Right here in New York City, 108,000 young people are labeled ‘opportunity youth’ - cut off from traditional networks but deeply connected to the culture driving music’s biggest successes. Nationwide, that number reaches 4.6 million.

These aren’t young people missing something. They’re the talent our industry is missing.

Now we’re getting them in the building.

We’re opening the doors because we believe in a music business that invests in talent over credentials, and reflects the world around us.

The Playback Fellowship is made possible through collaboration with industry partners, community organizations, city agencies, and volunteer mentors ​​who donate their time and resources to create pathways for the next generation.

We are a bridge. Welcome to The Playback Fellowship.