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Danish composer and violist Astrid Sonne has dropped out of the 2025 SummerStage lineup amid the conflict in Palestine, marking the third artist to be cut out of this year’s SummerStage festivities. Astrid Sonne performing …

New York Women Composers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women composers, is turning the page on a new chapter after the corporation named a new administrative director. After three years of upholding the…

The Beacon Theatre lit up as the October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour made its New York City stop on Sunday, May 25. Co-headlined by October London and Tamar Braxton, the tour delivered a night of passion, powerhouse vocals, and…

R&B star Mario and hip-hop legend Jadakiss will headline this year's All About Us festival on Juneteenth in Jersey City, NJ, promising a nostalgic celebration curated for multi-generational joy. Now in its third year, the All…

Anti Social Camp, the world's largest songwriting festival, returns to New York City for its fifth year celebrating songwriters, shaping culture, and revitalizing the city's music scene. Photo Credit: Scott Heins Often described as…

The Schenectady staple Jazz on Jay concert series is right around the corner, with this year’s lineup promising a summer of unforgettable performances for jazz enthusiasts. Bossamba, consisting of Maggie MacDougall, Wayne Hawkins,…

Billy Joel announced today his recent diagnosis with a brain disorder and must cancel the rest of his tour dates through 2026. The 76-year-old singer is suffering from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH occurs where spinal…

The Chautauqua Institution announced past board member, Kyle Keogh as the new Interim Chief Executive of the institution. Starting June 1, Keogh will step into the role of Chief Executive for the 2025 season. Stepping into the role…

A new independent film, "Summer Jam at Watkins Glen: The Documentary", is set to shed light on one of music’s most monumental events. Produced in part by Summer Jam concert promoters Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel, the film tells the…

Music Haven released the 2025 summer lineup for their 35th season in Central Park in Schenectady with a diverse program of genres from global jazz to Punjabi party music. Music Haven is a free concert series, bringing international…