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Tiny Desk Concerts is a video series of live concerts hosted by NPR Music at the desk of former All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen in Washington, D.C.
What is a tiny desk song? ›
NPR's “Tiny Desk Concerts” were once niche performances mainly by folk and indie rock musicians. But the series has exploded into one of the most respected live music video platforms with performances by some of the world's most famous musicians.
Is a tiny desk a real office? ›
And some you have maybe never heard of, like Chicago-based marching band Mucca Pazza, who somehow fit more than 20 musicians behind the tiny desk. The performances happen in front of an audience made up of mostly NPR staffers inside its Washington, D.C., headquarters. We should say this really is an office space.
Why is Tiny Desk Concert so popular? ›
All musicians are equal at the Tiny Desk, regardless of records sold or Grammys won. “People in the room are hearing that voice naked,” said Boilen, citing the intimacy of the performances. “I think that's why artists love it, although it's nerve-wracking.
Can you attend a Tiny Desk Concert? ›
Once you're on the NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, you can browse upcoming events and select the event you want to attend. When you select your ideal event, you will be shown a list of tickets and an interactive seat map.
Who won the tiny desk in 2024? ›
We're excited to name The Philharmonik as the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. Watch The Philharmonik's Tiny Desk concert.
Who is the target audience for NPR Tiny Desk? ›
The average “Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!” listener might be hard to define. The average Tiny Desk viewer is, because of the medium, we can assume, younger, more online-focused, and indie-music loving (a.k.a. me).
Where is the NPR Tiny Desk headquarters? ›
The 2024 NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest (the “Contest”) is administered by National Public Radio, Inc. (“NPR”), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation with principal offices at 1111 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Who runs the Tiny Desk? ›
March 27, 2024; Washington, D.C. — Bobby Carter is the new host and series producer for NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, a video series launched in 2008 featuring intimate concerts recorded live at NPR's headquarters.
What was the most crowded show ever? ›
Rod Stewart's New Year's Eve performance at Copacabana Beach in 1994 holds the current world record for the largest concert ever. It was a free event, and around 4.2 million people attended.
NPR's From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians.
How many people watch Tiny Desk concerts? ›
Since the Tiny Desk concert series launched in 2008, more than 1,000 performances have been recorded at the Tiny Desk, adorned with years of music souvenirs and memorabilia. Tiny Desk concerts attract 16 million monthly viewers and unify a passionate community around the love of music discovery.
Who won the NPR Tiny Desk concert? ›
We're excited to name The Philharmonik as the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. Watch The Philharmonik's Tiny Desk concert.
