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Do you ever listen to classical music?
Do you listen to classical music or maybe play an instrument? New research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra shows 94% of parents they surveyed think more should be done to help children engage with classical music. There is lots of scientific…
Music Box presents Disney's 'Dare to Dream'
Shown from left are, first row: Reese Weber, Ryah Scoble, Noelle Nallon, Emily D'Aiel. Second row: Keri Adolfson, Stella Rukstalis, Camryn Kresge, Raina Frazier, Becca Bond, Brynleigh Mullen, Haley Bronson. Third row: Adler Stimeling, Kenzie…
David review - biblical Goliath-slayer animation offers upbeat boybandish worship musical
U2's Bono once described King David as “the Elvis of the Bible” – but in this musical kids' adaptation, David is more boyband than rock'n'roll, with voluminous bouffant hair and a soundtrack of upbeat worship songs. The singing…
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Parle Monaco makes 'Sada Salty Raho' musical with Orry
Parle Monaco has extended its ‘Sada Salty Raho' campaign with a new music video featuring internet personality Orry, rapper Chaar Diwari and artist The Siege. The Monaco Anthem builds on the campaign's central idea of embracing individuality…
Maluma, Quevedo, Bebeshito & More Set for Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
A new wave of artists has been added to the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week lineup that's returning to the iconic Faena Forum in Miami Beach venue from Oct. 19 to 22. Aria Vega, Bebeshito, DJ Conds, Maluma, Quevedo, Rey Tony & Helabusador and Wow…
The Beatles Ink Licensing and Merch Deal With Universal Music Ahead of Biopics
The Beatles rights-holding company Apple Corps has come together with Universal Music Group to ink a wide-ranging licensing and merch deal for all things related to the fab four. It will include physical and digital merchandise, licensing, and…
'Music can only work if it's an intentional creation of one human, experienced by another human' - Qobuz's MD on the future of music streaming
If you are an audiophile who craves excellent sound quality by streaming standards, then you will have at least heard of Qobuz. The French platform launched in 2007, and calls itself the “artist-first, independent streaming platform for…
'Les Mis' Star Bradley Jaden to Make Broadway Debut in 'Wanted' Musical (EXCLUSIVE)
Bradley Jaden, who just wrapped an acclaimed run as Javert in “Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular,” is making his Broadway debut in the fall. The actor is joining the company of “ Wanted ” alongside the…
Did a popular music album just drop? A hidden-and deadly-effect will follow
There's more than one reason to stay home the next time Beyoncé drops an album. Yes, you'll want to hole up and listen to Act III—but you'll also want to avoid being on the road, where traffic fatalities spike when major albums…
Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical review at Edinburgh Fringe: clunky story saved by the music
“What raises this production is the vocal talent” Aug 19, 202612:38 by Paul Vale Gilded Balloon Patter House, Edinburgh Members of the cast of Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical at Gilded Balloon Patter House, Edinburgh. Photo: Art by…
Hook, AI-Powered Music Remixing App, Strikes UMG Deal as It Takes Social-Forward Approach to Fan-Created Remixes (EXCLUSIVE)
In an era where AI music generation has ruptured the music industry, a social-forward music remixing app is aiming to stand out among the rest — with the help of one of the major labels. Hook, an AI-powered app where fans can create…
New York-based Warner Music Group plans to set up a world-class music tech organisation in Bengaluru
Warner Music Group (WMG), the New York-based music and entertainment company, has announced a significant expansion of its Global Tech division and official opening of a new international technology hub in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The new hub would…
Hybrid-AI Mandopop Musical 'Alishan Escape' Set at Red Empire, OMG (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian hybrid-AI studio Red Empire Productions and international production and distribution company Organic Media Group are developing “ Alishan Escape: A Mandopop Ghost Adventure,” an original animated musical inspired by…
AI detected in 40 per cent of music released in July 2026, study reveals
AI was detected in almost 40 per cent of music released worldwide last month, according to a new study. As Mixmag reports, the findings were published by the online music marketplace SubmitHub. The platform's AI detector analysed more than a…
At a Metairie YMCA, some exercise, good music and conversation set a healthy example
Three mornings a week, eight exercisers lay out black yoga mats in a circle in a mirrored exercise room at the YMCA in Metairie. They place long-backed chairs at their individual setups along with tension bands that will go around their ankles…
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