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Montreux Jazz Festival Spotlights a New Wave of Rising Artists in 2026

The 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival is giving several emerging artists a chance to perform on one of music’s most respected stages, with Sienna Spiro, RAYE and kwn among the names drawing attention during this year’s event. Festival organizers have continued …

Montreux Jazz Festival: Why RAYE, Sienna Spiro and More ‘Feel At Home’ at Legendary Concert Series

The Elegance Of Time, a glossy, 256-page coffee table book by Swiss-Iranian photographer Anoush Abrar, honors and illuminates the central tenet of Montreux Jazz Festival: this is an event for musicians to let go and collaborate spontaneously; to surrender …

Joy Crookes dazzles Montreux Jazz Festival with a charismatic performance

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Ezra Collective ‘wouldn’t exist’ without festivals like Montreux, band say

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Raye poses in skimpy bikinis in fun snaps from her trip to the Montreux Jazz Festival as she urges fans 'don't give up ...

By JOANNA CRAWLEY, DEPUTY SHOWBIZ EDITOR (NEWS) Published: 06:07 EDT, 7 July 2026 | Updated: 06:22 EDT, 7 July 2026 Raye enjoyed some time out with pals during her trip to the Montreux Jazz Festival last week. The singer, 28, has shared her photo album …

Deep Purple, Sting and more put British talent centre stage at 60th Montreux Jazz Festival

Author Benedetta Baldin - 7.7.2026 Montreux Jazz Festival has thrown the spotlight on British talent during the opening week of its landmark 60th edition, with Great Britain the festival’s most represented country this year, boasting 16 artists across the …

RAYE and Audemars Piguet Took Over Montreux Jazz Festival 

Friday afternoon in the Swiss mountains. There is a hive of activity going on in the Stravinsky Auditorium, as rehearsals take place ahead of RAYE’s opening performance for the Montreux Jazz Festival. The main lights are down and the hall is filled with …

Ex-vice culture minister wins AI jazz music award

Former Vice Culture Minister Yong Ho-seong / Joint Press Corps. Former Vice Culture Minister Yong Ho-seong won an artificial intelligence (AI) jazz music contest held in Montreux, Switzerland, on Friday (local time), according to the organizer. Yong…

RAYE Opens Montreux Jazz Festival With Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson

RAYE opened the 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with a guest-filled performance that brought Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson to the stage. During the set, Ronson joined RAYE for a performance of “Uptown Funk,” the 2014 hit he released with Bruno Mars. He also …

Raye opens 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests Alicia Keys And Mark Ronson

The 60th anniversary edition of the historic Montreux Jazz Festival officially kicked off with an unforgettable, one-night-only opening performance from British superstar RAYE. Co-created alongside Audemars Piguet, the specially commissioned production, …

Watch RAYE bring out Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson at Montreux Jazz Festival

RAYE surprised fans at Montreux Jazz Festival by bringing out Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson as surprise guests – check out footage below. The 2026 instalment of the festival kicked off on the Lake Geneva shoreline last night (July 3), with RAYE opening the …

Tyla’s Barely-There Bra Top Leaves Her Midriff on Full Display

Tyla has left the internet on fire again, baring her midriff in a barely-there top. The “Water” singer channelled a high-energy, Y2K-infused festival aesthetic at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. The official Instagram page of the festival shared …

The Woodward, Auberge Collection in Geneva partners with Montreux Jazz Festival

In line with the growing trend of luxury hotels leveraging hyperlocal partnerships for ultra-exclusive access, The Woodward, Auberge Collection on Lake Geneva has teamed up with the Montreux Jazz Festival (3-18 July) to offer the ultimate VIP package in …

RAYE helps launch Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests

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Kévin Germanier’s colourful poster heralds the 60th Edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The 60th Montreux Jazz Festival starts today. What better way of getting into the swing of this pivotal point in the musical calendar than by looking back at some of …

Mark Ronson and Alicia Keys join RAYE at Montreux Jazz Festival

Hollywood Vampires announce new live album “At Montreux Jazz Festival”

Author Benedetta Baldin - 1.7.2026 Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup comprising Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, have announced ‘At Montreux Jazz Festival’, an incredible live album documenting their legendary 2018 …

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Announce New Live Album 'At Montreux Jazz Festival'

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, the rock supergroup consisting of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, have announced "At Montreux Jazz Festival", a powerful live document from their legendary 2018 performance at the Montreux Jazz …

Hollywood Vampires announce 'At Montreux Jazz Festival' live album

Hollywood Vampires, the band featuring Alice Cooper, Aerosmith's Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp, have announced a new live album called At Montreux Jazz Festival. The set, which was recorded at the famed Swiss festival in 2018, is due out Aug. 7 on …

Steven 'Layzie Bone' Howse Celebrates Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Historic Hollywood Walk of Fame Honor

Steven “Layzie Bone” Howse Celebrates Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Historic Hollywood Walk of Fame Honor LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grammy Award-winning artist Steven “Layzie Bone” Howse, founding member of …

Viveeyan Explores Performance, Self-Protection and Authenticity in 'Solstice'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viveeyan, an independent singer-songwriter creating music rooted in Afro-influenced R&B and pop, invites listeners into her five-track EP Solstice, a story-driven project …

Malaysia Festival 2026 Returns to Resorts World New York City, Featuring Indian Fusion Performance by Dancer Jessica Ho

Free, family-friendly celebration of Malaysian culture and cuisine July 11, spotlighting Malaysian community diversity with Bharatanatyam fusion piece. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Consulate General of …

Lizzie Borden House Brings BORDEN: A New Musical Home to Where the Case Began

Author Cara Robertson, creators of BORDEN: A New Musical headline Aug. 1 talkback FALL RIVER, MA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For 30 years, the Historic Lizzie Borden House has been where people come to sit with one of America…

R&B Icon Q Parker and Gospel Force Jai Vaughn Release Powerful New Music Video for Faith-Forward Anthem 'Get Better'

Two time Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Q Parker & Grammy Award nominee Jai Vaughn premiere music video for their new collaborative gospel single, ”Get Better”. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two time Grammy Award …

Gina's Skinny Italian Scores Statewide Placement in Tennessee with Publix and Kroger

The Fast-Growing Better-for-You Brand Bags Big Retail Breakthrough and It’s Just Getting Started. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gina's Skinny Italian, the innovative low-carb, no-sugar-added Italian food …

Albany State University Marching Rams Show First HBCU to Perform in Historic 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Albany State University’s Marching Rams Show Band Will Make History As The First HBCU To Perform In 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade In Detroit. ALBANY, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Albany State University (ASU) Marching …

Tinsel Magazine Publishes Second Installment of "The Price of Winning" Four-Part Series

Part Two Examines How Coordinated Campaigns on Live-Ranking Platforms Deploy the Vocabulary of Harm and How That Deployment Can Be Distinguished from Real Harm NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinsel Magazine …

VESTA STREAM EXPANDS CONNECTED TV FOOTPRINT WITH LAUNCH ON VIZIO OS

Vesta Stream expands to VIZIO OS, bringing premium movies, TV series, and FAST channels to millions of connected TV viewers across the U.S. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vesta Stream Studios today announced that …

Gen Z Icon, izna, Announces Their First Concert Tour, '2026 izna Concert Tour: WHO DAT GIRL?'

Kicking Off in Seoul on September 19, Followed by Multiple Stops including Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WAKEONE’s K-pop girl group izna has announced …

Philip Bailey and T.I. Join Forces to Expand Music Is Unity's Backstage Soundcheck Program

Grammy Award-Winning Artists to Provide Foster Youth with Behind-the-Scenes Access During Concert Stops in New York, NY, Silver Spring, MD, and Charlotte, NC LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Music Is Unity, a …

Viveeyan Explores Performance, Self-Protection and Authenticity in 'Solstice'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viveeyan, an independent singer-songwriter creating music rooted in Afro-influenced R&B and pop, invites listeners into her five-track EP Solstice, a story-driven project …

Ann Hampton Callaway Brings ‘Here’s To Life’ To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea

The Tony-nominated singer-songwriter known for “Swing!” and “The Nanny” theme song brings a sophisticated evening of music to Wainscott NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea, the …

Former Race Car Driver Andrew Varona Expands Into Music with Platinum Latin Records

Former professional race car driver Andrew Varona expands into music, leading Platinum Latin Records while developing new artists and original releases. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneur, songwriter, …

GQ Makes History as First All-Female Quartet to Win Barbershop Harmony Society's International Gold Medal

Sunday Night Social is the first all-voices quartet with the first married couple to medal at the International contest NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) crowned GQ as its 2026 …

Emerging Pop R&B Artist Karlotta Releases New Song and Video ‘Put Your Money on Me” via Banner Records

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, rising Pop R&B artist Karlotta released her latest single ‘Put Your Money On Me’. With a cheeky, playful tone and distinct vocal performance, Karlotta proves that her …

RH Fox Emerges as a New Voice in New Age Piano with Debut Album: Painting in the Dark

The album release showcases expressive piano, original compositions, world-renowned talent and sonic landscapes that invite listeners on an musical journey. TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On his debut album, …

Knaggs Guitars releases limited run of 250th Anniversary Guitars

Knaggs Guitars releases limited run of 25 USA 250th Guitars to honor and celebrate our country's 250th Birthday GREENSBORO, MD, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor and celebration of our great Country’s 250th Anniversary, …

MAGDALENA TUL TEAMS UP WITH GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER KEN HIRSCH FOR NEW SINGLE 'YOU NEVER LOVED AT ALL'

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Banner Records released Magdalena Tul’s catchy and impactful “You Never Loved At All”. The single is available now on streaming platforms worldwide and is being released to radio …

2026 Summer Finalists Announced by Charleston International Music Competition

International Performers Recognized During a Season of Musical Learning, Practice, and Artistic Discovery CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition (CIMC) has announced the …