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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…
Dance music festival back on in September after being postponed
A music festival has been given the go ahead to operate in September after organisers postponed the event due to 'compliance issues.' Organisers of Existance festival near Tetbury, previously got a licence for June, despite a number of concerns…
Dance music festival back on in September after being postponed
Edward Rowe Gloucestershire Political Reporter A music festival has been given the go ahead to operate in September after organisers postponed the event due to 'compliance issues.' Organisers of Existance festival near Tetbury, previously got a…
Study finds a 15 percent increase in traffic deaths after major music streaming releases
Drivers may be more distracted on days when a big new album drops. Taner Muhlis Karaguzel/Shutterstock Traffic deaths in the United States jump by 15 percent in the immediate aftermath of a major music album's release, according to a new study…
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…
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…
West End garden venue could sell alcohol and play music - but residents worried
A new venue in the heart of a reopened West End public garden may start selling alcohol and playing indoor music under plans submitted by the London Wildlife Trust. The Trust, which runs a number of nature reserves and other green spaces across the…
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…
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…
Oxford launches £20,000 fund to support grassroots music
Oxford City Council has created the Grassroots Music Fund to help musicians, promoters, and venues by offering financial support for performance and rehearsal spaces. Funding was secured at Budget Council, with £20,000 allocated during the…
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…
A Live Tour Featuring Music From This Beloved Inner-City Cartoon Is Healing Something in My Millennial Heart
Hey Arnold! is among many nostalgic Nickelodeon shows from the late 1990s and early 2000s. It first aired 30 years ago on October 7, 1996, and ran until June 8, 2004. In June of 2002, Hey Arnold! The Movie was released, and a TV Movie/Finale…
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