A total of 60 musicians from vocalists to producers to DJs to instrumentalists will be selected to listen to lectures from acclaimed artists and play shows in clubs and venues throughout NYC. A few of the many past lecturers were Chuck D, ?uestlove and Eyrkah Badu. (Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Maseo just spoke at a RBMA event over the weekend.)  Acts like Aloe Blacc and Flying Lotus are a couple of the more than 600 that have participated in the 14-year old program.

The window to apply closes on April  2 and the event itself takes place from Sept. 30 to Nov. 2. Go to www.redbullmusicacademy.com to apply.