Past Events

CDI HOLIDAY PARTY PERFORMANCES END THE YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE

Congrats to our amazing student performers on an amazing last performance of the semester at Baby’s All Right!

Stagecraft Showcase Fall 2023

This performance, directed by Professor Sofia Rei, proves to be a wonderful way to welcome performers into the CDI community.

Clive Live: Who Runs The World

Clive Live's first all women + non binary fronted show in partnership with Women That Rock!

Making Sense: Body and the Stage Showcase

Our groundbreaking student artists collaborated on a show concept that pays particular attention to identity, site specificity, and cultural context.

Clive Live: Stringz N' Haze

A special psych rock edition of CDI's student-run show series!

THE POWER WITHIN OUR WORDS: A CDI X SHE IS THE MUSIC EVENT

NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music partners with She Is The Music (SITM) for The Power Within Our Words, an intimate conversation with female industry innovators across music writing disciplines.

CDI PRESENTS SPARK! 2023 GRADUATION PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE

Titled 'SPARK!,' this annual showcase highlights a group of graduating seniors from the Clive Davis Institute, hand-selected to perform their artistry to a room full of leading industry professionals, faculty, families, and friends!

Q&A / MEET & GREET WITH NATE ALBERT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF A&R AT WARNER BROS. RECORDS

Nate Albert is the Executive Vice President of A&R at Warner Records; his roster includes Omar Apollo, Teddy Swims, Joshua Bassett, and recent WR signee Gus Dapperton.

AMPLIFY FRIDAY PRESENTS: ANGEL BAT DAWID HOSTED BY CDI FACULTY PIOTR ORLOV

Angel Bat Dawid is one of the most forward-thinking, critically-acclaimed and intrepid artists working in music today.

THE SOUND OF GARÍFUNAMÉRICA: AURELIO MARTÍNEZ IN CONVERSATION WITH NATALIA ALGARÍN

NYU’s Hemispheric Institute in collaboration with The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University present a special evening of music and storytelling.

FULL CIRCLE LIVE | CDI HOLIDAY PARTY: CDI’S COMPELLING LIVE PERFORMANCE CLASS FINAL SHOWCASE

Senior performers from the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music (NYU, Tisch) presented a showcase of their original music at The Sultan Room for our annual Holiday Party!

BACK TO LIVE: THE FINAL SHOWCASE OF CDI’S STAGECRAFT CLASS

The Introduction to Stagecraft showcase, "Back To Live," took place LIVE at Arlene's Grocery on December 5th, 2021.

THE CENTER FOR BROOKLYN HISTORY'S BLACK PROTEST, BLACK ART: MUSIC W/ JAMILA WOODS AND JASON KING

This conversation welcomed singer/songwriter and CDI Artist in Residence Jamila Woods, in conversation with CDI Chair Jason King.

CLIVE LIVE PRESENTS: THE COMEBACK

Clive Live hosted the first event of the Fall 2021 semester Saturday, November 20th @ 7:30 via Zoom. Lieko, Safa, IMAX, and My Friend Shawn performed.

BRANDING BOOTCAMP W/ JUSTIN LOEBER: 5 SECRETS TO LAUNCH YOUR BRAND IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS

Justin Loeber, a 28-year branding and public relations expert in NYC, gives five, real deal, “911" tips you need when it comes to understanding how to build the foundation of your brand.

ELECTRIC FEEL AT CDI: Q&A AND FEEDBACK SESSION

In this session, CDI students had the opportunity to have a one-on-one virtual conversation with A&R’s from Electric Feel Entertainment and Westen Weiss.

A Conversation With David Gray & Lillia Parsa

Q&A AND FEEDBACK SESSION WITH DAVID GRAY / LILLIA PARSA OF UMPG

CDI students were invited to attend a special conversation between David Gray, Co-Head of A&R at UMPG, and Lillia Parsa, Senior Vice President of A&R at UMPG. The point of the conversation/Q&A was to open doors between executive and student writers for guidance in the early phases of their careers.

LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER FILM SCREENING W/ DIRECTOR JESSE LAUTER

LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER: THE RETURN OF MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN is an electrifying documentary and concert film spotlighting the reunion of the celebrated “Mad Dogs & Englishmen,” Joe Cocker’s short-lived 1970 tour featuring a mammoth thirty-two-piece band, immortalized in a live album and concert film.

SONG SCREENING WITH MUSIC PUBLISHER BENJAMIN GROFF

Benjamin Groff’s signings include Ryan Tedder, Kelly Clarkson, The Lumineers, Grimes, LMFAO, City and Colour, Big Freedia, Greg Kurstin, OneRepublic, Tiesto, Caroline Polachek, SOPHIE, Cut Copy, Kid Cudi, Cirkut, Savan Kotecha and TOKiMONSTA, to name a few.

KATIE VINTEN: IN CONVERSATION, EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE KICK-OFF EVENT

A Kick-Off Conversation Event for Katie Vinten’s 2021-2022 Executive Residency at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

A CONVERSATION WITH BLAKE SLATKIN MODERATED BY PROFESSOR JEFF PERETZ

Three years after leaving the Clive Davis Institute, Blake Slatkin has become one of music’s most in-demand producers and writers.

ACK ANTONOFF: IN CONVERSATION - ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE KICK-OFF EVENT

2021's inaugural AMPLIFY Friday event at New York University's Clive Davis Institute: a special online launch event celebrating Jack Antonoff’s 2021 Artist Residency.

MUSIC, SCIENCE AND THE FUTURE: A CONVERSATION ON INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND MUSICAL CREATIVITY

In this moderated conversation and Q&A, Mike Pell of the Microsoft Garage and Paul Miller, aka DJ Spooky, presented their latest, cutting-edge research into how technologies like brain mapping, mixed reality, VR, AR, and data visualization, are shaping the future and changing the ways musicians and music industry wield their creativity and approach their careers.

SAY IT LOUD! AN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON LIBERATION, JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University hosts a symposium, curated by students and by faculty, to bring awareness to issues of social justice and liberation as we sustain our commitment to reimagining an inclusive, diverse, and equitable music industry.

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REMU TALKS | TAKE A DAYTRIP

Our alums David and Denzel of the production duo Take A Daytrip stopped by (online) to chat with our CDI fam.

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NYU MASTERCLASS: MAKING BEATS WITH NICK MIRA

The Clive Davis Institute hosts a beat-making masterclass with Billboard Hot 100 super-producer Nick Mira.

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REMU MASTERCLASS | COLIN MCDOWELL OF MCDSP

McDSP technology can be found in pro audio plug-ins for popular digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Avid live sound systems.

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NIJA CHARLES NYU MASTERCLASS

Nija Charles, is 21 year old American artist, songwriter, and record producer from New Jersey. She is most known for her work with Beyoncé and Jay Z (Heard About Us, Love Happy), Cardi B (Ring, I Do) and Chris Brown and Drake (No Guidance).

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NYU PREMIERE | CLIVE DAVIS : SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES

A wonderful documentary detailing the life and times of our living legend, Mr. Clive Davis.

REMU TALKS | MAGGIE ROGERS

CDI alumna Maggie Rogers visited with the students of the Clive Davis Institute just one day before her debut at Radio City Music Hall!

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REMU TALKS: ANTHONY KILHOFFER OF 1ST GEN

Anthony Kilhoffer is a 4x Grammy award winning producer / engineer most known for his work with Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Travis Scott.

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES... A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH CLIVE DAVIS

A private first-look screening of Mr. Clive Davis' star-studded 2019 Pre-Grammy Gala, including never-before-seen surprise collaborations and groundbreaking performances.

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REMU MASTERCLASS | DEREK "MIXEDBYALI" ALI

On April 11th, Derek "MixedByAli" Ali hosted a special iteration of EngineEars "Seeing Sounds" masterclass for students of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

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REMU TALKS : WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PUBLISHING DEAL

This iteration of ReMu Talks featured David Gray (EVP/Head of A&R Universal Music Publishing) and alumna Hannah Babitt (Manager at This Is Noise Management & SVP of A&R).

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NYU MASTERCLASS | KENNY BEATS

Known for his work with Vince Staples, Rico Nasty, Ski Mask the Slump God, NBA YoungBoy, Travis Scott, and 03 Greedo — among others — Kenny Beats is one of hip hop's most exciting new producers.

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WEST COAST PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE!

CDI made its LA debut showcasing seven outstanding artists from 2019's graduating class.

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REMU TALKS: EPIDEMIC SOUND

As a platform that works directly with artists in several capacities to secure sync placements, EPIDEMIC SOUND is a trendsetter in the music licensing industry.

REMU TALKS: INDIE ARTIST STARTER KIT

This iteration of REMU Talks featured three companies making the lives of indie artists a little easier.

REMU TALKS | THE ARTIST'S CIRCLE

NYU's Clive Davis Institute hosts a special iteration of Wendy Parr's The Artist's Circle -- a workshop designed to break down the barriers, create connection, provide mentors and foster community.

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REMU TALKS | ARTIST ON THE RISE SAMM HENSHAW

Sony Music U and the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music team up for ReMu Talks | Artist on the Rise SAMM HENSHAW joined by Dylan Brewer.

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A CONVERSATION WITH LOLA PLAKU OF GIRL CONNECTED

The Clive Davis Institute hosts a special iteration of the GIRL CONNECTED series for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.

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A CONVERSATION WITH NEON GOLD RECORDS

After celebrating the label's 10th anniversary, childhood friends turned music industry tastemakers Derek Davies and Lizzy Plapinger discussed taking Neon Gold (Charli XCX, St. Lucia, Tove Lo, Ellie Goulding, The Knocks, Marina And The Diamonds, et. al) from their dorm rooms to the international stage.

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REMU A&R SESSIONS | HOLLYWOOD RECORDS

Students of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music had the opportunity to pitch their original songs and get feedback from Hollywood Records A&R Director, Jake Simon!

Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television

Institute of Performing Arts

Institute of Emerging Media

Martin Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts

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