Hardcore Loss: Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller has died at 59 after a cancer battle, prompting tributes and marking the band’s 40th anniversary year. Berlin Pride Culture: Hundreds of thousands filled Berlin for Christopher Street Day, with music from Queen to electronic beats and a clear message as rights face pressure. Touring Costs Hit: Roxette cancels its North American leg of the 40th anniversary tour, blaming “hugely increased touring costs” and logistics. Live Music in Cyprus: Windcraft Music Fest returns to Solea for three days of wind-instrument-led concerts blending jazz, Balkan sounds and world music. UK Live Scene: Black Umfolosi brings Zimbabwean a cappella and dance to Maidenhead, with tickets set at £19.50. Royal Spotlight (Music-adjacent): Princess Anne revives a diamond-encrusted brooch at Ascot as Kalpana wins King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. EU Music Tech: Germany’s GEMA launches a fully cleared “PLAI” dataset for AI music training, arguing fair remuneration isn’t a contradiction. Royalty & Art: Rocco Ritchie says his new paintings and sculptures will be exhibited in Paris this October.