associates Recently Launched a New Gallery Space
State-of-the-Art Entertainment Projectors
Yaber Technologies & Jbl Unveil Entertainment Projectors
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Free College-Targeted Giveaways
Roku Offers College Students Free Merchandise at a Roku-Themed Van
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
Complimentary Pizza Soda Promotions
Coca-Cola 'Love Pizza? Win a Pizza' Offers Domino's Vouchers
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Chess Club Pop-Ups
Knightcap Chess Club to Host Chess Fest in Toronto
Legendary Stylist Salons
John Steinberg and Associates Opens a New Salon on Dundas West in Toronto
NFL Restaurant Promotions
Applebee's Partners with the NFL to Offer an Array of Sporty Deals
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Singer-Themed Transit Takeovers
Sony and Olivia Rodrigo Take Over the New York City Transit
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Performance Art-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts Has Playful New New Blue Man Group Doughnuts
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Concert-Themed Cocktail Flights
Ruby Slipper's Eras Flight Makes Favorite Pop Songs Sippable
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Student Travel-Entertainment Experiences
LVIN Offers Spring Break Adventures for 2025
Collaborative Music Platforms
Tidal Now Supports Artist Collaboration Through 'Tidal Collabs'
Free-of-Charge Live Sports Channels
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Sustainable Indie Album Releases
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Branded Long-Term Sports Partnerships
New York Red Bulls & Sports Illustrated Tickets Join Forces
Musical City-Inspired Speakers
The Klipsch Music City Series Features Three Models
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
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Spotify is Now Offering Free Audiobooks for Premium Users
Royalty Free Piano Music
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations
RoofTop at Exchange Place Offers Scenic Skyline Views
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Scholarly Restaurant Promotions
Frankie & Benny’s is Offering Free Pizzas on Exam Results Day
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Pretzel Cart Takeovers
King's Hawaiian Introduced New Pretzel Bites with Manhattan Street Vendors
Vineyard Summer Music Series
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Announced Its Event Lineup
Live Event Subscription-Based Services
LivePass is Launching in the San Francisco Bay Area
Auto-Branded Band Battles
Honda Battle of the Bands Will Debut on the West Coast
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
All-In Pricing Policies
Live Nation Entertainment Has Implemented an All-In Pricing Policy
Charitable Branded Bands
Gibson Has Introduced the Gibson Band, Featuring Rotating Artists
Concert Discovery Platform
Discover Live Music Events by Artist or Genre with Shazam Events
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Band Name Generators
This Tool Uses Keywords to Help Musicians Craft Their Band Name
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs
BIG Designs the Stage Set for WhoMadeWho's World Tour
Free City-Wide Museum Days
Museums Free-for-All Offers Free Admission to L.A's Museums
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Empowering Musician Spotlight Programs
Gibson Introduces Its First-ever Artist Spotlight Program
Singer-Dedicated Streets
David Bowie Street is Celebrated in Paris
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Centralized Comedy Event Listings
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Music-Forward Wine Partnerships
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Expands Its Network