World Cup Half-Time Spectacle: FIFA is going full Super Bowl mode for the July 19 final, with a star-studded mid-match show featuring Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, plus Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus, all tied to a Global Citizen education push. Closing Ceremony Lineup: The same finale weekend also brings a big pre-kickoff celebration with Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed, while Jennifer Hudson sings the U.S. anthem. Global Music Business: Too Lost has partnered with Australia’s Gyro Group to pour long-term investment into the independent music ecosystem across APAC. Classical & Culture: Seoul’s Seong-Jin Cho marked Lotte Concert Hall’s 10th anniversary with a Brahms chamber-focused night, while Ronnie Scott’s returns with a free Soho Street Party spotlighting grassroots talent. International Traditions: Qinqiang Opera is drawing wider global audiences as foreign learners and artists travel to Shaanxi to study the folk art. Fan Safety: Bank of Ireland UK warns of ticket scams ahead of major summer shows, urging fans to use verified resale platforms. Tech for Fans: Avicii’s expanded community platform launches with archives, polls and setlist-building for registered users.