Music Festivals Newswire

There’s a brand new country music festival coming to Langford this summer

Country music fans, we’ve got news for you! There’s a brand new country music festival dubbed “Country Roads” that’s coming to Langford’s Starlight Stadium on August 29th and you definitely won’t want to miss this hoedown. With Canadian country legends …

Sony Music and UMG form NINE BY NINE music festivals joint venture in Japan

Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have established a joint venture in Tokyo aimed at producing music festivals across Asia. The new company called NINE BY NINE Inc. was established on April 1, 2026, and is headquartered in Shibuya. Ichiro …

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Announces Top 10 Finalists for the Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest

Richardson spotlights new voices, rising talent, original music, and the stories that connect us. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists for …

Ghent neighborhood debuts music festival

The Ghent Neighborhood Association is hosting a Ghent Front Porch Music Festival with local musicians and food trucks in April. Since 2015, the Ghent neighborhood has hosted an annual Mardi Gras Parade to bring the community together, said Steve Kelly with …

Coachella music festival: How to watch the biggest headliners

April 10 (UPI) -- Coachella music festival returns Friday with a star-studded lineup of performers. Taking place over two weekends, April 10-12 and 17-19 in Indio, Calif., this year's festival features headlining acts Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, …

The Soapbox: Music festival cancellation in the UK, Eiffel Tower auction in France and war crime charges in Australia

In the United Kingdom, a music festival is canceled after Kanye West was denied entry Organizers canceled this summer’s Wireless Festival after the British government announced on Tuesday that it had prohibited rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from …

Live music, food, and fun at Coastal Music Festival in May

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) — Hampstead United Methodist Church will host the Coastal Music Festival in May. The event will feature performances by The Living Stones, God’s Chosen and 33Blurr, with appearances by The Edge Church Praise Team and the Faith Harbor …

Christian Music Festival Coming to SPAC

Written by Jonathon Norcross on April 9, 2026. Posted in Entertainment. SARATOGA SPRINGS — A one-day Christian music festival, Worship in the Pines, will be held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Friday, Sept. 11.  The inaugural event, …

Annual Fivesparks Chamber Music Festival to include a cello seminar

  The week of June 21 will see the ninth year that Fivesparks has sponsored the Chamber Music Festival in Harvard, and this year a new addition will be a cello seminar, with up to eight young cellists. Rhonda Rider, a cello teacher who has been with the …

A quick guide to the 2026 Gasparilla Music Festival, happening this weekend in downtown Tampa

Gasparilla Music Festival has long been a family-friendly tradition with plenty of pop-up entertainment between mainstage acts. Credit: Ysanne Taylor / Gasparilla Music Festival In 2012, I sat under the awning at Tampa Museum of Art and listened to a …

See the Country Thunder music festival in the 2000s

April 10, 2026, 4:00 a.m. MT Debbie Harris and David "Sly" Hensler dance to the music of entertainer Jessica Andrews during the Country Thunder concert on April 27, 2002. Follow along: Live coverage of Country Thunder 2026 Mike Rynearson/The …

Afroman to perform at Tortuga Music Festival 2026 in Fort Lauderdale

For more than 25 years, rapper-singer Afroman was remembered, if he was remembered at all, for his minor 2000 hit “Because I Got High,” a good-natured hip-hop explanation for his layabout lifestyle. Even if he were just a little-known nostalgia act, it’s …

Tremor is the world’s most remote, and perhaps best, experimental music festival

After a short but endurance-testing hike through luscious tropical terrain, myself and a group of onlookers are confronted by a man, back turned, standing barefoot on top of a mossy stone.  Twigs and branches are protruding in different directions from …

Irish music festival set to bring pub sessions to Fermanagh town

The festival will see traditional music sessions take place across pubs and venues in the town centre, with fiddles, flutes and bodhráns forming part of a programme designed to create a music trail for visitors and residents. It is organised by Enniskillen …

KDDI to deploy 5G, Starlink and AI services at Japan music festivals

KDDI has announced it will extend its "au Fes Project" to support two major music events in May 2026, Japan Jam 2026 and KCon Japan 2026, providing connectivity and digital services at both festivals. The operator said it will deploy enhanced …

FHSU New Music Festival slated for April 25 featuring local favorites

Country Thunder fans arrive Thursday to enjoy music festival

Vancouver Folk Music Festival unveils 2026 lineup where international legends mix with local indie greats

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival has unveiled its 2026 line-up, with a mix of iconic veteran acts (the U.K.’s Billy Bragg), international breakout …

Allison Figueroa Ramirez Represents Clark Avenue Middle School at Prestigious Northeastern District Music Festival

Special to the Record Last week at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, Mass., Allison Figueroa Ramirez represented the Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue Middle School and all of Chelsea Public Schools by playing the oboe in the Symphony Orchestra at the …

Charleston International Music Competition Announces 2026 Classical Finalists

Global musicians recognized for excellence in classical performance CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition (CIMC) proudly announces the finalists of the 2026 Classical …

Kirk Monteux Upcoming Ambient New-Age Album 'Total Tranquility' Release May 8, 2026 Pre-order Starting March 27, 2026

"Total Tranquility" is crafted specifically for those seeking stress relief, relaxation, escape, healing, or simply a peaceful moment of conscious listening. DORNBURG, GERMANY, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kirk Monteux …

Lan Tianyang Appointed Professor of Practice in Popular Vocal Performance at California College of Music

Renowned vocal educator Lan Tianyang has been appointed Professor of Practice in Popular Vocal Performance at California College of Music. PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California College of Music has …

AIMPRO Launches as the World’s First Performance Rights Organization Dedicated to the Creators of Generative AI Music

New PRO Bridges The Gap Between Artificial Intelligence and Music Royalties, Ensuring Creators Are Compensated in the Age of AI LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Music industry veterans announced the launch of …

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Announces Top 10 Finalists for the Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest

Richardson spotlights new voices, rising talent, original music, and the stories that connect us. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists for …

Indianapolis Music Artist Matt Firesign Launches 17 track Mixtape ‘Green Headspace’

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent artist Matt Firesign has released his second mixtape, Green Headspace, a 17-track conceptual project now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and TIDAL …

Kelly Boesch: Multi-Disciplinary Artist Opens London Exhibition At W1 Curates April 10-26

Kelly Boesch to Deliver TED Talk on Art, Music, AI and the Joy of Creativity — April 15, Vancouver; Debut Album Fairytale Out Today via Nettwerk LOS ANGELES, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kelly Boesch, multi- …

Record Riots Returns To Great Northern Mall For Memorial Day Vinyl Event

More vinyl digging at the Cleveland Record Riot in the mall. Over 40 dealer tables with LPs, CDs & more. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Record Riots is excited to return to Great Northern Mall for …

Record Riots Celebrates 400th Vinyl Record Show With Special Mother's Day Leesport Record Riot in Leesport, PA

Over 40 dealers tables selling LPs & CDs at special 400th Record Riot at the Leesport Farmers Market. Free admission for all mothers! JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Record Riots, the largest network of vinyl …

New Orleans Prepares for Jazz Fest Crowds as Visitors Seek Smarter Ways to Navigate the City

Travelers encouraged to plan ahead for transportation, accommodations, and peak festival conditions NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival approaches, the city is …

New Music Alert State of Mind from singer, songwriter and international recording artist Darryl Scotti and Big Yard

Track Title: State of Mind Genre: Pop, AAA, Americana Launch Date: 3rd April 2026 ISRC Code: QZHN92633211 SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blending 'a cappella' Americana with a jazz nuance, echoing the warm …

CHARLOTTE’S OWN BUFF FAYE STARS IN NEW AMAZON PRIME SERIES PAGEANT QUEENS PREMIERING APRIL 20

The Queen of the Queen City shines nationally as Buff Faye stars in Pageant Queens, premiering April 20. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Queen City is stepping into the national spotlight as Charlotte’s own Buff …

HANNAH MUSICK SERVES UP SUMMER HEAT WITH NEW SINGLE E.S.P.N

Hannah Musick – E.S.P.N Viral Female Rap Anthem 2026 BAKERSFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising artist Hannah Musick is turning up the temperature with her bold new single “E.S.P.N (Everything She Prefers Nasty …

Jay Diamondz Unveils Cinematic New Era with Electropop Single 'Neon City'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a breakout appearance at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards red carpet and the viral success of his January single “Antidote,” electropop artist Jay Diamondz has officially …

Mike Guldin’s ‘While I Can’ Captures a Career in Real Time

Real players, real room—While I Can captures roots music without compromise. NASHVILLE , TN, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mike Guldin’s new album While I Can isn’t chasing trends. It’s capturing it's moment on global …

Pol Theis - Honored With A Lifetime Achievement Award

NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Pol Theis with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished …

CCC MUSIC & MEDIA and GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST ISRAEL HOUGHTON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE 'LIFT UP JESUS' RELEASING APRIL 17

MARIETTA, GA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Cultural Center Music & Media (CCC Music & Media) and Grammy Award-winning artist Israel Houghton, continues to expand their influence in the gospel music space with …

A.R. Rahman LIVE with 55-piece orchestra!

A.R. Rahman LIVE in Toronto TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey led by the visionary A. R. Rahman, whose genre-defying sound has captivated audiences around the world, at Toronto’s …

Third Annual 'Forget Me Knot Music & Art Festival' Announces 2026 Dates and Concert Lineup

Cooke City, Montana’s annual fest is scheduled for August 14 & 15, 2026 COOKE CITY, MT, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Set against one of the most breathtaking mountain backdrops in the country at the gateway to …

Global Immigration Partners Explains EB-5 Investment Requirements for U.S. Green Card Applicants

Global Immigration Partners is helping international investors better understand the financial requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners is …