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Mr. Kind releases sixth Mr. Kind Stories book, The Tree
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Mr. Kind has published The Tree, the sixth picture book in the Mr. Kind Stories series, with illustration support from ChildBook.AI and publication by YouthWide LLC. The book revives a story he wrote at 17 and pairs a desert rescue tale with an…
Magic Engine sets sixth generative feature premiere for Oct. 17
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Magic Engine Studios will premiere Pumpkin Patch: MOONBREAKER on Oct. 17, marking its sixth full-length generative feature in 15 months.
Influential Women spotlights Julie Poklewski and Opus11 School of Music
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Influential Women is recognizing Julie Poklewski, founder and CEO of Opus11 School of Music in Campbell, California, for building an inclusive music education model that serves students from young children to adults in their 80s. Her approach…
AI World Media Group launches a full-stack media platform for AI
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AI World Media Group outlined a media platform built entirely around artificial intelligence, spanning news, TV, podcasts, books, an encyclopedia, events, a global community and a startup accelerator.
Five Star Toys spotlights movement and music in infant toy sourcing
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Guangdong Five Star Toys Co., Ltd. is framing movement and music as core buying criteria in its Infant & Baby Series, centered on the 35597 Wobbly Whale.
Children’s Music Fund adds music therapy researcher Joy Allen to board
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Children’s Music Fund has named Joy Allen, PhD, MT-BC, to its Board of Directors as the nonprofit begins a yearlong run-up to its 25th anniversary in 2027. The move brings a leading music-and-health researcher onto the board as CMF looks to expand…
NEFTi picks 4 African filmmakers for cross-border short film challenge
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Four award-winning filmmakers from Botswana, Zambia, Kenya and Nigeria have been selected for NEFTi 441, a collaborative project to make one 20-minute narrative film.
Dominant Animals Returns to Teatro LATEA With Comedy and Music for Hispanic Heritage Month
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Dominant Animals will return to Teatro LATEA in New York for three performances from Oct. 2-4, 2026, pairing the Puerto Rican family drama with opening sets from comedians and DJ G-BO the Pro. The limited run aims to expand the production’s…
i-Aurora taps Alipay+ to expand NAMANE PAY for global K-POP spending
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i-Aurora said it is joining Alipay+ as a mobile payment partner, with NAMANE PAY set to go live at the end of September to help K-POP fans pay across overseas merchants.
Formoe single 'Always' builds global radio traction ahead of 2027 album
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Norwegian artist and composer Marius Formoe is pushing his single “Always” to a wider international audience after documented airplay in about 35 countries and multiple radio listings.
Hisound carAudio targets global growth in ATV soundbar supply
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Hisound carAudio is positioning its 15-year OEM/ODM factory as part of a broader China-led push in off-road audio, as demand rises for ATV and UTV soundbars across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions.
ZAMA set for Hï Ibiza performance with Francis Mercier as new music nears
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Haitian-American artist ZAMA will perform with Francis Mercier at Hï Ibiza on Sept. 21, 2026, in a high-profile showcase of their collaboration “U&I.” The appearance comes as ZAMA prepares to release new music and expands her reach across global…
Feinstein and Dr. Siler set Kennedy Space Center premiere for Music Forms Memories
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Michael Feinstein and CommHIT CEO Dr. Kendra Siler will unveil Music Forms Memories at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Dec. 10–11 during CommHIT26. The event pairs a health-and-technology symposium with a world premiere concert, and adds Liza…
Darlene Koldenhoven’s A Grand Memoir racks up global music awards
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Darlene Koldenhoven’s solo piano project A Grand Memoir has won multiple honors across classical crossover, easy listening and spoken word categories, including five wins at the 2026 Indie Music Channel Awards.
Arab America Foundation launches Arab America Ensemble for classical Arab music
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The Arab America Foundation has created the Arab America Ensemble, a new touring musical initiative focused on preserving and performing classical Arab music.
Tarzana International Film Festival sets 2026 lineup with Gale Anne Hurd honor
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The Tarzana International Film Festival returns Oct. 2-4, 2026, in Sherman Oaks and Tarzana with premieres, special programming and an awards gala honoring producer Gale Anne Hurd. The fifth-year festival is also using its platform to connect…
All We Need Is Love project supports suicide prevention month
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A global music collaboration launched for National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness, honor people affected by suicide and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Adam wa Mishmish launches first U.S. live music tour
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The Arabic-language children’s brand is bringing its characters, music and storytelling to six U.S. cities starting Sept. 19, 2026, as it expands beyond digital audiences.
Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert sets global tour dates
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GEA Live, Disney Concerts and Baz Luhrmann have set the global tour for William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, starting Jan. 9 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after a Sept. 29 world premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
A' Music, Audio and Sound Design Awards opens 2026 nominations
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened nominations for the 2026 A’ International Music, Audio and Sound Design Awards, with entries due Sept. 30, 2026 and results set for May 1, 2027. The competition targets global creators in music, audio and…
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