News

IN THE PRESS // AUGUST 2026

Ballpark Profiled in Greater Long Island Feature

Greater Long Island profiled Ballpark Figure, examining how our woman-owned, artist-first agency bridges the gap between grassroots DIY culture and professional civic infrastructure. The piece examines our multi-sector partnerships across municipalities, public libraries, and craft breweries, cementing Ballpark's footprint as a leading cultural producer in the region.

→ Read the article here

EVENTS // MAY 2026

Ballpark Delivers Foot-Traffic for South Shore Brewery

The single-night activation drove & retained 150 to 200 patrons through the doors, filling the taproom to a high operating capacity in and generating a substantial revenue boost for the venue.

EVENTS // AUGUST 2026

Ballpark Executes Rain-or-Shine "LawnFest" for MMS Library

Ballpark Figure produced "Lawn Fest" for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library at its Moriches Branch. Demonstrating operational adaptability, Ballpark pivoted the event indoors due to inclement weather, delivering a curated musical showcase that drew a landmark young adult turnout.

GRANT AWARD // APRIL 2026

Ballpark Awarded Second Suffolk County Cultural Grant for "Songs & Zines"

The Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs awarded Ballpark Figure its competitive grant for a second consecutive year, validateing Ballpark's track record of executing high-impact, compliant, and accessible public programming across the region.

PARTNERSHIPS // MARCH 2026

Ballpark secures Civic Programming Contract with MMS Library

Following the verified success of its basement library concert proof-of-concept, Ballpark Figure was officially awarded a civic contract to program talent for the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Library system. The series places independent music at lesser-frequented library branches to systematically increase public foot traffic for municipal properties.

PRESS // FEBRUARY 2026

News 12 Features Ballpark’s Library Activation Across TV & Web

News 12 Long Island published a dedicated multi-platform feature on Ballpark Figure’s library concert event. The coverage included a broadcast television segment, an online editorial profile, and video documentation highlighting Ballpark’s model of using alcohol-free live music to activate public municipal properties for adults 18-45.

→ Read the article + watch the video here

PRESS // JANUARY 2026

Ballpark Featured on 90.1 WUSB Stony Brook Radio

Ballpark Figure leadership sat down for an interview live broadcast interview on Stony Brook University's 90.1 WUSB. The segment highlighted Ballpark's mission to build safe, accessible third spaces and discussed upcoming independent event curation across Long Island and promoted their upcoming art workshop at MoCA L.I.

PARTNERSHIPS // JANUARY 2026

Patchogue-Medford Library Taps Ballpark for After-Hours Indie Rock Concert

The Patchogue-Medford Library partnered with Ballpark Figure to engineer an after-hours concert series inside the library’s basement space. Designed to draw the 18–35 demographic into municipal infrastructure, Ballpark converted the space into a 100-capacity venue, routing attendees directly through the library’s public Maker Space to highlight resources like 3D printers and laser cutters.

PARTNERSHIPS // JANUARY 2026

Ballpark Completes 10-Show Residency at Lithology Brewing

Ballpark Figure wrapped up a successful 10-month monthly live music residency at Lithology Brewing Company. By maintaining a dependable calendar date and curated multi-genre lineups, Ballpark consistently filled the taproom to maximum operating capacity, injecting steady weekend revenue into the host venue.

PAC & Ballpark Conclude "Songs & Zines" Series with Zine Release

Ballpark Figure brought its grant-funded Songs and Zines series to a close at MoCA L.I., drawing a capacity crowd for a zine-making session and releasing a free physical retrospective zine. Across the series, Ballpark supported over 140 creatives, hosted 13 bands, and facilitated 130+ original art pieces.

Ballpark Featured in Pratt Radio Alumni Spotlight

Pratt Institute Radio (WPIR) published an in-depth feature interview on Ballpark Figure. The coverage detailed Ballpark's growth from college radio roots into a professional agency, examining the production behind major public festivals and the mission to build inclusive spaces across Long Island.

→ Read the interview here

Ballpark Featured on News 12 for Sweetbriar Nature Center Fundraiser

Ballpark Figure converted a historic barn and nature trail at Sweetbriar Nature Preserve into an immersive mini-festival, earning a broadcast feature segment on News 12 Long Island. The coverage highlighted Ballpark's unique approach of blending live indie music and artisan markets with interactive public environmental education.

Ballpark Fest Raises $500 for Sweetbriar's Wildlife Rehab

Building community relief into its event programming, Ballpark Figure's Sweetbriar Nature Preserve mini-festival raised $500 to fully fund the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured animal wildlife.

SOCIAL // JUNE 2025

PAC • MoCA Skate Festival Campaign Delivers 139K+ Media Impressions

For the promotion of the PAC • MoCA Skate Festival, Ballpark Figure executed a multi-channel press campaign through social media, printed ads, and radio marketing. Driven by short-form video assets and regional broadcast radio, the promotional rollout captured over 75,000 regional media impressions and generated 64,400+ organic video views across social channels.

EVENTS // JUNE 2025

Ballpark Mobilizes 750+ Attendees for PAC • MoCA Skate Festival

Ballpark Figure engineered a massive 6-hour public square activation at 20 Terry Street in partnership with the Patchogue Arts Council and the Village of Patchogue. Centered around a documentary screening, skate demonstrations, deck painting, and live music, The event generated an estimated $28,800+ in direct local merchant revenue.

PRESS // JUNE 2025

Ballpark returns to 90.1 WUSB to promote Skate Festival

Ballpark Figure appeared on 90.1 WUSB for a special promotional broadcast segment. The feature spotlighted upcoming summer programming, including grant-funded museum workshops and large-scale public activations.

PRESS // JUNE 2025

102.3 WBAB & 106.1 WBLI Simulcast Broadcast Coverage for Skate Festival

Major regional radio stations 102.3 WBAB ("Plugged Into Long Island") and 106.1 WBLI ran dedicated simulcast promotional spots for Ballpark Figure's PAC • MoCA Skate Festival (produced in collaboration with Patchogue Arts Council).

PAC & Ballpark Launch "Songs & Zines" Event Series at MoCA L.I.

Funded by NYSCA and Suffolk County grants, Ballpark Figure launched its four-part residency at the Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island (MoCA L.I.). The series paired fine art workshops with live performances, creating an intergenerational space where attendees created original art alongside live indie music.

PRESS // MAY 2025

NYS Music Profiles Upcoming PAC • MoCA Skate Festival

Regional music publication NYS Music published an exclusive press feature announcing the PAC • MoCA Skate Festival. The article highlighted Ballpark Figure’s woman-owned agency model and outlined the festival's blend of live bands, film screenings, and interactive art workshops.

→ Read the article here

EVENTS // MAY 2025

"Cross the Sound" Gallery Show Opens in Milford

In partnership with the Milford Arts Council and the Firehouse Gallery, Ballpark Figure curated a gallery show centered around the relationship between both sides of the Long Island Sound. Ballpark co-managed the curation, end-to-end transport, art handling, and installation logistics for an interstate fine art exchange. 

PRESS // MAY 2025

Ballpark Profiled on 90.3 WHPC Radio Interview

Nassau Community College's 90.3 WHPC broadcast an in-depth interview with Ballpark Figure founder, Basia. The segment focused on Ballpark's community-driven event production models and the agency's work connecting local businesses with public arts programming.

GRANT AWARDS // MARCH 2025

Ballpark Awarded First Suffolk County Cultural Grant

The Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs awarded Ballpark Figure its 2025 Competitive Cultural Grant, in collaboration with the Patchogue Arts Council. The allocation directly funded fair-wage compensation for independent musicians and instructors, eliminating cost barriers for public arts access.

EVENTS // FEBRUARY 2025

Ballpark Launches Multi-Day Concert Series, "Ballpark Weekend"

Ballpark Figure conceptualized and produced "Ballpark Weekend," a high-density, multi-day event series featuring back-to-back curated live music showcases across a single weekend, proving the agency's ability to build cohesive multi-day event branding, drawing sustained foot traffic and driving multi-night engagement across regional venue partners.

PARTNERSHIPS // JANUARY 2025

Ballpark Launches Concert Series at Sand City South

Ballpark Figure expanded its regional venue footprint, launching a two-part curated live music series at Sand City Brewing. The activations brought high-energy local indie lineups into the space, establishing a substantially larger weekend foot-traffic pull for the venue.

PARTNERSHIPS // JANUARY 2025

Ballpark Produces Sold-Out Forum for Author Liz Pelly

Independent investigative author Liz Pelly tapped Ballpark Figure to produce the regional publication launch for her book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist. Ballpark sold out the event to physical room capacity, hosting a panel featuring senior Pitchfork editors alongside a live music showcase.