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Big Time Rush heads to PSU in music tour
UNIVERSITY PARK — Big Time Rush will bring their In Real Life Worldwide Tour to the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park on Feb. 3, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Bryce Jordan Center date is sponsored by the Penn State Student Programming...
Musicians dazzle Bulgarians; Luxembourg gets new monarch
Bulgarian Music Society, young international artists, partner for fall concert On Oct. 3, the Bulgarian Embassy hosted a dynamic showcase of youth talent by the Washington International Young Artists Music Series (WIYAMS). Partnering with the...
Warner overhauls Italian frontline label structure with launch of Warner Records Italy & Atlantic Records Italy
Warner Music Italy says that the structure of its company is “evolving” with the launch of two new frontline labels: Warner Records Italy and Atlantic Records Italy. According to WMI, the move, which arrives on its 50th anniversary in the Italian...
Wolfeboro Friends of Music hosts Phaeton Piano Trio
WOLFEBORO — The Phaeton Piano Trio unites three top German artists of international standing — Friedemann Eichhorn on violin, Peter Hörr on cello and Florian Uhlig on piano — to form one of the most exciting piano trios on the international...
Italy: Roberta Metsola and Antonio Tajani to address SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, have confirmed their participation at SiGMA Central Europe, which will be held...
Ecotricity to power AEG’s The O2 Arena
Ecotricity are delighted to announce a landmark agreement with AEG Europe, which will see their UK venues including London’s iconic The O2 Arena powered by deep green energy from Ecotricity. As well as supplying energy to The O2, we will also be...
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND UDIO ANNOUNCE UDIO'S FIRST STRATEGIC AGREEMENTS FOR NEW LICENSED AI MUSIC CREATION PLATFORM
Companies settle copyright infringement litigation and collaborate on groundbreaking new creative product suite SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and...
TYKETTO To Release New Album, 'Closer To The Sun', In March 2026
Hard-rocking quintet TYKETTO will release its sixth studio album, "Closer To The Sun", in March 2026. The band, consisting of Danny Vaughn (vocals),Harry Scott Elliott (guitar),Ged Rylands (keyboards),Chris Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee...
British Boyband Blue To Return To Malaysia For 25th Anniversary Concert
Back in 2023, British pop icons Blue declared that Malaysian fans were far better than their Singaporean counterparts after a memorable show in Kuala Lumpur. Now, 2 years later, the boyband is set to return to our shores as part of the second leg...
ANALYSIS: Why do so many foreigners fall in love with France?
Just what is it about France that makes so many people fall deeply, irrevocably in love with it? Australian-British author and second-home owner Catherine Cole examines the things that draw people to France via its culture, countryside, gastronomy...
‘Ducasse in AlUla’ returns for limited-edition pop-up celebrating harmony of regional flavours and French gastronomy
• From 18th December 2025 to 21st February 2026, guests can indulge a gastronomic experience and menu inspired by oasis-to-table principles • Ducasse in AlUla is the only pop-up in Saudi Arabia to experience a unique creation of Alain Ducasse,...
Top DJ gigs in Dubai this November
The biggest DJ gigs in Dubai taking over the city this season There’s no easing into it, this season goes all out from the start, and DJ gigs in Dubai turn the city into one big stage. From massive outdoor festivals and rooftop raves to beachfront...
Spotify raises UK and Switzerland Premium prices again as analysts see US hike by early 2026
Spotify is raising subscription prices in the UK for the second time in 18 months. The company is also increasing the price of its Premium plans in Switzerland. In the UK, the music streaming giant will be increasing its Premium individual monthly...
Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri to perform special Derry concert
After more than 25 years of enchanting audiences across the UK and Europe, Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri are coming to Derry for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and artistry. The special concert is part of The Long Ride Home – Kiki’s...
France concert raises funds for Vietnamese Agent Orange victims
Paris (VNA) — The Villejuif committee for the Van Canh Friendship Village in France’s Val-de-Marne province organised a concert on October 26 to raise funds for victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in Vietnam. The concert brought together a large...
Album review: Unprocessed – Angel
For some reason, we expect metalcore that isn’t Parkway Drive to come from either the U.S. or the UK. The unspoken but lingering suspicion about artists like Unprocessed, who are from Germany, hasn’t helped this otherwise successful outfit’s cause...
Halloween rave Cream Classical lights up stunning Liverpool Cathedral
The two-night party over Friday and Saturday is called Cream Classical(Image: Anthony Mooney) The UK’s largest religious building was lit up by lasers and strobe lights for a Halloween weekend rave organised by iconic DJs K-Klass. Thousands of...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN SETS THE TONE FOR SUMMER 2027 WITH EUROPEAN GETAWAYS AND A NEW BEACH CLUB
Families can explore the best of Europe with new experiences and iconic favorites, including Royal Beach Club Santorini and the bold return of Legend of the Seas MIAMI, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The summer of a lifetime is heating up as Royal...
Classical Music Playlist, October 29, 2025
Franz Berwald (1796-1868) Swedish composer Franz Berwald just couldn't get a break. In his native Sweden his music was met with indifference. He tried Paris; same thing. Vienna liked his music, but that admiration didn't follow him back to Sweden....
UNTOLD Dubai Announces Largest Music Festival in the Region Featuring 100 Global Artists
Major Expansion for UNTOLD Dubai 2025 Edition UNTOLD Dubai has unveiled exciting plans for its 2025 edition, significantly expanding its footprint to over 265,000 square metres at Dubai Parks and Resorts. This move positions the festival as one of...