KENT, Ohio — The Kent Blossom Music Festival is back for its 58th season, bringing young musicians from around the world to Northeast Ohio for more than a month of concerts, coaching and collaboration. The festival, which runs from June 21 through July 26, is a partnership between Kent State University and The Cleveland Orchestra....
Artistic director Hana S. Sharif has announced her resignation from Washington, D.C.’s Arena Stage, effective June 30. In an email sent June 26, Sharif said she found herself in conflict with Arena Stage’s board. “Ultimately, the Board and I arrived at a crossroads—one defined not by a lack of shared love for this institution, but by...
Soundmouse GM David McIninch. Photo Credit: BMI Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of June 26th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request...
In a Thursday press release, Sitka Tribe of Alaska said they expect visitors to “treat our people, our homelands, and our culture with respect.” (KCAW/McKenney) Sitka Tribe of Alaska has joined several other Southeast Alaska tribes — including Ketchikan Indian Community and Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska — in...
Penguin Press/William Morrow The Rolling Stones and Soundgarden are two of the most influential bands in the history of rock – and two new books tell their stories. The Rolling Stones by Bob Spitz is a history of the band, but also of drugs, women and feuds. In today’s episode, the author gives Here &...
LADDER is thrilled to welcome World of Crow for an exclusive one-day pop-up — and this one is worth clearing your calendar for. We’re opening our doors for something special. LADDER is thrilled to welcome World of Crow for an exclusive one-day pop-up — and this one is worth clearing your calendar for. World of...
LOS ANGELES, California — Through music and the experiences of several women, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square celebrated “Songs of Hope,” honored women, raised money to help women and children around the world and testified of the Savior through music during the “Songs of Hope” concerts this week. The choir was back...
ROTHBURY, Mich — Electric Forest, one of West Michigan’s largest music festivals, begins today at the Double JJ Resort in the village of Rothbury. The sold-out, four-day festival features more than 100 artists and draws thousands of music fans from across the country. No single-day tickets were available on the festival’s website, meaning attendees will...
Luke Bryan (Disney/Connie Chornuk) If there’s a naughty list at CMA Fest, Luke Bryan’s probably on it. It’s a confession the superstar made backstage as he prepared to close out the 2026 Nissan Stadium shows earlier in June, making him the final artist to play the festival in the original home of the Tennessee Titans....
Leave it to Beyoncé to drop the ultimate Father’s Day tribute. On Sunday night (June 21), Queen Bey’s haircare brand, Cécred, closed out Father’s Day by sharing a link to a seven-minute vlog titled “The Blueprint.” And, when it comes to The Carters, the whole world knows exactly who “The Blueprint” refers to. Narrated by...