If you caught our Alternative Festival Guide you know we’re always looking for the new and the next in music and cultural festivals across the globe. Riding off the back of an epic Coachella and a magical Glastonbury we’ve selected three festivals happening in New York this summer that are so much more than a muddy field and flower crowns. Read on and start booking those tickets…

What: Full Moon Festival at Governor’s Island
When: 8th July
Who: Abra, DJ Harvey, Jeremy Underground, Awesome Tapes from Africa and Kelela.
Why: This is your chance to discover the very best in New York’s upcoming music scene. The cool folks behind MATTE productions created the one-day festival to showcase what they reckon you’ll be listening to in the next six months.

What: Afro Punk Festival, Brooklyn
When: 26th – 27th August
Who: SZA, Willow Smith, Sampha, King, The Skins, Thunder Cat and Macy Grey.
Why: Good times with a social conscience. If a post-hair-whipping Willow Smith and our current obsession SZA playing live weren’t enough this festival also features the feel-good factor with community at the core. Wannabe festival-goers can volunteer locally in exchange for a ticket so do your part and get the lowdown here. Across the pond? Discover its London counterpart.

What: Panorama Festival, Randall’s Island
When: 28th – 30th July
Who: Solange, Frank Ocean, Tame Impala, A Tribe Called Quest and Nine Inch Nails.
Why: From the team behind Coachella, this is a festival of epic proportions. Expect the signature rundown of ‘chella style pop-ups with brand booths, insta-trending foodie spots and chilling-stations alongside the biggest names in music.