Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
The Grammy Award-winning music legend sold more than 40 million records and helped shape the sound of jazz-rock.
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.
The collection belonged to Tony Calder, a music promoter who was behind the Beatles' first hit.
Director Rob Spring's comments came after disruption and safety concerns in previous years.
The forthcoming BBC six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the growth of the band from their beginnings.
The Big Burns Supper brought a bit of buzz to Dumfries - but it has now reached its "final curtain".
A Belsonic gig turned into a life-changing moment when a young fan was invited on stage by Zach Bryan to perform in front of 45,000 people.
The flute was sold by Brian Ellory, the son of session flautist Jack Ellory.
