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Last update: 8 hours agoRoyal Music Diplomacy: King Charles III visited Belfast, sampling Irish culture and pushing for a “royal hip-hop lesson” during a Northern Ireland stop that also included meetings with Michelle O’Neill and youth groups. Streaming Mega-Move: Disney+ will livestream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits in 2026, expanding festival access internationally with live sets, backstage footage, and interviews. Big-City Fundraising: Education Through Music’s 35th anniversary gala in NYC hit record fundraising, backing music education across 51 under-resourced schools. Festival Fever: Highland Park’s Arroyo Secodelic returns with 65 bands across seven stages, while Portland’s Rockstar Energy Open skate+music event is set for Aug. 14–16. Industry Watch: Texas is pressing “payola” claims into streaming, sending civil demands to major platforms over alleged undisclosed paid influence. Local Live Calendar: Millsboro’s Tuesday-night free concerts at Cupola Park kick off again, and Hagerstown’s Live at Hub City Vinyl books five late-May shows.
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