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Young artists take youth dialogue from practice room to the United Nations
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Fifteen young musicians spent four days in New York for a youth arts program that mixed master classes, leadership training, a United Nations dialogue and a final concert.
Chicago groups use music to boost early literacy
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Education Couture and Kuumba Enterprises are teaming up in Chicago to use music-based lessons and book trailers to strengthen early childhood reading.
MusicFest at Steamboat unveils 2027 lineup and new VIP options
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The MusicFest at Steamboat has opened booking for its 41st year, set for Jan. 5-10, 2027, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Festival of the Horse returns to downtown Georgetown with parades, music and vendors
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The 45th Annual Best of the Bluegrass - Festival of the Horse runs Sept. 11-13 in downtown Georgetown, Kentucky, with free admission, live music, parades, food, vendors and family activities.
Irany releases mariachi single honoring Mexican roots and self-worth
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Mexican-American singer, musician and accordionist Irany has released “Ahora Sí Quieres Querer,” a mariachi single out Sept. 4, 2026 on digital platforms.
Propstore lines up $4M music memorabilia auction in London
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Propstore will auction more than 800 music collectibles in the UK on Oct. 1-2, 2026, with highlighted items tied to Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, The Beatles, Oasis and Britney Spears.
Ronnie Darko releases new single Screecher and teases more music
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Electronic artist Ronnie Darko has released “Screecher” on major streaming and social platforms, with more singles set to follow in early September 2026. The New Hampshire producer says the track marks another step in a house- and…
KCCLA brings free K-pop academy to San Francisco in September
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will stage a three-day K-pop Academy in San Francisco from Sept. 18-20, 2026, with classes at UC Berkeley and a final showcase at the Ferry Building.
SPOZZ adds artist subscriptions to its music streaming app
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SPOZZ is rolling out paid artist subscriptions inside its Direct-to-Fan Music App, giving fans a way to support creators and unlock exclusive content without leaving the platform.
GREYE lands four Josie Music Awards nominations
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Southern rock band GREYE earned four nominations for the 2026 Josie Music Awards, including Southern Rock Album of the Year for VII and Southern Rock Group of the Year. The nods add momentum for the Daytona Beach band as it works on its eighth…
Bee Smith signs transatlantic publishing deal with Nashville’s Thornton Cline Music
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UK singer-songwriter Bee Smith has signed her first exclusive transatlantic publishing deal with BMI publisher Thornton Cline Music, following a breakout run for her duet “Summer Before the Fall.” The deal comes as Smith adds Josie Awards…
InterContinental Music Awards honors 441 winners from 122 cities
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The Los Angeles-based InterContinental Music Awards held its 2026 online ceremony Aug. 23, recognizing 441 winners and drawing artists and attendees from more than 100 countries and 122 cities.
Le Boat pairs live music with Trent-Severn cruises in September
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Le Boat is tying a week of free live performances to boating trips along Ontario’s Trent-Severn Waterway from Sept. 11-17, 2026. The event is designed to draw travelers into waterfront communities while showcasing houseboating routes that require…
Six Young Artists Reach Times Square Through Shining Stars Competition
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Six young artists from more than 500 entrants across North America had their winning works and portraits displayed on Nasdaq’s Times Square billboard after first appearing at a Manhattan museum exhibition.
Adeline V. Lopez sets Sept. 6 release for pop rock single after Boston debut
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Boston artist and Berklee student Adeline V. Lopez will release her pop rock single “Loving Don’t Make Money” on Sept. 6 after debuting it live at Bill’s Bar last weekend.
Berlin artist Fanci Funk launches debut single Get Up and Funk
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Berlin-based artist and producer Fanci Funk has released debut single “Get Up and Funk,” a funk-pop track that introduces the sound of his forthcoming album.
Aux Court launches real-time music taste battle game
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Independent developer and music artist GabFreakyPie has released Aux Court, a browser-based multiplayer game that turns playlist curation into head-to-head courtroom-style duels.
Chaz Gaveit releases debut single 'Heartstrings' through Rocstar/ada Warner Music
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Dallas artist Chaz Gaveit has released “Heartstrings,” a new single distributed through Rocstar/ada Warner Music, marking a bigger platform for the rising Southern hip-hop and R&B artist.
AZADI album blends music and human rights message
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AZADI Songs of Freedom, released worldwide Aug. 27, 2026, brings together GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated musicians from multiple countries in a statement against repression and censorship.
Teen Louisville band Patterns makes public debut at Kentucky State Fair
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Patterns the Band, a Louisville six-piece made up entirely of musicians age 19 and under, played its first public show Aug. 22 at the Kentucky State Fair. Backed by Louisville nonprofits and managers, the group is now planning more shows and a…
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