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Trenders to host J-Beauty booth at LA music festival
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Trenders’ ampule division will stage a JETRO-supported J-Beauty activation at the A Spell In The Sky music festival on Sept. 12 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The booth is designed to turn Japanese beauty into a hands-on experience as the…
Eric B pushes into electronic music with new single
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Eric B, the Grammy Hall of Fame inductee and hip-hop pioneer, is gaining early radio, streaming and sales traction with his electronic single “I Just Came By to Party.” The release marks a genre shift for the Eric B. & Rakim co-founder and comes…
Atlantucky Brewing lines up September football, soccer and music events
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Atlantucky Brewing is turning its Castleberry Hill taproom into a September watch-party hub with Monday Night Football, Atlanta United games, live music and recurring events.
World Wellness Weekend to span 278 U.S. venues in September
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The 10th World Wellness Weekend runs Sept. 18–20, 2026, with 278 U.S. venues joining a nationwide push to make wellness more accessible through hotels, spas, gyms, workplaces and community groups.
Charleston music competition names 2026 world finalists
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The Charleston International Music Competition marked its 75th monthly event by naming finalists for the 2026 World Music Competition and previewing more 2026 contests.
COAF launches recurring-giving circle to expand SMART education across Armenia
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Children of Armenia Fund has launched The Ararat Circle, a monthly and annual donor community aimed at funding the expansion of its SMART education model across rural Armenia.
CAFAC builds Chinese American Music Festival into year-round exchange platform
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The Chinese-American Federation of Arts and Culture is expanding its 2026 Dallas-launched Chinese American Music Festival into a longer-term platform for artist exchange, youth development and cultural collaboration heading into 2027. The effort…
Joey Luthman to chase pogo-stick world record at Glendale cat charity event
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Actor and filmmaker Joey Luthman will attempt a Guinness World Record on Sept. 19 in Glendale, California, at a benefit for EveryCat Health Foundation.
Sibafo Publishing expands 2026 independent music slate across streaming platforms
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Sibafo Publishing has broadened its 2026 release lineup with new singles, artist projects and visual campaigns for global streaming audiences.
Sibafo releases When Did I Become the Stranger? with official music video
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Sibafo has released “When Did I Become the Stranger?” on global streaming platforms, alongside a music video that turns the song’s themes of distance, identity and belonging into a cinematic city scene.
D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
Damien Cain wins 2026 InterContinental Music Award for Standarte
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Ireland-based artist Damien Cain won the 2026 InterContinental Music Award in the European Metal category for “Standarte,” a bilingual anti-war track about violence, belief and obedience.
Tamara Kumbula pushes genre-fluid music career in Los Angeles
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South African-born artist Tamara Kumbula is expanding a Los Angeles-based career that blends pop, hip-hop, alternative and experimental music with fashion and visual storytelling.
Cirque Alice sets North American tour for January 2027
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ICON LIVE has announced the first North American tour of Cirque Alice, launching Jan. 8, 2027, in New Haven, Connecticut, and spanning more than 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
SplashArk adds live ticketing, pay-per-view and tips for creators
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SplashArk, a Katy, Texas-based tech company, is highlighting a free app that lets creators sell tickets, run pay-per-view shows, take tips and handle bookings and merch in one place.
Music Worcester sets BACHtoberfest for Oct. 23-25
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Music Worcester will open the third year of THE COMPLETE BACH with a five-concert BACHtoberfest weekend Oct. 23-25 across Worcester venues.
Night clubs market seen reaching $36.4 billion by 2030
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The global night clubs market is projected to rise from $30.16 billion in 2026 to $36.4 billion by 2030, driven by stronger nightlife demand, immersive technology and premium entertainment offerings.
LOKIXXIMO readies global premiere of VAKERA after Dominican media tour
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Dominican-American artist LOKIXXIMO is pushing his Bonao roots onto a larger stage with the upcoming global premiere of “VAKERA,” following a media tour across the Dominican Republic and an NFL licensing milestone tied to Super Bowl LX. The…
1Berkshire spotlights 10 group travel stops across the Berkshires
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1Berkshire is promoting 10 Berkshire County destinations for group travel, from lodging and museums to outdoor recreation and music venues.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
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