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MUSEXPO makes FENIX360 the exclusive artist submission gateway
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MUSEXPO has made FENIX360 the only way artists can apply to showcase at its 2026 event, tying conference access to the platform for the first time.
Sorelle Vain releases new single Velvet Guillotine
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Independent artist Sorelle Vain has released Velvet Guillotine, a cinematic hip-hop single now streaming on major platforms.
Rand Paul to speak at FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas
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FreedomFest will bring Sen. Rand Paul and other speakers to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from July 8-11, 2026, as the conference marks America’s 250th anniversary.
Philip Bailey honored by autistic musicians at Jazz Hands For Autism concert
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Earth, Wind & Fire singer Philip Bailey was celebrated in Culver City, Calif., at Jazz Hands For Autism’s 25th concert, where autistic musicians he mentored performed his catalog for him and he received the WayMaker Award.
MONO returns to San Francisco November 13-14, 2026
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MONO, formerly Music Expo, is set for November 13-14, 2026 at The Midway in San Francisco with more than 750 music creators expected.
Strayboots to showcase live event activations at Cvent CONNECT 2026
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Strayboots will bring interactive event engagement programming to Cvent CONNECT 2026, set for July 13-16 at Nashville’s Music City Center.
Cloud202 launches Qubitz AI to speed enterprise AI from idea to production
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Cloud202 has launched Qubitz AI, a platform built by former AWS specialists to help organisations move from AI concepts to production-ready applications with governance, compliance and deployment built in. The company says the system can cut costs…
Brett Louis Thomas releases New Orleans country anthem Bourbon Street Rain
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New Orleans singer-songwriter Brett Louis Thomas has released “Bourbon Street Rain,” a country single inspired by Bourbon Street, rainstorms, and the city’s hard-to-break spirit.
Kate Rozo builds momentum in Miami after international career
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Colombian singer Kate Rozo has expanded her reach in Miami after performing on stages in Colombia, Dubai and China.
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans July 3-5, 2026
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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set for New Orleans over Fourth of July weekend, with concerts at the Caesars Superdome and daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Sounds of The Set returns to downtown Delray Beach this summer
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The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, The Set and the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition will bring back Sounds of The Set for two free summer events in June and August.
Deb Stewart to share growth story on Kingdom Creators TV
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Deb Stewart, owner of The Art Of Music Learning Center, will appear on Kingdom Creators TV to discuss building a creative education business, growing from five students to more than 150, and creating a faith- and community-centered learning space….
Hype-Index launches interview series on the people behind artist careers
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Hype-Index has launched Behind The Music, a new interview series focused on the managers, publicists, label executives and marketers shaping modern artist careers.
Two Parents Challenge graduates win Daniels scholarships
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Two Colorado Springs students from Parents Challenge earned 2026 Daniels Fund Scholarships, a milestone that highlights how school-choice support can open doors to college and career pathways.
Bud Board National Parks sets June 20 grand opening in Carlsbad
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Bud Board Dispensary, Smoke Shop & Lounge will host a June 20 grand opening at its National Parks Highway location near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The event is built around local vendors, cannabis education, advocacy, food, games and a…
Looty Chords launches as a piano chord practice app
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Looty Chords has launched in the App Store as a new app focused on helping players practice chords in every key through repetition, timing exercises and MIDI support.
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum moves 5th Hall of Fame ceremony to Chicago
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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 will hold its 5th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Chicago’s Harris Theater on Sept. 27, bringing the event downtown for the first time.
Sound Magic launches Crystal Grand piano instrument with MIDI 2.0 support
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Sound Magic released Crystal Grand, a compact hybrid piano collection for Windows and macOS that pairs sampled grands with modeling technology and full MIDI 2.0 support.
SK Hospitality opens Yamasaki and Bueno at 25 Broad Street
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SK Hospitality Group has opened two restaurants at 25 Broad Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, pairing inventive Japanese at Yamasaki with Latin-inspired tapas at Bueno.
AudienceView buys Saffire to expand into fairs and festivals
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AudienceView said June 12 it acquired Saffire, adding fair, festival, rodeo and attraction technology to its unified event commerce platform.
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