Adapting the idea of a traditional “open mic” for a new music context with Contemporaneous serving as the band, this event provides an opportunity for all composers to submit their work for a free performance.

The Virtual Community Salon is a free and recurring online community gathering space hosted by Contemporaneous, where anyone can come to share artistic work in all stages of development, along with ideas, dreams, and conversation.

“Long Play…is already the most important classical music festival in New York City.” —The New York Times

Join us as we present Gavin Bryars’ “gritty ambient” Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet at Bang on a Can’s Long Play Festival 2026!

The Virtual Community Salon is a free and recurring online community gathering space hosted by Contemporaneous, where anyone can come to share artistic work in all stages of development, along with ideas, dreams, and conversation.

The Virtual Community Salon is a free and recurring online community gathering space hosted by Contemporaneous, where anyone can come to share artistic work in all stages of development, along with ideas, dreams, and conversation.