WFUV Events

We know how to throw a party. See below for info about Holiday Cheer for FUV concerts, the On the Record awards, our High Line Bash fundraising party, and the dance parties we host on land or sea (the FUV Boat).

On The Record

Join us as we recognize outstanding professionals and WFUV’s exceptional student broadcasters for achievement in news and sports at the annual On the Record event. Your support of this evening benefits WFUV's one-of-a-kind training programs in multi-platform journalism for Fordham students.

Past recipients of the Charles Osgood Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism include Jane Pauley, Ted Koppel, Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, and Lesley Stahl. Past honorees for the Vin Scully Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting include Tim McCarver, Michael Kay, Bob Wolff and Brent Musburger.

2024: Connie Chung and Lesley Visser (October 7, 2024)
2022: Norah O'Donnell, Mike Breen, and tributes to Vin Scully and George Bodarky
2019: Jane Pauley, Tim McCarver, and a tribute to Christine Driessen

WFUV High Line Bash

Our annual spring fundraising party is the WFUV High Line Bash — a one-night, multi-stage music and food extravaganza. The evening includes performances, food, open bar, spirits tastings, and Joe McGinty's Superstar Piano Bar (live piano karaoke). Read about past celebrations:

• High Line Bash 2024
  Lee Fields, Billy Allen + The Pollies, and Brandi and The Alexanders
• High Line Bash 2023
  The Hold Steady, Allison Russell, Allison Ponthier, Brandi and the Alexanders
• High Line Bash 2022
  Low Cut Connie, Bettye LaVette, Steve Earle, Seratones and The Kennedys
• High Line Bash 2019
  Citizen Cope, Richard Thompson, Jill Sobule and Caroline Rose
• High Line Bash 2018
  Josh Ritter, The Record Company, Stella Blue's Band, Nicole Atkins
• High Line Bash 2017
  Aaron Neville, Craig Finn, Joseph Arthur, Nikki Lane, The Hot Sardines
• High Line Bash 2016
  Joan Osborne, G. Love, Sunflower Bean, Hey Marseilles, David Wax Museum

Holiday Cheer for FUV

Our annual fundraising concert, held in December at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, is always a special night! [See our fun history.]

Holiday Cheer for FUV 2023: Recap and Photo Album

Listen back to past live shows and sets:

• Aimee Mann (2017)
• Amos Lee (2016)
• Amos Lee (2013)
• Beth Orton (2013)
• Brandi Carlile (2015)
• Calexico (2013)
• Conor Oberst (2014)
• Corinne Bailey Rae (2016)
• Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (2022)
• Dawes (2015)
• Glen Hansard (2013)
• Iron & Wine (2013)
• Jeff Tweedy (2017)
• John Prine (2018)
• Jonathan Wilson (2014)
• Kathleen Edwards (2013)
• Lake Street Dive (2012)
• Laura Marling (2014)
• Lo Moon (2017)
• Lucinda Williams (2016)
• Lucinda Williams (2012)
• Lucius (2022)
• Lucius (2015)
• Mavis Staples (2019)
• Mumford & Sons (2019)
• Natalie Merchant (2014)
• Nathaniel Rateliff (2019)
• Nick Lowe (2013)
• Randy Newman (2017)
• Say She She (2022)
• Shannon Shaw (2018)
• Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings (2015)
• Shawn Colvin (2012)
• Spoon (2022)
• Steve Earle (2012)
• Suzanne Vega (2014)
• The Felice Brothers (2014)
• The Lone Bellow (2018)
• The Lone Bellow (2014)
• The Record Company (2016)
• Yola (2019)

The FUV Boat

Once or twice a year (when possible), we sail the rivers around Manhattan, music blasting and folks just carrying on. The city views are jaw-dropping, sunsets and statues and bridges. We've got Facebook Photo Albums from past trips:

• FUV Boat, July 2024 [Pics]
• FUV Boat, August 2023 [Pics]
• FUV Boat Pride Edition, June 2022 [Pics]
• FUV Boat, September 2019 [Pics]
• Hustle on the Hudson, September 2018 [Pics]
• FUV Boat, June 2018 [Pics]
• FUV Boat, September 2017 [Pics]
• FUV Boat, September 2016 [Pics]

FUV Dance Parties

Rotating events around the NY area with FUV DJs and a full dance floor. It's like the best part of a wedding! Facebook Photo Albums from past parties:

• White Eagle Hall in Hoboken, NJ - February 2018 [Pics]
• The Warehouse at FTC, Fairfield, CT - '70s Theme - March 2016 [Pics]
• Webster Hall in NYC - Funk & Soul - October 2015 [Pics]
• Webster Hall in NYC - '80s Theme - May 2015 [Pics]
• Hangin' on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY - February 2015 [Pics]

WFUV Garden Party

In partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden, WFUV presents a day of live music, nature, and community to help neighbors in need.  This event raises awareness and non-perishable food for The Astoria Food Pantry. Enjoyed by guests of all ages, the Garden Party features an all-ages dance party, crafts, nature tours, activities, WFUV DJ's and friends, plus fun live music with artists featured on WFUV's NY Slice. Our next Garden Party is Sunday, September 22 2024 from 12-4pm.