Music Industry Newswire

First World Konkani Music Con celebrates musical heritage, fetes legends

Media Release Mangaluru, Nov 9: The First World Konkani Music Mega Convention hosted a series of symposiums on devotional, folk and contemporary music at the Town Hall, Mangaluru, on November 7 and 8. Bringing together scholars, musicians, clergy and …

Grace Fisher’s Winter Music Showcase brings music & inspiration to the holiday season

Special guest appearance by Grammy-winning legend Michael McDonald 9th Annual musical event raises awareness & critical funds for disability inclusion in the arts (November 2026) Santa Barbara, CA – Each holiday season, Grace Fisher’s Winter Music …

Music Victoria Welcomes Coalition’s Live Music Reforms, Pushes for Greater Investment

Music Victoria has welcomed the Victorian Coalition's proposed live music reforms, but says greater investment in grassroots artists and music businesses is needed to secure the industry's future.  The peak industry body has backed the Coalition…

NMU Music student presenting research and music of late Marquette composer William Weber

Dr. Theresa Camilli, NMU Department of Music Associate Professor of Piano Northern Michigan University music senior Martin Suring and associate professor of piano Dr. Theresa Camilli joined host Kurt Hauswirth in our studios to highlight Suring’s capstone …

Musicians gather to preserve old-time Appalachian music at Queen Music City Studios

Music brings towns together as young musicians take centre stage

After 12 Years, This Country Music Hitmaker Is Taking His First Break From Music—and for Good Reason

Russell Dickerson is about to take a much needed break. While co-hosting Country Countdown USA, the singer revealed that he’s planning to take some time off for the first time in more than a decade. The decision comes as he and his wife, Kailey Dickerson, …

Lessons in Harmony by Jonathan Coe review – what can music tell us about national identity?

In 1907, composer Ralph Vaughan Williams confided to the critic Edwin Evans that he was finding his own music “lumpy and stodgy”. His musical education at the Royal College of Music, and indeed classical music in England in general at that time, had tended …

Music Ban: Helmand Youth Turn to Apps to Play Music

Local sources in Helmand province say some young people have turned to smartphone applications to circumvent the Taliban’s ban on music. Sources told the Hasht-e Subh Daily on Monday, November 9, that following the ban on musical instruments, young people …

The Tools Behind the Music: Building a More Connected Jazz Community

Beyond articles and album reviews, All About Jazz and Jazz Near You provide musicians, publicists, record labels, venues, and festivals with tools to share information, connect with audiences, and participate in a growing jazz ecosystem. For many visitors …

2nd annual Rally Point Music Festival honors veteran musicians in Fort Worth with 5-day fest

November 9, 2026 by Jessica Waffles Jakob Robertson played a stellar set at the inaugural Rally Point Music Festival in 2025. Photo: Jessica Waffles Rally Point Music Festival, the Fort Worth event honoring Veteran’s Day, returns for its second year this …

Charleston International Music Competition Announces 2026 Instrumental Finalists

Musicians across all instruments earn international recognition as CIMC celebrates outstanding musical talent. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition (CIMC) proudly announces …

Komca chief elected to lead Asia-Pacific Music Creators Alliance

Lee Si-ha said will prioritize AI copyright protections and fair compensation for creators in his role as new chair of the APMA. Korea Music Copyright Association President Lee Si-ha, the newly elected chairperson for the Asia-Pacific Music Creators' …

Original youth musicals run Nov. 14 and 15 in Enterprise

ENTERPRISE — Two creative casts are ready to perform their musicals for the community Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, at the OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St. The original performances are directed by Amy Fairchild, a local piano teacher and composer, as part …

UCSB Department of Music Presents Fall 2026 Concert Series

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA — (Nov. 6, 2026) — The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music presents its Fall Concert Series lineup, kicking off with the UCSB Jazz Ensemble, followed by …

Paul McCartney becomes a billionaire and world’s third richest musician

Paul McCartney has joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires. Forbes has valued the former Beatle’s net worth at $1.4bn (£1.04bn), making him the world’s third richest musician behind Jay-Z at $2.8bn (£2.01bn) and Taylor Swift at $2bn (£1.49bn). The …

Hugo Guerrero to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards

Hugo Guerrero, one of Tejano music’s most influential musicians, vocalists, arrangers and record producers, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 46th Annual Tejano Music Awards on Friday, November 13, at the Texas Rodeo Saloon in Katy, Texas …

LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA BRINGS FREE CONCERTS TO LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS WITH MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS: ACROSS THE GLOBE

Press Release: Louisville Orchestra Conductor Na’Zir McFadden leads two free community performances November 12 and 13, featuring music inspired by cultures around the world and a world premiere by Louisville Orchestra Creators Corps composer Seare Ahmad …

The Guzzlers - On Our Radar Q&A: "When you’re playing Irish music at a funeral, it actually makes things a lot better ...

Limerick brothers Tom and Cian O’Dowd talk Liverpool, musical influences and their debut album Drinking The Dream. What made you want to start making music? Tom: I was into music first in the family and I started a rock band. I needed a bass player and I …

Dubai’s Afterpeak Taps Too Lost for Exclusive Global Distribution

Too Lost signs Afterpeak and its 25,000+ release catalog to an exclusive, multi-year global distribution deal backed by multi-seven-figure financing. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Too Lost has signed …

Blues Veteran Buddy Reed Announces New Single "Everything"

Buddy Reed, whose career spans six decades, returns with "Everything" a new single Everything is a compact, unpretentious piece of American roots music. ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A warm, …

Charleston International Music Competition Announces 2026 Instrumental Finalists

Musicians across all instruments earn international recognition as CIMC celebrates outstanding musical talent. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition (CIMC) proudly announces …

Alternative pop-rock artist Ava Renn Finds Light in the Darkness on New Album ‘You Want Love’

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative pop-rock artist Ava Renn returns with her powerful second studio album, ‘You Want Love’, a raw, cinematic exploration of pain, desire and self-discovery that finds the …

Reality TV Stars Diamond The Body, Ivory Babu & Ahna Mac Bring Bold Competition to Blabber App’s New Streaming Service

Blabber App Launches New Streaming Service Featuring Reality TV Stars LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blabber App is making major noise with the launch of its streaming service, introducing viewers to a …

Carl Kruse Arts Invites All To An Evening of Neoclassical Piano Music in Berlin

Free concert with Italian pianist Alessandra Toni slated for Saturday, November 14 at 8pm in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Carl Kruse Arts Blog invites all to a live performance of neoclassical piano music …

Voyce Butler Announces New Single 'I Cannot Say,' Set for Release on November 27, 2026

Independent Chicago-born, Houston-based R&B artist introduces country-soul influences on his second single release in two months. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent R&B singer, songwriter and producer …

YBunny Releases 33 Songs in October as Her Music Draws Millions of Views and Streams

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The independent artist's October release schedule includes her latest track, "Hiphop," amid increased attention across digital music platforms. Independent hip-hop …

A NEW VOICE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: NAMULI UNWRAPS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH "MY WISH"

Blending Neo-Soul and Contemporary Pop influences, Rising Singer-Songwriter Delivers a Heartwarming Celebration of Love, Hope, and the Timeless Spirit of Giving LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singer-songwriter …

Angolan Singer Lipsia Releases New Nu-Disco Single 'Do It Right'

Angolan singer Lipsia continues her comeback with "Do It Right," a nu-disco single blending melodic funk, released in collaboration with Big Easy. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With her new single “Do It …

Soboba Casino Resort Welcomes Marlon Wayans on Friday, December 4th

SAN JACINTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soboba Casino Resort is proud to welcome comedian and actor Marlon Wayans to the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, December 4th at 9pm. A member of one of …

Allan Palacios Chan Celebrates First Mediabase-Tracked Radio Airplay with 'Patapan' Ahead of Christmas Concert

Featuring Cassy London and handpan artist Davide Friello, the Leo Z-produced recording pairs a traditional Christmas carol with dancehall-inspired rhythms. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Filipino-American tenor and …

Marco Robinson & Rob Fitzpatrick Greenlight Funded TV Series ‘How to Build a Billion Dollar Brand

Rob Fitzpatrick appoints Marco Robinson to direct an international TV series after their award-winning documentary, as filming begins on ‘Beyond the Birkin LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British entrepreneur …

Sound Ethics Advances AI Music Research Across University Labs

More than 100 researchers have contributed to Sound Ethics projects spanning AI music attribution, training data provenance, generative models, and AI detection HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sound Ethics …

ARTIKAL SOUND SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH OLD SCHOOL SQUARE TO LAUNCH 'THE DELRAY GETAWAY,' A NEW HOMETOWN MUSIC EVENT

Inaugural Event Brings Live Music from Artikal Sound System, Joe Samba and Matt & Zack, Local Culture and Community Together in Downtown Delray on Feb. 26, 2027 DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delray …

Five-Year-Old Pianist Catherine Webb to Make Carnegie Hall Debut on November 14

The young pianist, who lives between the United States, Brazil, and Chile, will perform at Carnegie Hall before an international concerto competition in Japan. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five-year-old …

HEAVYS Surpasses 200,000 Customers Across 90 Countries

Audio company expands globally with patented eight-speaker headphones and 150+ artist and brand designs connecting music superfans to their favorite artists. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HEAVYS, the consumer audio …

New Music Alert Santa Claus Goes to Antigua Releases Christmas Single “May Christmas Bring Peace on Earth”

Track Title: May Christmas Bring Peace on Earth Genre: Pop Launch Date: 1st November 2026 ISRC Code: GXLES2637935 MALAGA, SPAIN, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Claus Goes to Antigua Releases Christmas Single “May Christmas Bring …

Marco De Luca’s ‘LA STAGIONE DECISIVA’ Explores Social Issues Through Psychedelic Rock and Keyboard-Driven Sound

ATRI, ABRUZZO, ITALY, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Italian singer-songwriter Marco De Luca continues to share his fourth album, LA STAGIONE DECISIVA, originally released on 31 March 2024. The eight-track project represents a distinct …

Girlhood Find Their Creative Sweet Spot With Acclaimed New Album ‘This Will Make Sense In The End’

Music News Praises the Duo's Playful, Soul-Infused Pop, Sharp Songwriting and Refreshingly Honest Take on Modern Life LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Girlhood are hitting a creative high point with ‘This Will …