Music Festivals Newswire

Pill Testing Set to Become a Permanent Fixture at NSW Music Festivals

Pill testing is set to become a regular feature at selected NSW music festivals, with the state government committing $4.3 million to continue the service from October. The move follows a 12-month trial that found drug checking reduced harm and influenced …

NSW Commits $4.3 Million to Continue Pill Testing at Music Festivals

The NSW Government will commit $4.3 million to continue drug checking services at selected music festivals, following an independent evaluation that found the program reduced drug-related harm and changed how some festival goers approached taking illicit …

NSW Commits $4.3 Million To Keep Pill Testing At Music Festivals

Drug checking will return to selected NSW music festivals from October after the state government announced $4.3 million to continue the program. The service was trialled at 12 festivals over the past year with more than 1,800 people visiting, and around 1 …

Minns Government commits to drug checking at NSW music festivals after successful trial

The Minns Labor Government has announced a $4.3 million commitment to continue drug checking services at selected NSW music festivals from October this year, following a successful 12 month trial and independent evaluation. The independent evaluation led …

Pill testing to resume at NSW music festivals

Pill testing will become a permanent feature at selected music festivals across NSW, the state government announced on Wednesday. Drug checks will resume in October after being trialled last year, where unexpected substances were found in 8 per cent of …

NSW Government To Deliver Drug Checking Services At Music Festivals After Successful Trial

The NSW Government has committed $4.3 million to continue offering drug checking services at selected NSW music festivals from October, following a successful 12 month trial. The service will allow festival goers to anonymously provide sample substances ( …

No big stars, free entry: How did Singapore alt music festival Baybeats reach its 25th year?

SINGAPORE –In a city-state where multi-night stadium spectacles by the likes of music megastars like Taylor Swift and BTS dominate mainstream culture, Singapore’s longest-running alternative music festival, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Baybeats, is …

SK Innovation's Music Festival for Developmental Disabilities Turns 10

Members of the Namsan ART Orchestra, winner of the grand prize, pose for a photo at the awards ceremony of the 10th Great Music Festival (GMF) for people with developmental disabilities, held by SK Innovation at COEX in Seoul on Nov. 1. Courtesy of SK …

Sorrel Nation plays Southdowns Music Festival ahead of second album

Off the back of a very happy time at the Wickham Festival, Sorrel Nation heads to the Southdowns Music Festival this September. The gig comes at an exciting time for her as she counts down to her second album which will be released on October 23, Creeping …

The international ethno-music festival "Echo of the Nomads" has opened in Cholpon-Ata

The international ethno-music festival "Echo of the Nomads" has kicked off in Cholpon-Ata, gathering performers from 20 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Latvia. The event promises to be a bright highlight in the …

Beloved free music festival to return to Oxfordshire village this weekend

Bunkfest is the event of the year in Wallingford's calendar, bringing the people together from across Oxfordshire and beyond for a weekend of free music and fun in green spaces and venues across the town from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6 …

London is getting a two-day Dolly Parton music festival

The world will always love Dolly Parton. When she died on August 25 aged 80, the country music megastar left an unparalleled legacy not only as a legendary singer and songwriter but as an actor, businesswoman, philanthropist and unapologetic advocate for …

Sad end for country music festival being shut down for good after 30 years of concerts and fireworks

A BELOVED country music festival and community event is set to close next year after over 30 years. Organizers said rising economic costs and logistical challenges made the festival untenable. The Wild West Festival in Hays, a city in northwestern Kansas, …

Britain’s best music festival, surely

Shambala Festival Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ SHAMBALA lives by its principles: meat-and-plastic-free, 100 per cent renewable energy, no corporate sponsors — and this year it has become the country’s first festival owned purely by its own workers, …

Pill testing at NSW music festivals

NSW commits $4.3m to continue drug checking at selected music festivals

NSW will roll out pill testing at selected music festivals from October after a trial found the service helped cut harm and reached people who had never before used health support. The Minns government has committed $4.3m to continue the program at up to …

7 Questions: How Sunnyside Music Festival Turns a Day of Music Into Year-Round Impact

The Sunnyside Music Festival has long been more than a free day of Colorado music in North Denver. The volunteer-led nonprofit uses festival proceeds to support its Small Grants Program, investing in youth arts organizations and helping young people access …

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Is The Music Festival We Need

Daisy Chain Fields was a success even before gates opened. Olivia Rodrigo’s one-day, women-led lineup music festival, held this past sweltering Saturday in Irvine, California, raised $10 million for 10 non-profit organizations that advocate for women and …

‘The reality is young people take risks’: Pill testing at NSW music festivals gets green light

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA The divisive pill testing regime is set to stay in NSW under a $4.3 million program to roll out drug checks at 15 music festivals annually, …

MICHAEL JACKSON, FREDDIE MERCURY, THE BEATLES, BRITNEY SPEARS & MORE HIT $4 MILLION MUSIC MEMORABILIA AUCTION

LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, has announced its next major Music Live Auction, taking place in the UK across two live days …

Three Screenplays by Sarantos Melogia Named Quarterfinalists in Final Draft's 2026 Big Break Screenwriting Contest

Born to Fail, X9, and The Last Blessing all advance in the prestigious screenwriting competition CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Writer and multidisciplinary artist Sarantos is celebrating a major …

Arts A La Carte Announces Bold 2026 Fall Season Lineup and Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Southern California nonprofit theatre organization launches $15,000 fundraiser with rock legends, immersive cabaret, psychological thrillers and holiday fun! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOS ANGELES, CA …

Buzzzup LIive on Playstore + SeatSpark Unveil Industry's Premier Seat Selection System Powered by FaceTicket™

SeatSpark & http://Boletron.com.mx Unveil Industry's Premier Seat Selection System Powered by FaceTicket™ (USPTO Patent Pending US 64/137,541) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* …

Ronnie Darko Delivers a High-Energy Electronic Statement With Striking Single 'Screecher'

CONCORD, NH, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electronic music artist and producer Ronnie Darko has released his main single, “Screecher,” across Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, Instagram, and other digital platforms. …

Adriana’s Insurance Brings Banda El Recodo to Pico Rivera

Super Jaripeo Baile brings music, culture, and community together September 6, 2026. PICO RIVERA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adriana’s Insurance is doing it again, this time bringing Banda El Recodo to Pico Rivera for a …

SPOZZ Brings Artist Subscriptions Directly Into Music Streaming

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SPOZZ is expanding its Direct-to-Fan Music App with artist subscriptions for exclusive content, bringing music streaming and recurring fan support together in one experience. Artists …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Spencer Sutherland releases epic new single "Somebody's Gonna Love Me"

Spencer Sutherland Drops Glam Rock Anthem "Somebody's Gonna Love Me" OH, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spencer Sutherland puts himself squarely in the spotlight in the new music video for “Somebody’s Gonna Love Me …

New single alert, Da gaimchng3r: 'Addicted' Featuring Kali Red

Da gaimchng3r "Addicted (feat. Kali Red)." This track features a fresh, modern sound that should appeal to hip hop fans both young and old. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veteran Los Angeles rapper Da …

Farrah Mechael Bridges Opera and Pop on New Album 'The Feeling'

Following her classical project “Remembrance,” Mechael challenges the idea that artists must choose one lane, bridging opera and pop with one artistic identity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Estani releases new music video for "Tú de Mí Te Acordarás"

Estani Honors Her Grandmother's Legacy With New Cumbia Version of "Tú de Mí Te Acordarás" AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Estani’s “Tú de Mí Te Acordarás” and “Déjame En Paz” are part of Tu De Mi …

HIP Video Promo Presents: Christopher Wyze & The Tellers premiere new music video "Naptown Blues" on Music-News.com

Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Honor Indianapolis Blues History on New Single "Naptown Blues" IN, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indianapolis-based Christopher Wyze & The Tellers are looking backward to move …

GREYE Earns Four Josie Music Awards Nominations

Southern Rock Band Recognized in Four Major Categories, Including Album of the Year DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern rock band GREYE has earned four nominations for the 2026 Josie Music Awards, adding …

DENVER’S POPSTAR, JAIEL, ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM THE BLOOMING HEARTS CLUB–A COMING-OF-AGE STORY ABOUT THE COURAGE TO BLOOM

The 9-track project arrives September 4, capping a year-long visual and sonic journey DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DENVER, CO – August 24, 2026 – On September 4, Denver-based singer-songwriter Jaiel releases …

The MusicFest at Steamboat Announces 2027 Lineup, Debuts VIP Experiences, and Opens Booking for Its Landmark 41st Year

The MusicFest at Steamboat Announces 2027 Lineup, Debuts VIP Experiences, and Opens Booking for Its Landmark 41st Year STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO September 1, 2026...The …

150 Years After Tom Sawyer, Adam Nelson's "Huckleberry Jim" Launches Where Twain's America Began

Nelson's debut novel arrives at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum during Banned Books Week, as America marks its 250th year HANNIBAL, MO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One hundred fifty years after "The …

Farrah Mechael Honors Her Heritage with Original Aramaic Finale on Contemporary Opera 'Remembrance'

The opera's final movement combines Aramaic lyrics, Iraqi Maqam vocal traditions, and contemporary piano techniques in a tribute to memory, home, and heritage. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While most …

Soboba Casino Resort Welcomes Mentalist Colin Cloud On Friday, October 16th

SAN JACINTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soboba Casino Resort is proud to welcome mentalist Colin Cloud to the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, October 16th at 9pm. The show promises an unforgettable …

The ColorChecker Turns 50: Five Decades of Trusted Color, and the Next Generation of Creators It Will Serve

The ColorChecker has defined accurate color for 50 years. Calibrite celebrates that legacy while looking ahead to the creators shaping what comes next. WHITE PLAINS, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calibrite today …

Award-Winning British Country Artist Bee Smith Signs Nashville Publishing Deal With Thornton Cline Music

Acclaimed singer-songwriter brings established songwriting recognition and international chart success to publishing partnership with Thornton Cline Music. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British country …