Danny Award recipient Erin Rosenfeld performs a song in American Sign Language
Danny Award recipient Cornel Hrisca-Munn plays the drums on stage
Brandon Mendenhall, guitarist and songwriter for the the Danny Award-receiving group The Mendenhall Experiment, rocks out on a guitar on stage
Danny Award recipient Devin Gutierrez plays the piano on stage

The Danny AwardsHonoring musicians with disabilities

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About the showA stage for world-class artists

The Danny Awards is just one way we are helping to build a more equitable future for people with disabilities through music. Every year, a panel of judges select ten extraordinary artists from around the world to perform live in NYC showcasing the talent, passion and creativity that thrives in our community.

Celebrate With UsPlease Join Us In-Person or Online on Saturday, October 25th at 4pm EST

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Attend the Event

Join us at the historic Town Hall in NYC, at 123 West 43rd Street!

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Watch the Free Livestream

Gather together to enjoy the Dannys from the comfort of your own home. Tune in on October 25th, at 4:00 PM ET.

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Lead Sponsor René Plessner gives a speech at the Danny Awards

Our sponsorsLead Sponsor

Much gratitude to our long-time friend and Lead Sponsor of The Danny Awards since inception, René Plessner. Thank you for your commitment to both Daniel’s Music and The Danny Awards. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and unwavering support is truly appreciated. Your generosity has helped create the opportunity to celebrate the musical talents of individuals with disabilities. We are honored to call you our friend.

Music for all

Accessibility at The Dannys

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Four images representing the accessibility services available at The Dannys. A pair of hands performing ASL, a hand reading a braille book, a phone with a text box over it representing real-time captioning, and an ear with a soundwave next to it representing Audio Descriptions.

At DMF, we believe that music is a right, not a privilege, and we strive to apply this philosophy toward everything we do as an organization. The following accessibility resources will be made available during the show. If you require additional information, please contact jonah@danielsmusic.com.

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Every donation helps us share talent with the world, give musicians the recognition they deserve, and challenge society to think differently about disability.

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