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Northern Sky named Spirit of College Radio Ambassadors for World College Radio Day 2026
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Northern Sky was selected as the official Spirit of College Radio Ambassadors for World College Radio Day 2026, which connected more than 700 college radio stations in more than 50 countries.
UUWYN launches monthly global worship series with German youth leader
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The Unitarian Universalist Worldwide Youth Network is starting a Monthly Global Reflection gathering on Oct. 18, bringing young people, families and congregations together online across continents.
Music training education market seen growing to $9.33 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.
Digital content market seen reaching $358.4 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global digital content and services market will grow from $152.17 billion in 2025 to $180.32 billion in 2026, then nearly double again to $358.4 billion by 2030. The report points to rising internet access,…
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
Studio Central marks milestone month across film, TV, music and animation
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Studio Central says October is bringing three screen projects to audiences, a relaunch of its music operation and recognition for its sound facilities in Syracuse, New York. The campus is also continuing animation production, underscoring the…
BeigeSound and Virgin Music Group launch DMV Top 20 Vol. 1 on streaming platforms
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BeigeSound Records and Virgin Music Group have released DJ Beige Presents: DMV Top 20 Vol. 1 as a continuous DJ mix across major streaming services, with royalties routed to featured artists and rights holders.
Carol Connors documentary wins top prize at ARPA International Film Festival
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Carol Connors’ documentary Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story won Best Feature Documentary at the ARPA International Film Festival on Sept. 27, 2026, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Eli Cooper wins three medals before World Championships in Spain
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Ottawa-area martial artist Eli Cooper finished his final tuneup before the 2026 WKC World Championships with gold and two silvers at the Ontario Grand Nationals in London, Ontario.
Orlando Family Stage launches centennial with world premiere of The Best Halloween Ever
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Orlando Family Stage is opening a world premiere adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s The Best Halloween Ever Oct. 10-Nov. 1, 2026, in Orlando as part of its 100th year.
Monika Spruch adds 2026 vocal award as global bookings expand
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Soprano and classical crossover artist Monika Spruch has added a 2026 InterContinental Music Awards win for Best Vocalist to a growing list of international honors.
Independent artists market seen reaching $98.89 billion by 2030
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The independent artists market is projected to grow from $70.55 billion in 2025 to $98.89 billion by 2030, driven by streaming, digital creation tools and new monetization models.
Hobbies market seen reaching $14.92 billion by 2030
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The hobbies market is projected to grow from $8.96 billion in 2026 to $14.92 billion by 2030 as demand rises for digital, personalized and gamified leisure platforms.
School of Rock AllStars raise more than $16K for youth music scholarships
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School of Rock said its 2026 AllStars Tour raised more than $16,000 for the Play Without Limits Project, funding scholarships for students who might not otherwise access its programs.
Vanderbilt and Seewald launch global fashion studio with NYFW finale at Grand Central
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Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin and Michaela Seewald unveiled V&S Global Studio with a New York Fashion Week presentation at Grand Central Terminal that mixed runway fashion, live commerce and Vanderbilt family history.
John Doyle returns to Memphis in May as programming VP
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Memphis in May International Festival has named John Doyle its new vice president of programming, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Doyle is returning to the festival after 23 years leading Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, as…
Benda World joins OWN’s Ready to Love: Chicago ahead of new music release
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Grammy-nominated songwriter Marcus “Benda World” Boyd is joining OWN’s Ready to Love: Chicago, which premieres Oct. 2, while he prepares to release the single “I Am.” The move puts his music, media, and relationship life on camera at the same…
HMP Global buys Aesthetic Extender Symposium to deepen dermatology push
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HMP Global has acquired the Aesthetic Extender Symposium, its third dermatology deal in about 18 months, as it builds a larger platform across medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine and skin health.
Sanar Alixandyr opens White Peacock Center for Healing after decades in music and trauma recovery
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Empowerment coach, author and musician Sanar Alixandyr was recently featured on Close Up Radio as she discussed the White Peacock Center for Healing in Edmonds, Washington.
Keth'ar Molishé Nuvah'el turns AI music and open-source projects into a genre-defying world
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Keth’ar Molishé Nuvah’el, an Alabama-based creator behind BEKW-Code, says he has built a catalog of more than 888 Suno songs alongside open-source hardware concepts, browser games and digital lore.
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