UK Live Music Relief: Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues from April next year—but Treasury officials quickly said the funding details are still being worked out. Portugal–US Tech Push: U.S. Ambassador John Arrigo says Portugal could attract $40bn+ in American AI investment by 2031, with Google’s new Nuvem transatlantic cable and new data-centre capacity central to the plan. Malta Pop Moment: Katy Perry headlines Isle of MTV Malta 2026 in Floriana, with AFROJACK and AIDAN on a major free summer bill. UK Nightlife Heritage: Halifax’s Acapulco, operating since 1961, launches a blue plaque campaign to lock in its “living history” status. Belize to Europe: The Garifuna Collective begins a 14-day UK, Ireland and Germany mini-tour to mark its 20th anniversary. France Protest Fallout: French Jewish DJ Barbara Butch says she’s defiant after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted her Grenoble set. Streaming Milestone: Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love” enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club. New Album: Victoria Monét announces Frequency of Love (Oct 2) and shares “Reach Out.” Touring & Exports: BPI reports UK recorded music exports hit £800.3m in 2025, driven by a new wave of artists.