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International reggae festival on the cards in Zim
Founder and executive director of Zion Gate Records Joe Wailer confirmed the developments to Standard Style, saying the global reggae festival, running under the banner Zim Reggae Music Festival, was among the major highlights of the record...

The L Music studio in Lindsay welcomes musicians and artist to connect through music
LINDSAY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A small Tulare County community is helping young students, artists and locals dream big. Bridging gaps, creating and connecting the community through music. That's the goal of The L Music Studio in Lindsay. "This space...

Spotlight on Business: Blockbuster films and world-class musicians: The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to SPAC
Unforgettable nights under the stars This summer, the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra returns to its summer home at Saratoga Performing Arts Center for a three-week residency from August 6–23. The season promises an exhilarating mix of...

Concord Music ANZ Signs First Southeast Asia Publishing Deal
Thailand’s WIM is Concord Music Publishing ANZ’s latest signing. Announced Thursday, July 24th, the Thai artist, songwriter and producer strikes a global publishing agreement with Concord, marking the music company’s first-ever signing in Thailand...

Quiet daydreamer turned Glastonbury star Changing Currents brings authenticity to music
When 25-year-old rising music star Changing Currents was growing up in England he would frequently miss his train stop on the way to school as he stared out the window daydreaming about DJing at the world's largest events. Growing up in the small...

Popular San Antonio music venue announces free Ozzy tribute show
The godfather of heavy metal died Tuesday at 76. SAN ANTONIO — It only took a few hours after the news of Ozzy Osbourne's death for a tribute show to be scheduled in San Antonio, once regarded as the heavy metal capital of the world. Paper Tiger,...

“What are you doing in my swamp?” local students bring Shrek the Musical to Mill Mountain Theatre next week
ROANOKE, Va. – “What are you doing in my swamp?!” The iconic line from a grumpy green ogre is sparking excitement as local students bring the world of Far Far Away to life at Mill Mountain Theatre. From fourth graders to recent high school...

Nailed To Obscurity Drop “Generation of the Void” Music Video
German melodic doom/death metal outfit Nailed To Obscurity have returned with a new single and music video and this time, it’s the title track off their forthcoming album Generation Of The Void. With the new album coming out in September, the...

Pittsfield: Art, music & dance to fill downtown
The First Fridays Artswalk continues its five-month season from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, as part of the city of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five celebration. First Fridays at Five will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping,...

Babymonster's 'Hot Sauce' music video logs 100m views
Babymonster exceeded the 100 million view mark on YouTube with the music video for “Hot Sauce,” label YG Entertainment said Thursday. The video is the group’s 11th to achieve the feat and did so in about 23 days. “Hot Sauce,” an old school hip-hop...

Business News | Madame Tussauds Unveils 13 New Taylor Swift Figures in Historic Global Launch
PRNewswire Sydney [Australia], July 24: In news that's sure to make every Swiftie's wildest dreams come true, global entertainment brand Madame Tussauds today unveils its biggest figure launch to date, creating not one, but 13 brand new Taylor...

T-pop group LYKN wraps up world tour with final stop in Manila
Showbiz News The long-awaited Manila leg of the 'LYKN Unleashed World Tour' is finally happening this September. Thai pop sensations William Jakrapatr, Lego Rapeepong, Nut Thanat, Tui Chayatorn, and Hong Pichetpong are ready to bring the heat to...

Is Wuchang Fallen Feathers an open-world game?
The question of Wuchang Fallen Feathers being an open-world game has come up a lot, mainly because of how its world is designed and how exploration plays a big part in it. On the surface, it may look like a free world setup with branching paths...

Hulsbosch creates global brand identity for youth movement, Future Council
Brand agency Hulsbosch has developed the identity and creative platform for Future Council, a global child-focused initiative inspired by Damon Gameau’s new documentary. Australia’s leading independent brand and design agency, Hulsbosch, has...

James Bond, Star Wars and E.T. music to feature at Doncaster Minster concert
Some of the movie world’s best known themes are set to be performed in Doncaster in amusical tribute to film composer Hans Zimmer. The immersive tribute to some cinema's most iconic music will feature a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light...

BINI earns 5 nominations at Jupiter Music Awards
MANILA, Philippines — The Nation's Girl Group BINI bagged multiple nominations at the 2025 Jupiter Music Awards, a prestigious recognition under the Asian Television Awards. BINI is nominated in five different categories that includes Female Group...

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Adrien Nunez
Pictured (L-R, back row): Dillon Goldberg (The PRNT Company), Josh Van Valkenburg, Taylor Ratkovich and Cam Caldwell; (L-R, front row): Rusty Gaston, Adrien Nunez and Synnovea Halsel. Photo: Joshua Erb Sony Music Publishing Nashville has signed...

Why has the world turned on the Waltz King?
On 17 June 1872, Johann Strauss II conducted the biggest concert of his life. The city was Boston, USA, and the promoters provided Strauss with an orchestra and a chorus numbering more than 20,000. One hundred assistant conductors were placed at...

Madonna’s Ray of Light is the blueprint for 2025’s best pop music – and she’s determined to let you know
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Why did Adolf Hitler love Richard Wagner's music?
Productions of Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg divide audiences. Should emphasis be placed on the opera's comical elements, or is it to be seen as more of a serious play about German virtues with antisemitic undertones? As per DW, in...