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Oh, What a Beautiful Day- Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals
Come see multi-award winning, Andrew Polec, take you on a tour of Broadway's Golden Era! Polec, who was nominated for a Craig Noel Award for his work as Monty in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder last year at North Coast Rep, will sing hits from Oklahoma!, The Music Man, West Side Story,... - March 11, 2026 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Beau Jest at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story. Omri Schein directs Samuel Ashdown,* Josh Cahn,* Benjamin Cole, Katrina Michaels,* Joel Polis,* and Jill Remez.* Christopher M. Williams* is the Production Stage Manager. Alyssa Hayden and... - March 09, 2026 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Copperlight Announces "A Civic Cultural Evening": A New Chapter for Stratford’s Arts Scene
Copperlight Presents: One Night. One Community. One Unforgettable Experience. Featuring Romulo Delgado - February 25, 2026 - Copperlight
Scottsdale Philharmonic Announces Program for March 22 Concert
The Scottsdale Philharmonic invites classical music lovers to experience “A Rhapsody of Passion and Elegance” at its next concert on Sunday, March 22. This concert features Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Borodin’s “Symphony No.3”,... - February 25, 2026 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Independent Artists Push Back: Leerecs Soft Launches Direct-to-Fan Platform to Reclaim Music Ownership and Revenue
As streaming platforms consolidate power and compress artist margins, independent musicians face increasing economic pressure. Leerecs soft launches a direct-to-fan platform designed to rebalance that equation. The system enables artists to sell DRM-free music, vinyl, cassettes, and fully integrated merchandise from a single storefront while retaining ownership, transparent payouts, and distribution control. - February 23, 2026 - Leerecs Ventures LLC
Southpaw Releases New Single About Divorce
Award-Winning Country Trio Southpaw Releases New Single “I Do Over” - February 13, 2026 - Southpaw
Maestro Michelangelo Canale Brings International Dance Festival and Adult Dance Competition to Florida
Maestro Michelangelo Canale, an internationally renowned ballet master, has founded the St. Petersburg Festival of Dance, bringing world-class training, an adult ballet competition, and global dance events to the region. - February 10, 2026 - St. Petersburg Festival of Dance
Too Alive: A Young Human Brings an AI Singer to Life
Too Alive is a first-ever live concert where a young human brings AI character Chaisen Hale to life. Thirteen-year-old John Victor embodies Chaisen on stage while Chaisen’s voice leads the show, with John singing one song in his own voice. Blending live music, theatrical storytelling, and immersive video, Too Alive shares a story of resilience and hope—a raw human–AI collaboration where technology creates opportunity. - February 06, 2026 - Chaisen Hale
Animal Farm at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show with striking drama in this cleverly adapted version by Ian Wooldridge of George Orwell’s Animal Farm as its next student production. Featured in the cast are (Conor Buffini, Carlsbad; Benedict Heaps, Normal Heights; Kiera Hewitt,... - February 01, 2026 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Jaeigh Gallagher Records Launches Supernova: A Transparent, Global Pop Group Docuseries Built in PA
Supernova is a global, co-ed pop group being formed through a transparent, in-public docuseries led by independent label Jaeigh Gallagher Records. The project documents auditions, online training, and group development in real time, giving audiences rare access to how a pop group is built from the ground up. Centered on inclusivity, global talent, and ethical artist development, Supernova challenges traditional industry gatekeeping by showing the full process, not just the final debut. - January 31, 2026 - Jaeigh Gallagher Records, LLC
High School Student Launches MusicSynth, an AI-Powered Platform Transforming How Students Practice Music
Built by violinist Abhimanyu Kaushik, the free tool helps students bridge the gap between sheet music and finger placement through real-time visual feedback. - January 28, 2026 - Abhimanyu Kaushik
A Classic Comes to Life on Stage. Theatre 121 to Present Singin’ in the Rain. Performances Begin Feb. 20, 2026 Woodstock Opera House
Theatre 121 will present Singin’ in the Rain February 20–March 1, 2026, at the Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, Illinois. Based on the beloved classic film, the musical celebrates Hollywood’s golden age with iconic songs, dazzling choreography, and laugh-out-loud comedy. - January 28, 2026 - Theatre 121
The Maltese Falcon at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The search for the legendary black bird takes a comedic twist in this world premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Matthew Salazar-Thompson's new version of Dashiell Hammett's noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San... - January 27, 2026 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Concert Artists Guild’s ArcoStrum Presents Scarlatti to Piazzolla on February 3 in New York
Winners of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Competition, ArcoStrum presents Scarlatti to Piazzolla on February 3 in New York City. The violin–guitar duo performs music spanning Baroque, tango, film, and Chinese traditions, highlighting inventive programming and cross-cultural artistry. - January 22, 2026 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
Albert M. Carter Launches a New Music & Creator Consulting Company in Dubai — Turning Streams Into Scalable Businesses
Albert M. Carter, Recording Academy member and partner at Wave Sound Studio, has launched a new music & creator consulting business in Dubai. With over 2 billion streams across projects and experience working with artists like Rick Ross, Lil Tjay, and Yo Yo Honey Singh, Carter helps artists turn attention into revenue through strategy, systems, and tech-driven monetization—shifting creators from chasing hype to building real businesses. - January 17, 2026 - Wave Sound Studio
CSIFF 2026: Free Student Film Submissions — Ends March 27
Early Bird Savings: Caribbean & Caribbean-Diaspora Undergraduate & Graduate Student Filmmakers - January 16, 2026 - Conch Shell Productions
Professional Dance Network (PDN) Announces "Treasures of the World," a Celebration of Global Culture
A cultural festival is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event will celebrate dance, music, food, and arts representing various global cultures. Admission to the festival grounds is free. A Cultural Dance Performance, a central feature of the day, will begin at 3:00 PM at the James Armstrong Theatre. - January 12, 2026 - Professional Dance Network
iclypzx! Kicks Off 2026 with New Single “On Top”
ICLYPZX! releases his new single “ONTOP” on January 9, 2026 across all major streaming platforms. The high-energy underground hip-hop track introduces a focused, fearless, and explicitly real new chapter for the Connecticut-based artist, driven by atmospheric production, raw presence, and forward momentum. Built for listeners who value intensity and authenticity, “ONTOP” fits playlists highlighting emerging underground, alternative, and experimental artists shaping the next wave. TAKEOVA. - January 09, 2026 - iclypzx!
Martin Bv Enters the "Cool" Era
Martin Bv's listeners on Spotify has more than doubled over the past month as his anticipated upcoming album nears release later this year. "For Victory" The first single of his upcoming album "Cool" hit streaming services the January 1, 2026 and is already one of his most... - January 06, 2026 - Martin Bv
Sugatop Music Announces Its Official Imprint Launch
Sugatop Music, an independent, artist-led record label officially launches in 2026. - January 05, 2026 - Sugatop Music
Artist Arnaud Quercy Presents “Research on Harmony” at Salon Metamorphose, Paris
Arnaud Quercy presents “Research on Harmony” at Salon Metamorphose, Paris. Each painting translates a musical chord into color through ideamorphism. Halle des Blancs-Manteaux, December 26 – January 4. - January 03, 2026 - Arnaud Quercy Creations
Louisa Gillis at North Coast Repertory Theatre
A haunting incident from forty years ago ignites this explosive world premiere about the devasting ripple effects of revenge at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the... - December 25, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Naiheem Lee Debuts “Rockstar (feat. SKIZEES)” - Guitar-Led Modern R&B Single Out Now via SKIZEES MUSIC
SKIZEES MUSIC announces the debut single “Rockstar (feat. SKIZEES)” from new modern R&B/soul-rock artist Naiheem Lee — a guitar-tagged anthem with R&B swing, rock-sized lift, and hip-hop swagger. Out now on major platforms; press assets available. - December 23, 2025 - Momentum Enterprise Inc
Northeastern Ballet Theatre Announces Open Auditions for Its Production of Cinderella
Open Tryouts January 17-18 | Family-Friendly Performances May 2-3 at Kingswood Regional Arts Center Northeastern Ballet Theatre (NBT) is excited to announce open auditions for its spring production of Cinderella—a timeless tale of magic, transformation, and good triumphing over evil. Dancers... - December 22, 2025 - Northeastern Ballet Theatre
Conch Shell International Film Fest Opens Submissions for 2026 Festival Celebrating Caribbean & Diaspora Storytellers
Entering its fourth year, Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) has opened submissions for its 2026 edition, to be presented in New York City in partnership with the York College Performing and Fine Arts Department. - December 20, 2025 - Conch Shell Productions
Rox DJ Celebrates 700K Views and 54K Streams in One Year of Musical Renaissance
Italian DJ and producer Rox DJ relaunches his career with licensed reworks, EDM and techno productions, and a fast‑growing community across TikTok and YouTube. One year since November 2024, he reports 582K+ views, 54K+ streams, and a unique narrative sound identity. - December 16, 2025 - Rox DJ Music
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Rep
Tuesday Night Comics returns to North Coast Rep. Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from... - December 16, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Martin Bv A.I Innovator Announces New Album
Trondheim-based techno artist Martin Bv has announced his upcoming album "Cool," set for release in March 2026. The lead single "For Victory" will drop on January 1, 2026. - December 08, 2025 - Martin Bv
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya North America Showcases Nationwide Talent Through Its Hindustani Classical Music Competition
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya North America (GMV-NA) hosted Hindustani Classical Music Competition, drawing participants from across the U.S. for a showcase of vocal talent. Guided by an expert jury—Manjusha Patil, Saurabh Kadgaonkar, and Saili Oak—the event offered a structured platform for students to demonstrate skill, discipline, and commitment to the Hindustani classical tradition. Winners will be honored in person on April 12, 2026, in Chicago by Padmashri Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande. - December 08, 2025 - Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, North America
Tocarra Releases New Single “Come & Get Your Kids” Featuring MrBravalis
“Come & Get Your Kids” paints a vivid, humorous, and all-too-relatable picture of the realities of babysitting—especially when parents promise to “be home soon,” only to arrive much later than expected. Tocarra and MrBravalis each perform their own scenes through clever vocal delivery, bringing the frustrations, comedy, and chaos of babysitting to life. - December 07, 2025 - They Authentic Records LLC
New Zealand Artist David Pomeroy Releases His 200th Album, “Universe of Sound”
New Zealand Artist David Pomeroy Releases His 200th Album, “Universe of Sound.” He provides details of how this album came about, why it's important, and the significance of this achievement. - December 07, 2025 - David Pomeroy Music
GiantLands Fifth Age Launches with Indigenous Futurism Titles Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Two Decades of Transmedia Worldbuilding Realized in Science Fantasy RPG Adventure and Novel - December 01, 2025 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
Conch Shell Productions Presents Arthur W. French III’s "Dinner With Roxie" at the CSP New Works Fest 2025
Unflinching, intimate, unforgettable—Arthur W. French III’s newest play confronts the heart with tenderness and truth. - December 01, 2025 - Conch Shell Productions
Scottsdale Philharmonic Announces Program for its Annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 7
The Scottsdale Philharmonic will hold its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 7. “We look forward to playing many family holiday favorites such as ‘Carol of the Bells’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘O Holy Night’, ‘The Christmas Song’ and many... - November 26, 2025 - Scottsdale Philharmonic
Image Quilt, a Film Production Company, Will Premiere "Sketches from the Edge of Flamenco," Cinematic Dance Theater from Filmmaker/Choreographer Omonike Akinyem, in Nyc.
"Sketches from the Edge of Flamenco" opens December 9 and runs monthly through March 24 at 16 Cowries Space at Rodney’s, a fluid venue dedicated to dance and theater. This multidisciplinary play explores how flamenco erupts in the lives of diverse characters caught between turmoil, love, and decay. The work blends film, live performance, dance, and projection to reveal how flamenco becomes a mirror, a refuge, and a provocation. - November 25, 2025 - Image Quilt Productions, Inc.
Brighter Suns Presents Next Release: "Ants on a Wire"
Brighter Suns to release their latest single, Ants on a Wire, for all streaming/download platforms on 12/5/25 - November 24, 2025 - Brighter Suns
Leap Expands Marketing & Analytics Solution with New Key Leaders to Drive Growth
Leap Event Technology just launched a fully built-out Marketing & Analytics powerhouse designed to help clients sell more tickets, reach more fans, and better understand their audiences. Led by top strategists, innovators, and creatives from brands like the NBA, Nike, and Live Nation, this new offering turns data into real outcomes, not more dashboards, giving clients a transparent, end-to-end growth engine across every channel. - November 20, 2025 - Leap Event Technology
The Adventures of Robin Hood at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show with bubbling energy and comedic buffoonery in this British Pantomime version of The Adventures of Robin Hood as its next student production. Featured in the cast are (Stewart Armstrong, Poway; Conor Buffini, Carlsbad; Simone Cho, Carmel Valley;... - November 18, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
How to Write a Holiday at North Coast Rep Reading Series
Is there any room for a good old fashioned story anymore? Join the Christopherson's as they face - horror of horrors - a Holiday weekend without wifi, without phones, even without electricity! Is conversation enough to bridge connection? Will imagination spark reconciliation? Is the perfect Family... - November 18, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Impro's Dickens UnScripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre
A holiday comedy inspired by the works of Charles Dickens. This is a Winter Holiday show built on vivid narration and rich characters inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, all of it improvised. Paul Rogan directs Amy Kidd, Gale Brennan, Leanna Dindal, Mike Rock, Paul Rogan, and Ryan Smith. - November 18, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Ms. Scroogeworth Makes Global History as First Black Female–Led Reimagining of "A Christmas Carol"
Created by Memphis writer and director Tymika Chambliss-Williams, "Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical" returns for its 2025 mainstage season, marking global history as the first Black female–led reimagining of "A Christmas Carol." - November 16, 2025 - Vibranium Media Group
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Renews Contract with Maestro Dane Lam as Music and Artistic Director
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is proud to announce the renewal of Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam’s contract, reaffirming the Orchestra’s commitment to artistic excellence and dynamic leadership under his baton and anchoring a lasting, wide-reaching partnership through June 2031. Since assuming the role in July 2023, Lam has brought fresh energy, international perspective, and visionary programming to Hawaiʻi’s only professional symphony. - November 14, 2025 - Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
The Return of Mark Robertson for "Turn It Around" by "Christmas The Band"
Independent music label, Rudolf Music, is releasing a new single and video of “Turn It Around” by "Christmas The Band." This song encompasses in a Rock, Progressive Rock musical style the possibility of turning around a situation. - November 10, 2025 - Rudolf Music
Jules the Lion Redefines Modern Soul with New Single “Love After Love”
A timeless ode to rediscovering intimacy — the title track from the forthcoming EP. - November 10, 2025 - Jules the Lion
Opera to Honor Air Force Hero Major Fernando Ribas-Dominicci
Ribas-Dominicci, will be presented on the Main Stage as part of the Opera Austin Festival at KMFA (41 Navasota) on Saturday, November 15 at 8:30pm CST. - November 04, 2025 - Nathan Felix
Earl LC Robinson Former Member of the Platinum Recording R&B Group Public Announcement Passes Away at 59
Earl LC Robinson former member of the Platinum Recording R&B group Public Announcement passes away at 59. The R&B group Public Announcement was founded in 1991 by Earl Robinson. R Kelly hired the group after firing his previous group, MGM. The original members of Public Announcement were Earl Robinson, Andre Boykins, and Ricky Webster. - November 02, 2025 - They Authentic Records LLC
Cupid Guitars Announces Launch of Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar Designed by 15-Year-Old Girl
15-Year-Old Alli Cazaam Nelson Designs Unique Beginner/Professional Guitar - October 28, 2025 - Alli Cazaam
2 Pianos 4 Hands at North Coast Repertory Theatre
By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back 2 Pianos 4 Hands for the holiday season. Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. Tom Frey directs Richard Todd Adams* and Max Roll.* The design team... - October 24, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
iAMZOE Drops Dual Singles “Bounce Dat” & “Pressure Built Different” — Available Everywhere October 17, 2025
Florida artist iAMZOE, under Swift Aid Muzik Group, drops back-to-back singles — “Bounce Dat” and “Pressure Built Different” — delivering high-energy club vibes and motivational trap anthems. These records mark the next chapter in iAMZOE’s “Own Ya Chaos” movement, merging raw storytelling with undeniable bounce. - October 22, 2025 - iAMZOE Apparel
Neighbors Turned Bandmates Release Dreamy Debut Album — Goodnight, Harleytown, Goodnight
What started as three neighbors jamming in an apartment hallway has become one of Queens’ most promising new indie acts. Today, Self Titled Debut releases their first full-length album, Goodnight, Harleytown, Goodnight — a heartfelt, self-produced record born entirely within the walls... - October 17, 2025 - Self Titled Debut