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Orchestra Crisis: Phoenix Symphony suspended the rest of its season after Nov. 1 and laid off 66 musicians. Players are demanding financial records and a plan to keep the orchestra performing. Youth Music: Abu Dhabi plans a dedicated youth orchestra institution offering free music education from 2027. Artist Rights: Neil Young filed a $10 million lawsuit over Donald Trump’s campaign’s use of “Rockin’ in the Free World,” alleging it breaches a 2020 settlement. Industry Moves: Mary J. Blige struck a deal with Primary Wave covering her song and recording catalogs. Award Spotlight: Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope. Global Voices: South Korea’s first Vocaloid, SeeU, has returned after 15 years with an updated synthetic voice. UK Court: Chris Brown received an eight-month suspended sentence for a London nightclub bottle attack and will not serve immediate jail time.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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2 hours ago

Memorial concert to man who contributed much to musical life in Sunderland

Sunderland Echo |

Owner: Malcolm Denmark info about owner

Sunderland Echo

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1873
Website	https://www.sunderlandecho.com/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Sunderland
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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5 hours ago

The Flaming Lips Announce First New Album Since 2020, ‘The Teardrop Throbs’

Live For Live Music - Michigan |

Owner: Kunj Shah info about owner

Live For Live Music - Michigan

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Owned By	Kunj Shah through L4LM
Year Founded	2011
Website	https://liveforlivemusic.com/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Grandville
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Calling all musicians: Vero Beach has a new concert band!

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Hometown News Treasure Coast - Florida

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Owned By	Hometown News LLC (Bill Barker Group Publisher)
Year Founded	2002
Website	www.hometownnewstc.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Fort Pierce
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Composer releases new music

Rutland & Stamford Mercury |

Owner: Edward Iliffe info about owner

Rutland & Stamford Mercury

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Owned By	Edward Iliffe through Iliffe Media
Year Founded	1712
Website	https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	free
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Stamford
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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4 hours ago

Marlborough Accordion Orchestra seeks new musical director after Christmas

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Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Gazette & Herald

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	2001
Website	www.gazetteandherald.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Swindon
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Hill Country Youth Orchestras to host Holiday High Tea Dec. 5

Hill Country Community Journal - Texas |

Owner: Tammy Prout info about owner

Hill Country Community Journal - Texas

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Owned By	Tammy Prout
Year Founded	2005
Website	www.hccommunityjournal.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Kerrville
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Torchlit procession through North East city to mark medieval music group anniversary

The Northern Echo |

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The Northern Echo

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1870
Website	https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Darlington
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Jaltarang Jugalbandi Concert Delights Music Lovers in Mangaluru

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Owner: Violet & Joseph Pereira info about owner

Mangalorean

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Owned By	Violet & Joseph Pereira
Year Founded	2003
Website	https://www.mangalorean.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Mangalore
Owner Country	India

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