Earlier last week, one of New York’s prominent music venues are closing its doors effective December 2026.
In a memo obtained by Variety, The Bowery Presents co-owners John Moore and Jim Glancy shared their thoughts in a heartfelt tribute post:
“After nearly two decades, The Bowery Presents has been notified by the owners of 66th North 6th Street that our lease for Music Hall of Williamsburg will not be renewed, and our time in the building will come to an end at the conclusion of 2026. We will continue to produce shows at Music Hall throughout next year, making each moment count for rising talent and returning stars, ensuring the legacy of this venue and its impact on both the neighborhood and music overall is secured in history…..While we cannot to the future of 66th North 6th Street, The Bowery Presents is grateful for our time there, our staff that helps operate the venue night-after-night, and our collective commitment as a company to artist development. And as always, our passion for identifying new and exciting places for artists and fans to experience the transcendental power of live music will continue, as it has since we first crossed the bridge two decades ago.”
Known for highlighting the careers of our biggest stars to date, Music Hall of Williamsburg launched in 2007 which was originally (and formerly known) as Northsix.
At the time, Northsix was one of the first bar and music venues in the city to host underground indie rock acts. From performances by Elliot Smith to having an opening scene cameo in Richard Linklater’s School of Rock (2003), Northsix was the stomping ground for creatives in the early 2000s that wanted to showcase their art for curious New Yorkers.
Northsix’s six year legacy was ended by the NYFD due to a controversial booking rivalry of prominent punk band Leftöver Crack. At this time, the New York Fire Department noted an expired permit of the venue that overextended the amount of performances they can throw without renewal. However on the road to vacancy, band members and fans of Leftöver Crack defied that law – which is encouraged in punk culture. After a month of negotiation between the venue owners and city officials, Northsix reopened their doors to the community again.
Coupled with this hurdle, there was a major rent increase with Northsix’s previous tenant. As a result, the venue was obtained by Bowery Presents; a New York concert promotion company. Due to this drastic change, Northsix’s name was put to rest and became Brooklyn’s beloved Music Hall of Williamsburg.
To present day, the Music Hall of Williamsburg has hosted thousands of indie artists and bands.
From rising stars to most noble, 66th North Sixth Street will now be a memorable stopping ground of unforgettable memories.
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