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MJ The Musical @ Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
We open in a rehearsal room: a desk sits stage right; instruments are tucked stage left. The house lights haven’t yet dimmed when, one by one, the actors begin to enter. Dancers stretch. Musicians warm up. The air is thick with anticipation. “Five...
Owner: Stephen Green
Kneecap, Faye Webster & 400 Other Artists Remove Their Catalogs From Israel: ‘No Music for Genocide’
Hundreds of artists have yanked their music from streaming services in Israel to protest the ongoing violence against Palestinian people, including Kneecap, Faye Webster and Japanese Breakfast. Aminé, Massive Attack, Soccer Mommy, Rina Sawayama,...
Owner: Jay Penske
Hamilton renaissance: What the musical means in 2025
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Composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the 2015 breakout musical “Hamilton” grew to insurmountable levels of fame in a relatively short amount of time. The musical has recently hit its 10-year anniversary and fans everywhere are eager to celebrate. One...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
3 Country Stars Who Followed in Their Parents’ Musical Footsteps
With the talent that Hank Williams Jr., Hillary Scott, and Thomas Rhett possess, it’s no surprise that music runs in the family. All three country stars come from parents who had equally successful careers in the music business. Read on to learn...
Owner: Sam Savage
Welsh music stars to play very special one-off show to launch festival
CVC (Credit: Trigger Happy Creative) Critically acclaimed Welsh band, CVC, will open the 2025 Cardiff Music City Festival with a special one-off performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s iconic Dora Stoutzker Hall next month. ‘An...
Owner: Mark Bryan Mansfield
More than €8,000 raised in memory of Moville musician John Collins
A fund-raising music session in memory of the Moville singer John Collins has raised €8,728 for the Friends of Inishowen Hospice. The event took place in the Sean Tí bar in Greencastle in June. The organisers would like to thank everyone involved...
Owner: Malcolm Denmark
Apple Music Now Lets You Transfer Playlists From Spotify. Why You May Want To
Apple Music app customers have a new feature, though not many know it exists. Apple Music subscribers can now grab songs or playlists from other music platforms, notably Spotify, and bring them to Apple. The ability to transfer music from other...
Owner: Ric Elias
Plymouth launches inclusive music programme for adults with disabilities
The Music Man Project has gained international recognition for its empowering approach to music education and performance, providing a platform for people with disabilities to develop musical skills, build confidence, and form lasting friendships....
Owner: The Salvation Army (Non-profit)
Chapel for the Healing of the Nations – Finding Peace at Concordia Amidst Global Conflict
Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Amid multitudes of political, environmental, and economic strife, tensions are running high in many parts of the world which greatly affects many students, faculty and staff at Concordia. Such contention can contribute to...
Owner: Concordia College
Armenia`s National Philharmonic Orchestra to open its 100th concert season with world-renowned names
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ArmInfo. The 100th concert season of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia will kick off with the 17th Yerevan International Music Festival scheduled to take place from September 19 to November 2, 2025. Tomorrow, the festival's grand...
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Fire charred Altadena. DEI is under attack. Can these music activists help save both?
When Willie “Prophet” Stiggers founded the Black Music Action Coalition at the height of racial justice protests in 2020, the world’s attention was on righting historical wrongs. Five years later, it’s a very different environment for that work —...
Owner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
Two actors take a wacky swing in Warehouse Theatre’s ‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’
Bev and Deb have a big dream. The two actors have written a musical they hope to see performed on Broadway. Stepping into a theater in front of potential financial backers, the two proceed to perform all the songs and play all the parts in their...
Owner: Mark B. Johnston
Uncertainty around future of major music event
St David’s Hall. Photo Mark Mansfield There is still uncertainty over where one of Cardiff’s most revered music events will take place even as work on its traditional home gets under way. BBC Cardiff Singer of the World hasn’t taken place at St...
Owner: Mark Bryan Mansfield
Jermaine Dupri on navigating mental health: 'Music is 100 percent my therapy'
During a recent Audacy Check In, Jermaine Dupri talked about his mental health through his incredible run, and how music is therapy for the producer. LISTEN NOW: Jermaine Dupri on Music as Therapy "I really don't like bother with anything else...
Owner: Field Family
Alabama Country Music Festival Makes “Hard Choice” To Cancel Inaugural Event
It’s been a rough year for country music festivals. In July 2025, organizers canceled the Country Roads Music Festival in Brooklyn, Michigan—a spinoff of the already-canceled Faster Horses Festival. Now, low ticket sales coupled with rising...
Owner: Sam Savage
Rose makes history: 'APT' becomes fastest K-Pop Music Video to reach 2 Billion views
Rose's 'APT.' music video achieved 2 billion YouTube views in record time, solidifying her status as a K-pop icon. The song also won Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV VMAs, a first for a K-pop act. With continued streaming success and a world tour,...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
Kelly Bell Band previews Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival
Kelly Bell Band to perform at 8th Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival WITH THAT BIG EVENT RETURNING THIS SATURDAY. ONE OF MARYLAND’S BIGGEST FOOD AND MUSIC EVENTS IS BACK FOR ITS EIGHTH YEAR. THE TRIFECTA FOOD TRUCK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL TAKES OVER...
Owner: Hearst Family
TYLER CHILDERS HEADLINES AT APPY MUSIC FESTIVAL BEGINNING TODAY
The sixth annual Healing Appalachia music festival kicks off on Thursday. The event celebrating those recovering from substance abuse has moved from Greenbrier County to eastern Kentucky.Healing Appalachia founder and host Tyler Childers is going...
Owner: Mark Grayson
Louder Than Life unites metal fans from around the world in Kentucky
The four-day festival will draw 240,000 attendees from around the world to Louisville. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louder Than Life is bringing heavy metal to the Bluegrass state. The four-day rock and metal festival is returning to the Kentucky Exposition...
Owner: TEGNA Inc.
‘Bagets: The Musical’ unveils first cast members Tomas Rodriguez, Noel Comia Jr.
Charmie Joy Pagulong - The Philippine Star September 19, 2025 | 12:00am Alamat’s Tomas Rodriguez and “Song of the Fireflies” actor Noel Comia Jr. are set to bring the character of Gilbert to life in the forthcoming “Bagets: The Musical.” The role...
Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan