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Lydia Wong plans Strings Camerata Italy masterclass and New York jury role
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Hong Kong educator Lydia Wong is expanding Strings Camerata’s international reach with a July 2027 masterclass and concert in Italy and a new jury appointment in New York. The moves build on student programs in Italy and New York that Wong says…
Eric West, Samuel Mancini and Kedward Avilés release Lusinate dance remixes of Billboard No. 1 hit Choose
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Eric West, Samuel Mancini and Kedward Avilés have released new Lusinate dance remixes of their Billboard No. 1 hit “Choose” and Spanish-language counterpart “Tú Eliges” across major streaming platforms.
Franco Oblatore launches first international music challenge pitting AI against human intelligence
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Italian entrepreneur and pianist Franco Oblatore has announced the first international music challenge focused on AI versus human intelligence.
Fernwayer adds Naples, Sicily, Milan and Genoa to Italy lineup
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Fernwayer is expanding its Italy portfolio with new private travel experiences in Naples, Sicily, Milan and Genoa, building on an existing lineup in Rome, Venice, Florence, Trieste and Sardinia.
Mike Field releases 'Traffic Police' video before Toronto concert
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Toronto jazz trumpeter Mike Field has released the official video for ‘Traffic Police’ from his album Nashland, with the Toronto-shot clip arriving before his Aug. 5 hometown show at Reid’s Distillery.
A' Musical Instruments Design Awards open 2026 entries
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for the 2026 A’ International Musical Instruments Design Awards, a global competition for instrument designers, makers and music technology companies.
Gina's Skinny Italian lands Publix and Kroger placement in Tennessee
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Gina’s Skinny Italian is expanding across Tennessee with products headed to all 62 Publix stores and select Kroger end caps in Middle Tennessee by the end of July. The retail win gives the founder-led Italian food brand a bigger foothold in a key…
Borgo Monchiero Heritage by Atmosphere set to open in Italy
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Borgo Monchiero Heritage by Atmosphere will open July 16 in Langhe, Italy, after a restoration of an 18th-century monastery into a 25-key boutique hotel.
Giovanni Scafoglio frames new album as antidote to social media toxicity
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Italian artist Giovanni Scafoglio has released Musicology Mashup, a 78-minute album built from neuroscience research, field recordings and 21 international collaborators to counter algorithmic overload.
Mathew Knowles tells WMF 2026 music industry must embrace AI and data
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Mathew Knowles used the WMF 2026 mainstage in Bologna to argue that music brands need strategy, intellectual property control and fan community building to win in the AI era. The former Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé executive said the industry is…
bOydestiNy pushes new single as album rolls out support
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bOydestiNy is spotlighting the single Super Love! (Milly’s Song) from his 2026 album Listen Up! (Óyeme), with the track set for a June 26, 2026 launch and gaining international radio support.
EU Fab 6 launches Wine Sound album from Abruzzo winemaking
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The EU Fab 6 campaign has released Wine Sound, a new album and short film built from the recorded sounds of Abruzzo vineyards and wineries.
EU Fab 6 launches Wine Sound album inspired by Abruzzo winemaking
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The EU Fab 6 campaign has released Wine Sound, a 10-track album and 25-minute short film built from recorded sounds of viticulture and winemaking in Abruzzo.
North/South Chamber Orchestra ends 46th season with free June 16 concert in New York
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The North/South Chamber Orchestra will close its 46th consecutive season on June 16 at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church in Manhattan with works by living composers from France, the Czech Republic and the U.S. The free concert features clarinetist…
Kat Gang sets June 19 release for intimate jazz album BOSSA & BORDEAUX
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Jazz singer Kat Gang will release BOSSA & BORDEAUX on June 19, 2026, a French- and Portuguese-language album shaped by her New York quintet residency and built around acoustic jazz, chanson and bossa nova.
A' Design Awards opens 2026 entries for performing arts design competition
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design Awards, with a September 30 deadline and results set for May 1, 2027. The program targets designers and theatre professionals worldwide…
Tony Cointreau’s A Gift of Love gets 10th anniversary edition
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Tony Cointreau’s A Gift of Love: Lessons Learned From My Work and Friendship with Mother Teresa is marking its 10th anniversary with a new edition from Back2Ink Press.
Petition to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton surges
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A petition to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton topped 100,000 signatures within hours of news of her death, underscoring the singer’s global cultural reach.
Breaking The Walls ends European run in Porto with The World Battle
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Breaking The Walls will wrap its 2026 European program in Porto from Aug. 24-30 at The World Battle, pairing breaking workshops with mental health work for young people.
Gabby B expands Funklândia with deluxe release
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Gabby B released Funklândia: Rooted Deluxe on August 28, 2026, adding five new tracks to the Brazilian funk and global pop project.
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