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musiQproof launches proof-of-creation tool for AI music
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Dutch startup musiQproof says its new platform gives AI music creators a legally recognized way to document authorship and creation dates when copyright protection is unavailable.
Nijigen no Mori to debut at Rome's ROMICS pop culture event
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Nijigen no Mori will make its first appearance at ROMICS in Rome from Oct. 1-4, using the Europe-wide event to showcase its anime park on Awaji Island to fans and media.
Three Black women build Carson family business across fashion, music and mentorship
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Three Southern California Black women are expanding The Famly Bizness in Carson into a family-run platform for affordable fashion, retail and entrepreneurship during National Women’s Small Business Month.
The Symphonia unveils 2026-27 season with five Boca Raton concerts
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The Boca Raton chamber orchestra will open its 22nd season in November and run five programs through April 2027 under Music Director Alastair Willis.
Heart Theatre brings Jesús Daniel Hernández to Whitefish for free concert
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Heart Theatre will present tenor Jesús Daniel Hernández in a free Sept. 26 concert at North Valley Music School in Whitefish, Montana, alongside pianist Mitchell Zeidwig and special guest Mike Eldred.
Five China POP display makers to watch in 2026
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China’s POP display sector is drawing more attention from international buyers as retailers weigh materials, customization, certifications and order requirements.
Formoe single 'Always' builds global radio traction ahead of 2027 album
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Norwegian artist and composer Marius Formoe is pushing his single “Always” to a wider international audience after documented airplay in about 35 countries and multiple radio listings.
ZAMA set for Hï Ibiza performance with Francis Mercier as new music nears
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Haitian-American artist ZAMA will perform with Francis Mercier at Hï Ibiza on Sept. 21, 2026, in a high-profile showcase of their collaboration “U&I.” The appearance comes as ZAMA prepares to release new music and expands her reach across global…
Darlene Koldenhoven’s A Grand Memoir racks up global music awards
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Darlene Koldenhoven’s solo piano project A Grand Memoir has won multiple honors across classical crossover, easy listening and spoken word categories, including five wins at the 2026 Indie Music Channel Awards.
Peter Max, Pop Art Icon, Dies at 88
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Peter Max, the colorful pop artist whose work helped shape American visual culture, has died at 88, his son Adam Max and Park West Gallery announced.
Propstore to auction guitars tied to rock legends and Elvis Presley
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Propstore will put guitars linked to Noel Gallagher, Radiohead, Elvis Presley, Mötley Crüe and Pink Floyd on the block Oct. 1-2 in the UK. The sale features more than 800 music memorabilia lots with an estimated combined value of about $4 million,…
Brandie Inez Sutton sets concert debut at 54 Below before Monte Carlo and South Carolina roles
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Soprano Brandie Inez Sutton will make her concert debut at 54 Below in New York City on Oct. 8 and Oct. 11, 2026, before debuting at Opéra de Monte-Carlo and later preparing for the premiere of ELIZA. The run highlights Sutton’s push from opera…
Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert sets global tour dates
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GEA Live, Disney Concerts and Baz Luhrmann have set the global tour for William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, starting Jan. 9 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after a Sept. 29 world premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
A' Music, Audio and Sound Design Awards opens 2026 nominations
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened nominations for the 2026 A’ International Music, Audio and Sound Design Awards, with entries due Sept. 30, 2026 and results set for May 1, 2027. The competition targets global creators in music, audio and…
Billboard opens chart eligibility to KiTalbums under Smart Media Album category
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Billboard and Luminate have made Smart Media Albums chart-eligible beginning with the Oct. 2–8, 2026 tracking week, giving KiTbetter’s KiTalbums a new route into album consumption and sales charts.
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.
Lydia Wong plans Strings Camerata Italy masterclass and New York jury role
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Hong Kong educator Lydia Wong is expanding Strings Camerata’s international reach with a July 2027 masterclass and concert in Italy and a new jury appointment in New York. The moves build on student programs in Italy and New York that Wong says…
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.
Heart Theatre brings The Walking Tenor to Whitefish for free concert
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Heart Theatre will present tenor Jesús Daniel Hernández in a free Sept. 26 concert at North Valley Music School in Whitefish, Montana, with local pianist Mitchell Zeidwig and special guest Mike Eldred.
VERIVERY releases 8th EP CONFETTI and sets new Asia-Europe tour
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VERIVERY has released its eighth mini album, CONFETTI, on Sept. 7, 2026, marking a return nearly a year after Lost and Found.
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