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Jazz Sudbury scouting for emerging jazz artists
The Sudbury Star
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July 1, 2025
Jazz Sudbury is looking for the future stars of Canadian jazz.Article content To that end, Jazz Sudbury is holding its annual Emerging Artist Showcase, a competition to promote up-and-coming jazz artists.Article content “Every year, we look...
Almost Famous to appear in Amazon Prime’s The Tribe, Season 2
DNA India
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"The Tribe" Season 2 on Amazon Prime will feature musical duo Almost Famous more prominently, expanding their roles on and off screen. Almost Famous's Second Season will feature a musical narrative driven by the million-dollar pair of the first...
Stockholm seeing a huge increase in Canadian travellers in July: Skyscanner trending destination
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 4, 2025
Entering the height of summer travel, Canadians are looking to Sweden for their July vacations. Information provided to Yahoo Canada from Skyscanner revealed that there has been a 79 per cent month-over-month increase in flight bookings from...
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
Pique Newsmagazine
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July 1, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation. OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country...
In Canada: Shania Twain, Les Cowboys Fringants & More Legacy Acts Enjoy Chart Bumps
Billboard
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July 3, 2025
It’s the week of Canada Day (July 1), and some of the nation’s favourite legacy artists are back on the charts. On the Billboard Canadian Albums chart dated July 5, L’amerique Pleure, the concert film soundtrack by Quebec rock band Les Cowboys...
Concertgoers at new Rogers Stadium sound off on washrooms, water, crowd control
Toronto Sun
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July 1, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto & GTA The entrance to Toronto’s newest music venue Rogers Stadium, near Downsview Park, is seen on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk /Toronto Sun Some concertgoers who trekked to the new Rogers...
Kendrick Lamar Breaks Record with ‘Luther’ on Hot Rap Songs Chart
Times News Global
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July 4, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Kendrick Lamar has made history by setting a new record on the Hot Rap Songs chart with his latest hit, “Luther.” Released as part of his album GNX, the track has remained at number one for 27 weeks, surpassing Lamar’s previous...
Why Are Immigrants From Tropical Countries Coming to This Arctic Outpost?
Reason Magazine
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July 8, 2025
This is part of Reason's 2025 summer travel issue. Click here to read the rest of the issue. On Saturday night, I had Indian food at a mosque potluck. The next day, I went to an African church service full of gospel music. In between, I went to a...
Canada Day Parade draws crowds to downtown Sechelt, July 1
Coast Reporter
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July 1, 2025
The 11-day syíyaya Days celebration culminated with the parade, followed by activities in Hakett Park. 'O Canada!' Sunshine Coast residents and visitors crowded Sechelt's downtown core July 1, to celebrate Canada Day with a parade followed by...
“It’s become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent damage”: Joe Trohman to miss remainder of Fall Out Boy’s 2025 shows as he requires operation on injured right hand
MusicRadar
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July 8, 2025
Joe Trohman has announced that he will be out of action for the rest of the year as he faces surgery on an injured picking hand. The Fall Out Boy guitarist admits that has been playing through the pain barrier for some time now, and taking to...
Blood Orange Plots Autumn Shows At London's Alexandra Palace Theatre And Electric Bristol
Stereoboard
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Photo: Vinca Petersen Blood Orange has announced a short run of UK shows for the autumn. The singer-songwriter, real name Dev Hynes, will play three dates at the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London on November 8, 9 and 10, with all shows presented...
Connect by Live Nation latest study reveals mass mainstream influence of country music in Australia
Australian Leisure
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Leading sponsorship, creative and experiential agency in music - Connect by Live Nation - has released its latest study ‘Step Into Country’ unveiling the mass mainstream influence of country music in Australia - now the third largest country music...
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Santa Maria Times - California
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Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status. This challenges the...
Canada’s presence in Sri Lanka grounded in durable principles
Colombo Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Canada, in a message to mark Canada Day, says its presence in Sri Lanka is grounded in durable principles. The High Commissioner for Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Eric Walsh said that Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on the values that...
Music Industry Moves: Universal and UCLA Announce Berry Gordy Scholarship; NIVA Names Audrey Fix Schaefer President of Board
Variety
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July 1, 2025
Universal Music Group and UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music have announced the establishment of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Scholarship, in honor of the legendary founder of Motown Records, and in partnership with the UCLA Foundation. The...
Music of West African Kora coming to Grand Island Public Library
Central Nebraska Today
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Sean Gaskell will perform with a kora, a 21-stringed harp that is central to West African music, (Courtesy) GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Public Library invites the community to experience the mesmerizing sounds of the West African kora during a...
Ricky Rap: What makes Canada so great
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local
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What other country has such a great relationship with just about every other country around the world? Ricky Rap is 10 thoughts and offerings in rhythmic form from Niagara’s own, Rick Mills. Retired from the steel industry, he continues pastoral...
Music series continues in Offaly church with acclaimed artists
Offaly Live
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July 1, 2025
THE 2025 series of five organ recitals, now a regular feature of the musical calendar of Tullamore and surrounds, continues on Tuesday, July 8 at 8pm in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. The series' new artistic director, Thomas Charles...
More acts announced for Wireless Festival as Drake headlines
Hackney Gazette
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The 20th edition of the UK's biggest urban music event broke records for ticket sales when it was announced that Canadian rapper and hip-hop star Drake would headline all three nights. Over its two decades Wireless has welcomed the world's top...
Canadians Have a New Caribbean Island to Try: Tiny, Off-the-Radar San Andres in Colombia
Caribbean Journal
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July 1, 2025
Canadians will soon have a new way to escape to the Caribbean — and a new place to stay when they get there. For the Winter 2025-2026 season, Sunwing Vacations is launching direct flights from Quebec City to the island of San Andrés, Colombia, a...