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The future is bleak for shy music producers
While many Ugandan producers have chosen to live under the radar and their incomes still comes in through working with new, younger artistes, they have kept the veterans around, even though some claim veterans don't pay. What veterans bring…
Music distributors agree to new anti-fraud measures
AI's growth continues to bring serious opportunities for bad actors to commit crimes. Now, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) — a trade organization representing over 8,000 record companies — is teaming…
Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement
Oasis's Noel Gallagher has ruled out making new music with the band after the announcement of their 38-show Live 27 world tour. The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the…
A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps
As AI rages on, new startups are creating tools for people to create music using generative AI prompts in the style of any artist they want. A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya, a startup that sounds more like an indie band name, is focused on releasing a…
University of Miami's Frost School of Music Names Matt Serletic Dean
Matt Serletic has been named the new dean for University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Serletic attended University of Miami and graduated from the program holding both a Bachelors and Masters in music performance, and has gone on to produce…
Lim Yunchan nominated again for Gramophone Classical Music Awards
Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been nominated in the 2026 Gramophone Classical Music Awards in Britain, his agency said Monday, two years after his historic double win. Lim's album 'J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations,' released in February and…
Noel Gallagher makes plans for new Oasis music clear
Oasis' Noel Gallagher has revealed there are no plans for new music after the band confirmed a world tour next year. The Manchester-formed rock band, fronted by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, confirmed in a hotly anticipated…
Oprah Winfrey to Headline Las Vegas Sphere With New Music and Arts Show 'Aha'
There is a new, immersive entertainment experience coming to the Las Vegas Sphere — and Oprah Winfrey is at the center of it. Titled “Aha,” the two-hour show is taking place four times across one weekend, from April 2-4, 2027.
Oasis tour 2027 announcement: Latest news as band release new dates | Music | Entertainment
Oasis fans are eagerly anticipating a tour announcement later following their drone light show in Manchester on Thursday. The display over the Joie Stadium, home to Manchester City Women, at the Etihad Campus saw the band's logo illuminate before…
Today in History: October 1, Las Vegas music festival shooting
Today is Thursday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2026. There are 91 days left in the year. On Oct. 1, 2017, in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, a gunman opened fire from a room at the high-rise Mandalay Bay casino hotel in Las Vegas…
Renapalooza returns to Logansport with music, community and mental health awareness
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A two-day celebration of music, community and mental health awareness is returning to Logansport this fall in honor of a young woman whose life continues to inspire others. Renapalooza, an annual fundraising event…
ACAOS returns with another fabulous musical
Following their hugely successful production of We Will Rock You in March of this year, ACAOS returns with another fabulous musical. This time, the company invites audiences to enjoy a killer night at the theatre with its forthcoming amateur…
Alicia Keys' Top Songs: 25 Hits That Made Her A Music Icon
Alicia Keys' music has been critically acclaimed, earning her numerous awards and cementing her status as an icon. Alicia Keys didn't just arrive on the R&B scene in 2001; she practically kicked the door down, sat at a piano, and started singing…
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival to Return in April: 'We Are So Back!'
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tenn., is set to return in 2027 after it took a hiatus this year. After traditionally being held in September since 2015, in 2027 the fest will shift to April and is slated for April 10-11 at…
Teen missing with no phone after attending music festival
The relatives of a teenager who vanished without her mobile phone following a music festival are making an urgent appeal to locate her. Sophie Potter, 19, from Merseyside was last spotted on Saturday, September 12. She had been at the Reminisce…
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