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Fresh lineup announcements are in for Roskilde, Outlook Origins and Terminal V, adding to the season's dance and electronic festival calendar. The roundup highlights key names across these events for fans and industry watchers tracking the circuit.
Merrell has struck a major new partnership with the Sundance Film Festival, becoming its official footwear brand starting in 2027. The deal signals a deeper push by the outdoor footwear label into film and entertainment culture, expanding its reach beyond traditional retail.
New South Wales has enacted landmark legislation protecting live music venues, events and festivals from closure pressures. The bill is being described as a world-first safeguard for the state's nightlife and live entertainment infrastructure.
Ralph Lauren is bringing a new fan festival, PoloFest, to Tokyo in October. The event will showcase vintage Polo merchandise alongside speaker sessions and other brand activations aimed at longtime fans.
Pearl Jam teased a new drummer reveal at Ohana Festival, with Abe Laboriel Jr. performing alongside the band, yet the lineup situation remains unresolved. The lingering uncertainty keeps fans and industry watchers guessing about the band's next move.
Eastern Margins' Margins United festival brought together diverse communities to showcase a fresh wave of East Asian sonic talent, moving beyond the K-pop label. The event signals growing momentum for emerging artists redefining the region's sound.
Fresh lineup announcements have dropped for Unsound, Simple Things and City Splash, adding to the season's dance and electronic festival calendar. The roundup highlights key bookings across these events for fans tracking the genre's live circuit.
Eddie Vedder made a surprise guest appearance with Stephen Wilson Jr. at Ohana Festival in Southern California, while Tyler Childers brought high energy to the lineup. Alabama Shakes used their set to speak out against ICE, and Jon Batiste closed with a celebratory performance.
Thai teen singer-guitarist Nene Royal took home America's Got Talent's million-dollar prize with her metal-driven performances. She's now turning her attention to a rock album and major collaborations, signaling a fresh act for the touring and festival circuit.
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and other headliners bring the annual benefit concert to Virginia Beach, with the show available to stream free online. The festival remains a major touring draw and a case study in live-event distribution.
Pearl Jam surprised fans at the Ohana Festival by revealing Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer, opening the set with 'Corduroy' as his debut track behind the kit. The lineup change marks a notable moment for one of rock's most enduring touring acts.
Kate Moss teams up with Hunter to mark the brand's 170th anniversary, revisiting the festival-boot moment she made iconic at Glastonbury in 2005. The collaboration underscores how her early 2000s style continues to shape brand storytelling today.
Following Venice, Telluride and Toronto, seven films have emerged as strong contenders for Best Picture nominations. The remaining slots stay wide open ahead of the New York Film Festival's upcoming premieres.
New York's private-members clubs are differentiating themselves with premium live events, booking talent like DJ duo ANOTR, a festival headlined by Alanis Morissette, and intimate sets from Jack Harlow. The trend signals a shift toward curated, high-end music programming as a competitive edge in the nightlife scene.
The Toronto International Film Festival's 2026 lineup delivered a slate of breakout titles generating early industry buzz, including a Michelle Yeoh-led thriller and a Mahershala Ali action feature. These standouts are shaping up as the ones to watch heading into wider release.
Dazed is programming a stage at C2C, the forward-thinking festival held in Turin, Italy. The lineup includes Theo Parrish, Elias Rønnenfelt, a Kode 9 b2b RP Boo set, and rising act Liim.
Brazilian DJ Alok headlined the New Dance Order stage at Rock in Rio 2026, playing to the stage's largest-ever audience. The set closed out the stage's programming on Saturday, underscoring Alok's pull as a major festival draw in the electronic music space.
Rolling Stone rounds up the standout titles from this year's Toronto International Film Festival, spanning a wartime documentary and Mahershala Ali's turn as an action lead. The list signals which films are generating early buzz ahead of wider release.
Save The Rave is facing backlash after artists say they went unpaid and attendees called the event a disaster. The comparisons to Fyre Festival highlight ongoing risks around promoter accountability and event execution in the live music space.
