New York's largest music event and one of the world's most important showcases of new music artists, CMJ Music Marathon draws tens of thousands of professionals from all sectors of the music and film industry. More than 1,300 artists and over 120,000 music fans will converge on the Big Apple to catch the latest buzz band, cool indie film or learn more about the ever-changing music industry from key innovators, insiders and celebrities.

The 2009 event will feature performances from artists that span genres including alternative, rock, electronic, hip-hop, metal, Americana, world, jazz and so much more. It's virtually assured that 2010's superstar artists will be playing the CMJ Music Marathon in 2009.

"CMJ prides itself on musically taking chances by striving to present the most innovative and cutting-edge new music," commented CMJ Music Marathon Founder and Executive Producer Joanne Abbot Green. "As has been the case for 29 years, CMJ curates the best in new artists for fans and music business tastemakers to enjoy. As with each festival, we look for ways on how to make the experience more exciting for our attendees from around the world."

CMJ Music Marathon takes over 75 venues across Manhattan, Brooklyn and surrounding environs presenting a dazzling array of new music from around the globe. Registration to CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival (go to cmj.com/marathon for discounts) grants attendees entry to all daytime and nighttime offerings (venue capacity permitting).