named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Representation
Manages a roster of 24 marginalized sound artists, providing career development, booking, and consulting services since 2006
Live Performance
Produces diverse live musical experiences through flagship series The Bunker New York and Going In, showcasing over 600 artists in hundreds of performances since 2003
Mentorship & Education
Offers one-on-one mentorship, public panels, and educational resources to support emerging musicians from underrepresented communities in New York
Music Recording & Distribution
Operates two record labels—The Bunker and Going In—that have released over 60 records since 2014, amplifying artists' global reach
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating a nonprofit booking agency for artistsProvides artist representation services to a roster of 24 artists, supporting their career development through a nonprofit booking agency.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Producing live music eventsProduces live musical performances through flagship series The Bunker New York and Going In, showcasing over 600 artists in hundreds of local performances since 2003.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing mentorship and education programs for underrepresented musiciansOffers mentorship and education programs for New York musicians from underrepresented communities, including one-on-one sessions and public panels.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Running two record labelsOperates two record labels, The Bunker and Going In, which have distributed over 60 musical releases since 2014.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$427K
Contributions & grants$56K13%
Program service revenue$371K87%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$10
expenses
Total expenses$402K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash$121K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$109K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -52.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Kasenic | Executive Dir. | 40 | $60K |
| Michelle Erfer | Director | 40 | $60K |
board members · 12
- Benny Soto — Director
- Christina Wheeler — Director
- Jon Santos — Director
- Jules Mallis — Director
- Kourtney Woodward — Director
- Mary Mahoney — Director
- Mike Sagun — Director
- Nadia Rodriguez — Director
- Nancy Kim — Director
- Odell Nails — Director
- Scotia Birdsey — Director
- Theresa Mershon — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Andy Izenson Partner — External ethics and accountability advisor who serves as a neutral mediator for incident reports within the Beyond Booking community.
- Going In Partner — Sub-label and performance series focused on long-form, meditative compositions, operated in partnership with The Bunker New York.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Beyond Booking's programs
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports Beyond Booking's programs through state-level funding
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports Beyond Booking's programs through state-level funding
- The Bunker New York Partner — Flagship performance series and record label operated by Beyond Booking to promote experimental music.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Empowerment via Professional Managementmethodology: artist-empowerment-through-managementBy providing professional artist management and booking services to marginalized artists, the organization supports sustainable careers, because access to industry infrastructure and representation enables economic stability and long-term artistic growth.
- Culturally Rooted Ecosystem Buildingmethodology: culturally-rooted ecosystem buildingBy creating music and event-based cultural ecosystems grounded in queer and BIPOC histories, the organization fosters collective liberation, because affirming and amplifying marginalized cultural lineages strengthens community identity and enables transformative social change.
- Equity-Centered Support for Underrepresented Artistsmethodology: equity-focused artist developmentBy directing resources and career development support specifically to LGBTQ+, BIPOC, working-class, veteran, and female-identifying artists, the organization advances equity in the arts, because systemic barriers are best addressed by centering those historically excluded from cultural platforms and opportunities.
- Inclusive Music-Centered Entrymethodology: inclusive_accessBy centering music and emotional resonance rather than social norms or exclusivity, the organization fosters accessible community engagement, because shared emotional experience reduces barriers to participation and counters social gatekeeping.
- Restorative Justice in Community Spacesmethodology: restorative_justiceBy applying restorative justice practices to address harm, the organization promotes healing and accountability within its communities, because focusing on personal growth and reconciliation—rather than punishment—builds stronger, more resilient relationships and reduces exclusion.