It wasn’t a complete washout this Memorial Day Weekend. In fact, it marked the beginning of a brand-new era for the Brooklyn dance scene. Partnering with the industry-leading team at EMW Presents, the debut edition of Why Not Now? Festival took over Industry City for a two-day sonic journey packed with house, bass, dubstep, and UK garage. Boasting a heavyweight lineup anchored by headliners Gorgon City and Chase & Status, alongside stellar support from Bambii, GENESI, Flava D, Linska, and TOBEHONEST, the weekend also featured an explosive, UK-centric back-to-back from Joy Anonymous and MPH.  It was a festival weekend for the books and a Memorial Day weekend to remember forever.

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when Brooklyn’s industrial bones meet the bleeding edge of electronic sound. It’s a collision of the raw and the refined, the historic and the futuristic. This Memorial Day Weekend, that synergy is being pushed to its limit with the debut of Why Not Now? A two-night boutique festival experience that promises to be more than just a festival; it’s a living vision of where dance music is headed.

Produced by the heavy-hitters at EMW and ZERO Community (the visionaries behind the legendary City of Gods), "Why Not Now?" is taking over the open-air courtyards of Industry City on May 23 and 24, 2026.

EMW Presents, Mochakk Calling: NYC is one week away! The Mochakk After Party has just been announced. The first release is available exclusively to ticket buyers of the Brooklyn Army Terminal event.  A private link and unique password, and code/link will be sent via SMS/Email just before the sale begins this Friday, June 13th, 2 PM ET.  Brooklyn Army Terminal ticket holders will have until 11 AM ET on Friday, June 14th, to purchase a Mochakk Brooklyn Army Terminal ticket to gain access to afterparty tickets.

Powered by EMW Presents, Mochakk Calling: NYC arrives on June 21, 2025, for a unique open-air event at the historic and industrial waterfront, Brooklyn Army Terminal. This has become the beacon and prominent dance place for the most profound and unforgettable parties. Set against the dramatic views of the New York City skyline, this year's event will be soundtracked by one of the most in-demand dance music artists.

New York is one of the oldest cities in America, a giant playground surrounded by five boroughs covering all surfaces for throwing a great party at a nightclub or a secret warehouse. From Limelight to Pacha, and Brooklyn Mirage throwing legendary parties. This year, New York has seen more pop-up parties and events under bridges and piers than ever. A more of an open-air experience, all parties have been sold out, including Chris Lake Black Book Records ‘On The Pier’, by EMW Presents. The event occurred at the industrial setting, Brooklyn Army Terminal overlooking the city skyline and the water. A gorgeous background along with the finest house music blasting through the speakers.

The New York City nightlife and dance music events are evolving with ‘Under The Bridge’ events, pop-up shows, and special open-air experiences. Fueled by the new event production EMW Presents, Chris Lake and his Black Book Records brand are taking over the City’s Piers next month, July 19 and 20, 2024 for an exciting open-air show: Chris Lake: Black Book Records On The Pier. Taking place at the historic industrial waterfront venue Brooklyn Army Terminal, the industrial city-side overlooking the city skyline for one of the most in-demand dance music artists.