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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Crispy Collaboration Brittle Treats
Brownie Brittle Red, White, and Blue M&M’s Mix is Patriotic
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Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
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High-Performance Spring Activewear
RUDSAK Activewear Blends Style with Performance This Spring
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Long-Lasting Wireless Earbuds
Beats Introduces the Solo Buds with Impressive Battery Life
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Self-Hosted Email Marketing Solutions
nuevoMailer Let's Businesses Operate Campaigns Autonomously
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Promotional Ramen Campaigns
Nongshim Creates a Dance Challenge to Promote its New Ramen Products
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Pet Wellness Expansions
Under the Weather Pet Launches a New Lineup of Products for Unwell Pets
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Meaty Mouth-Watering Perfumes
KFC Launches its Very Own Meaty Fragrance Called 'No. 11 Eau de BBQ'
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Top 45 Retail Trends in April
From Vintage Duty Free Retailers to Updated Cookie Recipes
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Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Locals-Only Super Bowl Parties
The Pepsi Big Game Bash is the Brand's First Locals-Only Party
Jamaican Singer-Inspired Soccer Apparel
MARKET REvealsSoccer-Themed Bob Marley Apparel Collection
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Mullet Haircut Giveaways
Fritos and Floyd's Barbershop is Offering 1,000 Free Mullet Haircuts
High Wire City Stunts
High Wire Walker Philippe Petit Will Put on Another Daring Performance
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Futuristic Floating Concert Halls
The Shed is Hosting a Unique Event with a Spherical Concert Hall
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Artist Edition Tequila Boxes
Tequila Don Julio is Declaring A Summer of Mexicana with Music & More
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day Returns for 2023 on March 20th
Non-Alcoholic Fruit Seltzers
The Boston Beer Company Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Line
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Alcohol-Free Festival Bars
The New Bar is Coachella's First Official Nonalcoholic Partner
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
Paul Stolper Gallery Juxtaposes Brian Eno and Dan Flavin
Nostalgic Vodka Concerts
Smirnoff Ice Kicks Off Relaunch Tour with Artists T-pain and Shaggy
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Breakup Bar Pop-Ups
A Taylor Swift-Themed Breakup Pop-Up is Coming to Chicago for Valentine's Day
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Toronto Landmark Music Events
The Exhibition Place Music in the Park Series Has a Diverse Lineup
Waterside Finals Experiences
The SS evian Offers a Unique Perspective of the US Open
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
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
Tequila-Branded Football Giveaways
1800 Tequila x NY Knicks Debut a Sweepstake for March 29, 2023
Surprise Concert Tickets
Live Nation's Shuffle Tickets Share a Randomly Chosen Concert
Breakfast-Inspired Concerts
Silk Almondmilk Launches Tiny Kitchen Concerts with Breakfast Recipes
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Opulent Branded Holiday Events
Moët & Chandon Unveils a One-of-a-Kind Event in New York City
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Eurovision-Themed Hotel Experiences
INNSiDE Host a Eurovision-Themed Event Schedule for Guests
Popstar VIP Fan Experiences
Jonas Brothers Join Turo for Ultimate Concert Experience
Musical Monsoon Billboards
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea Made a Record-Breaking Interactive Billboard
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
Stacked Studio Complexes
This Massive Film & TV Studio Facility Will Comprise Six Stacked Blocks
Exclusive Album Release Parties
Beyonce's "Club Renaissance" is an Exclusive Two-Night Event
Hip-Hop-Commemorating Concerts
Levi's and Rolling Loud Unite for an Intimate Little Simz Concert
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
Festival-Ready Band Shirts
BLACKPINK and Fragment Design Unveil a Coachella Collaboration
Concert Ticket Reward Tiers
RBC Announces Taylor Swift Tickets as a New Avion Rewards Perk
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Exclusive Music Festival Slushies
These Sonic Slush Flavors are Only at Bonnaroo 2023
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Social Good Beer Initiatives
Miller Lite and J Balvin Team Up to Give Back to Latino Communities
Singer-Themed Art Exhibitions
FLANNELS X London Launches an Immersive Beyoncé Exhibition
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Immersive In-Game Concerts
Fortnite’s Next Concert Features Grammy-Nominated Artist The Kid Laroi
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Data-Driven Ticket Reselling Features
SeatGeek Next Fan Up Simplifies the Ticket Reselling Process
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Manhattan Public Beach Sets
New Yorkers Will Open its Doors to a New Beachy Landscape this Summer
Ambient Atmospheric Music Exhibitions
Brian Eno Presents a New Show at the Paul Stolper Gallery
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Phone-Free Music Festivals
The Over Yondr Festival Requires Guests to Ditch Their Cellphones
Multi-Course Fundraising Dinners
Fans Can Dine with Willie Nelson at the Luck Reunion Festival
Complimentary Pizza Soda Promotions
Coca-Cola 'Love Pizza? Win a Pizza' Offers Domino's Vouchers
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Banned Books Campaigns
Penguin Random House is Hitting the Road with Three Other Organizations
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Toronto Fashion Music Festivals
MODECANADAROCKS Spring Equinox Takes Place on March 23
Trend-Inspired Catering Menus
Jimmy John's Introduces the 'Boy Math' Catering Bundle
Performance Art-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts Has Playful New New Blue Man Group Doughnuts
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Giveaway Exhibitions
Paola Navone's Take It or Leave It Exhibition Pushes Boundaries
New York Cannabis Lifestyle Events
MARY Fest To Launch in NYC on April 20 2023
Stylish Festival Merch Lines
Fragment Design and BLACKPINK Collaborate During Coachella 2023
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Copyright-Free Streamer Music
Talon Esports Will Create a New Music Album with United Esports
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Complimentary Sandwich Promotions
Panera is Offering 1,000 Free Sourdough Melts for One Day Only
Collaborative Music Platforms
Tidal Now Supports Artist Collaboration Through 'Tidal Collabs'
Musical City-Inspired Speakers
The Klipsch Music City Series Features Three Models
Free Subscription-Enabled Audiobooks
Spotify is Now Offering Free Audiobooks for Premium Users
Rapper-Hosted Live Concerts
Lil Wayne Announces an Exclusive Livestream Event on May 13
User-Generated Toronto Baseball Ads
GO Transit Celebrates Toronto Blue Jays with Fan-Created Ads
Luxe Outerwear Show Events
Moncler Genius Presents its Impressive Art of Genius Live Show
Viral Affordable Toronto Lunches
PIANO PIANO's $34 Lunch Special Includes an App, Main, & Dessert
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Auto-Branded Band Battles
Honda Battle of the Bands Will Debut on the West Coast
All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services
Verizon +Play Offers Access to Over 20 Services
Restored British Music Venues
Sheppard Robson Renovates the New Century Hall in Manchester
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
Limited-Edition Stratocaster Guitars
Fender and Tom DeLonge Collaborate on a New Guitar Model
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
All-You-Can-Eat Lobster Events
Red Lobster Endless Lobster is Available for One Day Only
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Multi-Subject Learning Apps
Duolingo is Expected to Reveal Duolingo Music at Duocon 2023
Barrierless Medical Schools
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Has Made a Historic Announcement
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Free Buffet Promotions
Pizza Inn is Offering Free Buffet Vouchers to Patrons for Receipts
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Charitable Branded Bands
Gibson Has Introduced the Gibson Band, Featuring Rotating Artists
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
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
Holiday-Themed Virtual Concerts
Roblox Gets a Mariah Carey-Backed ‘Winter Wonderland’ Experience
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Wine-Backed Concert Series
Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre Offers a Concert Series
Empowering Musician Spotlight Programs
Gibson Introduces Its First-ever Artist Spotlight Program
Singer-Dedicated Streets
David Bowie Street is Celebrated in Paris
Musical Streaming DJ Features
Tidal Rolls out its New Live Feature for HiFi Subscribers
Revenue-Boosting Music Tools
CD Baby Showcases the CDB Boost Feature to Help Songwriters Get Paid
Poster-Inspired Music Playlists
LineupSupply Creates Instafest-Inspired Posters Using Your Spotify
Singalong Streaming Service Features
Apple Music Sing Helps Listeners Sing Along to Tracks
Classical Music App Extensions
Apple Music Classical is Officially Rolling out to Users Soon
Music-Forward Wine Partnerships
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Expands Its Network