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The market for music merch drops platforms is projected to grow 14.7% a year through 2030, fueled by social commerce, limited-edition fan products and deeper artist-brand tie-ups. North America leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow…

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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category could help Asian music reach global audiences, while also sparking more recognition for distinct languages and traditions.

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The 17th Destination Wedding Planners Congress held its first India edition in Udaipur from Oct. 6-8, drawing more than 350 attendees from over 70 countries.

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Waseda University released a new episode of its English-language podcast series on Oct. 14, 2026, featuring Assistant Professor Shahida Pervin on migration, labor shortages and Japan’s economic future.

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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ is using the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category to argue for more rigorous, cross-cultural listening.

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Lessonface will open a new season of free online masterclasses with The MET Orchestra Musicians starting in October, featuring harp, oboe and violin sessions led by principal players from the orchestra.

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Sinbosen is targeting importers, distributors and rental companies with digital power amplifiers built for concerts, stadiums and other professional venues.

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Yamaha Music India wrapped the Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 grand finale in Bengaluru, where Neuhof School Band from Mizoram took top honors in a nationwide youth battle of the bands.

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Bryan Stenler Studios is broadening its transmedia entertainment push with new music, virtual performers and cinematic storytelling tied to its The Sower Universe concept.

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The National Chamber Orchestra filled Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown on October 3 with Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, earning standing ovations after each major work.

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The global market for digital music, images and video is projected to grow to $1,397.17 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.

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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.

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A new episode of On The Record with Christian Briggs argues that China’s progress in quantum computing, autonomous systems and critical-mineral supply chains could create new pressure points for U.S. cybersecurity, defense planning and financial…

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Long An International Port will serve as Host Port for ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027, set for March 23-25, 2027, in Ho Chi Minh City. The role puts Vietnam’s logistics ambitions in the regional spotlight as supply chain resilience, connectivity and…

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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.

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Earshot Jazz gave vocalist and festival director Eugenie Jones its John Gilbreath Service Excellence Award at the 2026 festival kickoff in Seattle.

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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.

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Performing Arts at Fawn Lake will host pianist John Novacek and violinist Laura Frautschi on Saturday, Nov. 21, for a program of chamber music masterworks and holiday favorites.

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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says his Mandarin song “Child,” written after the birth of his twins, is both a personal fatherhood story and a case for broader understanding of Asian music.

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Derek Hui, the Toronto-born entrepreneur now based in Tokyo, says photographing more than 400 weddings gave him the discipline he later used to fund and manage artists.