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Artist TisaKorean rapping on stage.

Program Board’s mystery concert brings new levels of fun to NYU

Performers TisaKorean, Diz and Safa put on electrifying sets at a concert hosted by NYU’s Program Board last week.
Olivia Olson, Contributing Writer September 26, 2023

NYU students had Bleecker Street’s Le Poisson Rouge bursting with infectious energy on Thursday, Sept. 21, for the Program Board’s annual Mystery Concert. This year’s show,...

Sheck Wes at this years Mystery Concert.

Sheck Wes Paints the Town Rouge at Mystery Concert

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 5, 2018
Sheck Wes, Japanese Breakfast and Venus X took to the stage at (Le) Poisson Rouge last night, for NYU students only.
Kelela performing at the 2016 Mystery Concert.

Mystery Concert Headliners Revealed

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 4, 2018
NYU has revealed the three acts performing at the annual Mystery Concert.
The Program Board’s new YouTube series “NYU PB ASKS” hits the streets to find out what NYU students are binging and listening to.

Program Board Launches New YouTube Series

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 16, 2018
NYU Program Board Lectures Chair Kavi Wijayaratne launches a new YouTube series. "NYU PB ASKS," digging into the entertainment interests of the NYU community.
Noname was one of the many performers for the Mystery Concert.

Dave East Goes Wild at the Mystery Concert

Maya Ranganathan, Contributing Writer September 8, 2017
The NYU Program Board welcomed back students with the annual Mystery Concert at Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The concert, headlined by guests Palm, Noname and Dave East, boasted a massive attendance, with the line-to-enter snaking around the block.
On September 7, artists D.R.A.M., Kamaiyah, and Kelela performed at NYU’s annual Mystery Concert at Poisson Rouge.

D.R.A.M. Stuns at Mystery Concert

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
The Program Board's annual Mystery Concert, a Welcome Week staple, seriously stunned with its hip-hop lineup of Kamaiyah, D.R.A.M., and Kelela.
D.R.A.M. performed at this years South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.

Mystery Concert Lineup Revealed, Features Three Up-and-Coming Artists

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large September 3, 2016
This year's Mystery Concert features an eclectic group of musicians, including a pair of fast-rising female artists.
Vic Mensa performs at the Welcome Week Mystery Concert

Vic Mensa thrills at mystery concert

Kieran Graulich, Music Editor September 7, 2015
Featuring performers like Vic Mensa, Tei Shi, Sophie and Vic, NYU's Mystery Concert delivers a punch of fresh contemporary music.

NYU’s Mystery Concert surprises with a variety of artists

Zane Warman, Contributing Writer September 4, 2014
This year's Mystery Concert brought Ghostface Killah, Jamie xx and Ratking to NYU's Skirball Center.
via nyu.edu

Back to the Square welcomes returning students

September 3, 2013
All students are invited to attend Back to the Square events this week.
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Mystery Concert aims to entertain wide range of students

September 3, 2013
Organizers of the Mystery Concert say the show will feature a variety of genres.
James Kelleher/WSN

Zola Jesus, Built to Spill echoes nineties nostalgia at Mystery Concert

September 10, 2012
Built to Spill and Zola Jesus welcome the class of 2016 to NYU with a wave of '90s nostalgia tunes at NYU's annual Mystery Concert.