DROM NYC, Private Event

About Venue

Founded by two immigrant business entrepreneurs, Drom’s mission is to celebrate cultural diversity in the performing arts by providing a physical space for artists from around the world to present their music, art and creative experiments. We live by our motto, #DromIsHome.

From our nest in downtown Manhattan, we bring together a local and global community of like-minded individuals to share art and culture that transcend genre, class, race and geography. Drom’s programmes span diverse artistic forms including music, dance, theatre and comedy, and its stage is open to the next generation as well as established performers.

HIGHLIGHTS

From the Romani Gypsy language, “drom” translates into English as roughly “the journey.” When Turkish entrepreneurs Serdar Ilhan and Ekmel Anda opened the club in 2007, they hoped to create a meaningful hub for both artists’ and audiences’ journeys, reflecting the cultural diversity found in its programmes.

Whether local or travelling thousands of miles from other continents, performers take part in year-round showcases that introduce new and undiscovered talent. Some of the esteemed artists who have graced the Drom stage include Grammy winners Robert Glasper, Snarky Puppy, Questlove, Gregory Porter and Hilary Hahn, as well as Camila Cabello, Gloria Gaynor, Rakim, J. Cole, Austin Mahone, Olly Murs, Ibrahim Maalouf, Marc Ribot, James Galway, Al Di Meola, Brooklyn Funk Essentials and many more.

PRESS

“New York’s premiere venue for world music.” – The Wall Street Journal

“Drom is a haven for world music in a neighborhood packed with rock clubs.” – The Village Voice

“One of New York City’s focal points for global music, progressive jazz, funk, electronica — you name it.” – WNYC

“This afro-Mediterranean club/bar brings welcome international flair to an otherwise mundane Alphabet City strip.” – New York Magazine

“Among NYC venues, only Barbès ranks with these guys for diversity and consistent quality of the acts they book here.” – Lucid Culture

“Drom’s new home for the nomadic New Yorker.” – NY Press

About this space:

Private Event at DROM NYC is a fully equipped live music venue and bar with a 15′ x 12′ hardwood stage, built for concerts, conferences, weddings and large scale celebrations in downtown Manhattan. Designed as a performance led space, it combines professional production capabilities with a warm, cultural atmosphere rooted in global arts.

The room features a Meyer Sound PA system, Midas 32 IP mixer, full DJ setup with Technics turntables and Pioneer CDJs, and a comprehensive backline including Yamaha C3 baby grand piano and drum kit. Intelligent lighting, fog and haze machines, and an 8′ x 6′ projector screen support everything from live shows to corporate presentations. Video recording, multi channel audio capture and livestreaming options are available, making it ideal for hybrid or broadcast ready events.

- 15′ x 12′ hardwood stage
- Professional PA, monitors and full backline
- DJ booth with turntables and CDJs
- Intelligent stage lighting and effects
- Projector and screen with in house DVD
- Video recording and livestream packages available
- Licensed bar with internal catering
- Late night events permitted

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