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BCB to showcase musical variety with latest concert
On Sunday, August 10th, the Brazil Concert Band with director Matthew S. Huber, will present "From Hollywood to Gershwin to Jersey" in Forest Park, rain or shine, at 8 pm. "Hollywood Milestones" ,arranged by John Higgins, includes themes from...

Veteran Tamil Actor And Music Composer Madan Bob Passes Away
New Delhi: Veteran Tamil actor and music composer Madan Bob passed away on August 2 in Chennai, ANI reported. He was in his 70s. The cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed, and an official statement is awaited. Who was Madan Bob?...

‘Sarang Malhar’ Festival: Three Days of Musical Celebration Of The Two Iconic Ragas
Sarang and Malhar are two ragas which are said to be a part of the traditional ragamala that has existed for more than a thousand years. Miyan Ki Malhar, a type of Malhar is often associated with legendary singer Tansen from the courts of Akbar...

9,500 blue flags, music festival honor sexual assault survivors
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and sexual violence, which may be triggering for some readers. To reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline, you can call the toll-free number at (800)-656-4673. 9,556 — that’s the...

Country music star slammed through table by Logan Paul at WWE SummerSlam
Jelly Roll got a rude welcoming to the WWE on Saturday night during SummerSlam when Logan Paul put the country music star through a table. It was revenge of sorts after Jelly Roll took out Paul on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ The recording artist made his...

4 of the Best Opening Lines in Rock Music History
Most of the time, it’s the chorus that makes a classic rock song so legendary. On other occasions, though, fans know after listening to the very first line of a song that it’s going to be a banger. That was the case for the following four rock...

Lancaster Festival Orchestra delivers hope through music after devastating floods
LANCASTER, Ohio (WSYX) — In the wake of devastating floods that swept through Lancaster last week, the community found a rare moment of peace and unity—through music. On Sunday, the Lancaster Festival Orchestra took the stage at Fairfield...

'Firestorm': Song from Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' is out now; It is a Gangster Samurai theme musical
The much-awaited first single from 'They Call Him OG', starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead, has been released. Titled 'Firestorm', the song dropped ahead of the film's theatrical release on September 25, 2025, and offers a glimpse into the fiery...

Music festival coming to Inglewood this weekend. Everywhere around is bracing for noise
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Music, greetings feature at Riverboat Days 2025 opening
Riverboat Days 2025 was officially opened at George Little Park in Terrace Aug. 1, 2025 with greetings, music and cake for those who attended. Traditional greetings from members of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations began the evening...

Music, food and dancing as Leicester celebrates 40th Caribbean Carnival
Leicester burst into life today as the city marked the 40th anniversary of its Caribbean carnival. People taking part and onlookers danced through the streets as loud and lively parade wound its way through the heart of Leicester. Hundreds of...
Music Appreciation Club to kick off at DeKalb library
Adults are invited to join the DeKalb Public Library’s new Music Appreciation Club. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Bilder Family Meeting Room. Participants can share a favorite song and take part in a group discussion...

Saskatoon Fringe Festival returns with fun, music and drama
Saskatoon Fringe Festival has returned for another year along Broadway Avenue. City construction projects like on the Broadway Bridge, have not stopped the fun, music and drama. Read more: The festival runs until Aug. 9 in W E Graham Park and on...

Lollapalooza marks 20 years in Chicago with music, memories
Under a warm summer sky, hundreds of thousands of music lovers packed Chicago’s Grant Park for the 20th year of Lollapalooza, an anniversary marked not only by its sprawling lineup of more than 170 artists, but also by the multitudes of fans that...

Sounds of the Pee Dee brings music, fun, and safety to Timrod Park in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — It was all about music, food, and family fun on Saturday afternoon in Florence, as the city hosted its “Sounds of the Pee Dee” event at Timrod Park. The city of Florence hosted its Sounds of the Pee Dee community event,...

Elimination of Music Education in Edmonds – From a Band Mom
Edmonds School Board Members, you eliminated the band and orchestra programs across Edmonds schools with no public vote, no line-item justification, and no community dialogue — in a district with a $452 million budget. This letter has been posted...

Eat, Sip, Shop: New Bethlehem record store to hit the right note with music lovers
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - As the country's largest free music festival kicks off in Bethlehem, a shop in the city is bringing a year-round destination for new and classic tunes. Railroad Records, offering vinyl records, CDs, books, memorabilia, antiques,...

Music Festival musician pursues heights of Colorado, Florida
The Colorado Music Festival brings together exceptional musicians from 44 orchestras across the country and around the world. For four weeks, they live and play in Boulder, performing a packed calendar of four concerts each week.

Wheeling Arts Festival turns park into colorful hub with local vendors and live music
Ohio County, WV — Hundreds gathered at Wheeling Park for the highly anticipated Wheeling Arts Festival, a one-day event that celebrated the region's creative spirit and diverse artistic community. The festival featured over 40 local vendors...

Civil servants attending hundreds of 'woke' events each month during working hours - including listening circles, 'sapphic sounds' music events and an 'allyship working group catch up'
By ANNA MIKHAILOVA DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 20:26 EDT, 2 August 2025 | Updated: 20:29 EDT, 2 August 2025 Civil servants are scheduling hundreds of ‘woke’ events a month in their working hours. They include ‘listening circles for trans...