Classical Spotlight: Poland’s Michał Stochel won Classical Eurovision for Young Musicians 2026 in Yerevan, playing an accordion concerto on Aram Khachaturian’s birthday; Armenia’s Elen Virabyan took third with Khachaturian’s violin concerto. Global Pop Moment: Olivia Rodrigo popped up at Primavera Sound 2026 in Barcelona with a surprise set, timed perfectly ahead of her June 12 album release. Live Music & Community: In Oxfordshire, In-Spire Sounds CIC secured £7,000 to fund songwriting and music production mentoring for young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Cultural Pride in Croatia: Zagreb Pride’s 25th parade drew thousands through central Zagreb with police reporting no incidents. New Releases: Georgia Lines announced “Live At The Civic,” a live album from her Auckland headline show with Auckland Philharmonia musicians. Music + Faith (Local Flavor): A Pew report highlights how Christian radio stations build community beyond church walls, with Spokane’s Shine 104.9 cited as a mission-driven model. Arts & Belonging: Glasgow’s Refugee Festival Scotland opens with Grace Browne’s installation “All Water Is Connected,” exploring migration and ancestral memory through water and earth. Big Stage News: Duffy plans a secret, ballot-only London gig July 5 and says she’ll debut new songs.