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New York's private-members clubs are betting that premium, exclusive live performances — from ANOTR DJ sets to an Alanis Morissette festival and intimate Jack Harlow shows — set them apart in a crowded social-club market.

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**Private clubs in New York** are differentiating their member experience by hosting premium live events as a core offering

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The featured performances include **DJ sets from ANOTR**, an **Alanis Morissette-headlined music festival**, and scaled-back shows from **Jack Harlow**

NYC Private Clubs Lure Members With Premium Live Gigs — SkimNews

By Rolling Stone · Summarized & edited by Kapil Samant · 2026-09-22

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Private clubs in New York are differentiating their member experience by hosting premium live events as a core offering
The featured performances include DJ sets from ANOTR, an Alanis Morissette-headlined music festival, and scaled-back shows from Jack Harlow

Why it matters: By booking headliners like Alanis Morissette and Jack Harlow for members-only settings, private clubs are turning live music into a tangible perk beyond networking — using talent access as their edge in attracting and retaining dues-paying members.