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Nicholas Wing to debut original composition at Carnegie Hall after second-prize win
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Composer and pianist Nicholas Wing will make his Carnegie Hall debut on Nov. 14, 2026, with the world premiere of his solo piano work at the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert in New York City. The self-taught Ohio artist’s appearance marks a…
Tucson Appliance to headline 2026 Downtown Greek Festival
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Tucson Appliance Company is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Downtown Greek Festival, which returns Nov. 6-7 at Jácome Plaza in Tucson with expanded hours, a larger footprint and a two-day format after last year’s sellout.
Kallitone says blind listener tests ranked AI tracks below average
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Kallitone says 25,000 blind music comparisons from a year-long beta showed all 40 AI-generated tracks in the test set scoring below the catalogue average.
16-year-old producer MD3 Beats lands music in RZA film
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Michael Doty, the 16-year-old Long Island producer known as MD3 Beats, has music featured in RZA’s horror anthology segment and is building credits with Wu-Tang-linked artists.
Qixit launches 2WayMicropay for pay-per-view and reader rewards
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Qixit has released a WordPress plugin that lets publishers sell individual articles, videos, downloads and other content for as little as 1 cent, while also paying users for engagement.
Big Rock Pub earns Certified Autism Center designation
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Big Rock Pub in Indio, California has earned IBCCES’ Certified Autism Center designation after more than 80% of front-facing staff completed autism and sensory training.
Eric HZ says Asian pop’s GRAMMY moment should widen doors for Chinese-language music
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category could help Asian music reach global audiences, while also sparking more recognition for distinct languages and traditions.
Kevin Johnson and Rap Snacks founder headline Harlem wealth-building summit
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Harlem Commonwealth Council is hosting a free two-day wealth-building convening in Harlem this weekend, with a public masterclass Saturday at Columbia University and city leadership remarks Friday.
SunnyDayz sets November 21 grand opening in South Deerfield
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SunnyDayz will mark its South Deerfield dispensary launch with a November 21 celebration featuring live music, food trucks and vendor pop-ups for adults 21 and older.
Lessonface and MET Orchestra Musicians launch free 2026-27 masterclass series
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Lessonface will open a new season of free online masterclasses with The MET Orchestra Musicians starting in October, featuring harp, oboe and violin sessions led by principal players from the orchestra.
Arkansas PRIDEFest expands to four days in Little Rock
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Arkansas PRIDEFest returns to downtown Little Rock Oct. 15-18, 2026, with pageantry, advocacy training, a parade, performances and a fundraising concert.
Eric HZ weighs vocal science as GRAMMY adds Best Asian Pop Music Performance
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ is using the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category to argue for more rigorous, cross-cultural listening.
Eric HZ weighs artistry against fame as GRAMMY adds Asian pop category
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says artistic merit, commercial success and lasting influence should be judged separately as the Recording Academy launches Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
Moutai opens 2026 cultural showcase in Seoul
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Kweichow Moutai opened its 2026 Moutai Night in Seoul on Oct. 25, bringing together political, business and cultural figures in South Korea’s capital.
Tori Martin’s 'Quit' Breaks Back Into Texas Top 20 As New Video Debuts
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Tori Martin’s single “Quit” has returned to the Texas Regional Radio Report Top 20 while a new companion video premieres on Taste Of Country’s Video Countdown.
Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 grand finale
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Yamaha Music India wrapped the Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 grand finale in Bengaluru, where Neuhof School Band from Mizoram took top honors in a nationwide youth battle of the bands.
Bryan Stenler Studios expands AI-native universe with virtual talent and music
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Bryan Stenler Studios is broadening its transmedia entertainment push with new music, virtual performers and cinematic storytelling tied to its The Sower Universe concept.
Real estate agent turns active-adult living into a pop-rock anthem
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South Carolina agent Mark Sincavage has launched “Salt, Limes & Sold Signs,” a debut song from a fictional band built around his 55+ lifestyle brand.
Music training education market seen growing to $9.33 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.
Barry J. Brock finishes Shakespeare comedy Killing Juliet
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Screenwriter Barry J. Brock has completed Killing Juliet, a feature comedy set in Elizabethan London that imagines Shakespeare battling Queen Elizabeth I and his own characters over the ending of Romeo and Juliet.
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