New Music Export Spotlight: Angeliki Spyridaki talks “Music from Greece,” tracing her path from Cretan roots and choir work to an international push for Greek artists and industry. Live Orchestral + Nostalgia: Hillcrest’s Camp Orchards hosts “Vintage, Vogue & Velocity,” pairing classic cars and fashion with performances from the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra and jazz act BeatRoute. Traditional Music Festival Buzz: Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann hits Day 4 with Planxty O’Rourke, dance troupes, and late-night boundary-pushers Tempest and NxNW—plus a big family programme at Central Library and around the city. Metal + Mental Health: Northlane announces seventh album Anemoia (Oct 30) and new single “CUT_it,” framing it around burnout. Cultural Mashups: Danish DJ Hedegaard teams with Gansu’s Saer Group to revive Yugur songs through electronic collaboration. Global South Asian Scene: NaadhaGama UK draws 2,500+ fans for a major Sri Lankan music night, while NY artist abiraahmi debuts KAPALI, inspired by Chennai’s Kapaleeswara Temple. Music News Beyond the Stage: Barry Manilow cancels a Kentucky show again, citing “unforeseen circumstances.” Legal/Health Headline: Former child pop star Briohny Smyth sues Singapore Airlines over an alleged vocal-cord injury from a chicken satay skewer. Arts & Community: Central Province rebrands and expands its festival into the Central Music, Arts and Cultural Festival (Sept 11–13, 2026). Touring Dance: The House & Garage Orchestra announces a 2027 UK tour celebrating 10 years.