A new block‑party‑style festival is set to flip a one‑block stretch of Scott Avenue in Bushwick into a full‑on music‑and‑culture takeover from May 15–17, 2026. Sounds That Move is billing itself as a mashup of daytime panels and workshops with late‑night club programming spread across five venues on the block, with indie showcases, genre‑shifting club nights and a multi‑day vintage fashion market all in the mix.
When And Where
The event comes from Move Forward Music and is pitched as a walkable, decentralized festival that will activate both indoor and outdoor spaces along Scott Avenue. The festival site for Sounds That Move describes a block‑party format with multiple stages, vendor courtyards and curated activations running May 15–17. Organizers say the aim is to fold concerts, networking and nightlife into a single, strollable experience.
Five Venues, One Block
According to Move Forward Music’s event listing, the festival will tap five venues on the block: SILO, Brooklyn Roots Collective, Honey’s, 99 Scott and the Chocolate Factory. Day‑pass wristbands are described as including priority access to music events and panels, plus expedited entry. The organizer’s ticket page outlines daytime programming alongside late‑night club shows and VIP areas across those spots. The decentralized setup is meant to keep crowds flowing between indoor rooms and outdoor courtyards instead of centering everything on one main stage.
Lineup Highlights
The bill mixes international names with local talent. Headliners cited in local coverage include Saba, Hope Tala, Mark William Lewis, Sango, Tyler ICU and DJ Habibeats, with programming partners stepping in to present curated showcases and panels. The block‑party plans also call for a multi‑day vintage market from Thrift2Death, plus industry panels and workshops. Organizers told reporters they expect as many as 23,000 attendees over the three days, according to Brooklyn Paper.
Tickets And Prices
Single‑show general admission tickets and wristband options are listed on the organizer’s ticket pages. The Move Forward Music listing shows single‑event GA starting around $35 and day wristbands priced at $65 on its event page. Day passes are described as covering access to music events and panels with expedited entry, with options to upgrade into weekend packages or specialty showcases. Festival‑goers are urged to check the official ticket portal for the latest availability and venue‑specific listings.
Organizers Say It’s Rooted In Community
Founder Al Damashek has framed Sounds That Move as intentionally curated and neighborhood‑focused. “For the last decade, festivals have grown bigger, but they haven’t necessarily felt more connected,” Damashek said in an interview with Brooklyn Paper, describing a push to build something community‑driven and rooted in New York. The team is positioning the weekend as both an industry forum and a local block party.
Sounds That Move runs May 15–17, 2026. Prospective attendees are advised to review age restrictions and ID requirements for late‑night shows and to confirm event times on the festival schedule. For the full lineup, daily schedules and ticket options, check the festival’s official pages and the organizer’s event listings.
