Last night the W Hotels kicked off their artist collaboration with the W Gangs of New York A Battle for Music Supremacy at their Union Square location. This event was the first of what will be a whole summer music series where NYC’s heavyweight record labels will go head to head. Hosted by Michaelangelo L’acqua the evening kicked off with a live performance by The Virgins — which I was expecting a few songs, but it was a full on (and very well done) show. They are really good live! Followed by DJ Sets by Grandmaster Flash & Chris Keating of Yeasayer.

About the W Gangs of New York music series: Inspired by the cult classic New York film The Warriors; W Hotels of New York curates a unique musical soundclash launching from W Union Square. Over the course of eight events, the city’s finest and most credible record labels will battle to highlight why they are the ultimate (musical) Gang of New York. There will be no cover charge to any of the events. Learn more at whotelsnewyork.com/wgangsny

More images from the event…