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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Valentovič from the Music Center: If Minister Šimkovičová Dismisses Me, It Will Be Vengeance

Igor Valentovič, director of the Music Center in Slovakia, discusses the severe funding cuts imposed by the Ministry of Culture that threaten the existence of key cultural events.

Mar 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Stano revealed a shocking image from Vilnius shopping center: are shoppers animals?

Music producer Stanislav Stavickis-Stano shared shocking images of rotten fruits and vegetables from a Vilnius supermarket, questioning why such items are sold.

Mar 15 • 19:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY AND VIDEO ⟩ Frederik Küüts presented a brand new program to the audience in Vändra

Frederik Küüts and the band Sadu performed an acoustic concert at the Vändra cultural center, gaining popularity and recognition in the Estonian music scene.

Mar 12 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ A Japanese Rock Music-Inspired Ramen Bar Opens

A new ramen bar inspired by Japanese rock music has opened in the city center of Tallinn, Estonia, attracting customers with its unique atmosphere and quality dishes.

Mar 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Concert in Dorfen: Italo-Rock Melange Against Macho Power Plays

The Dorfen cultural center celebrates International Women's Day with a concert by the all-female band Principess, who use their music to challenge male dominance and mansplaining.

Mar 5 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Barbillón Group lands in the La Finca shopping center to revitalize the luxurious complex: a terrace with lake views and a music bar with live concerts

The Barbillón Group is launching its Ó Terraza & Music Bar at La Finca Grand Café in Madrid, aiming to attract visitors with a luxurious setting and live music after previous high-profile restaurant closures.

Feb 27 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With music and tradition, the Fair at the Square returns to downtown Teresina this Sunday (1st)

The Fair at the Square in Teresina is returning this Sunday, featuring local music and cultural performances as part of an initiative to revitalize the city's center.

Feb 27 • 18:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Jazz Master’ Wynton Marsalis taking the stage in Korea with a big band

Wynton Marsalis will perform in Korea with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on March 25-26 at the LG Art Center in Seoul.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Concert in Taufkirchen: The Sound of Bohemia

The Orchestra Mondo is set to perform a concert titled 'Tango meets Gypsy: La Vie Bohème' at the cultural center in Taufkirchen, showcasing a blend of tango and gypsy music.

Feb 25 • 10:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Elegant, ironic, at the center of the scene: Laura Pausini is the true winner of Sanremo 2026

Laura Pausini's commanding stage presence at Sanremo 2026 marks her as the festival's true winner beyond any awards or rankings.

Feb 24 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

João Bosco will perform in the United States to celebrate his 80th birthday

Brazilian singer and composer João Bosco will kick off his 80th birthday celebrations with a concert on April 25 at the McCarter Theatre Center in New Jersey.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor thinks Joensuu city mismanaged the €30 million music house competition: 'It's pouring into the cooperative's pocket'

A public law professor has criticized Joensuu city's handling of the competition for a €30 million music and cultural center, suggesting it may constitute hidden state aid.

Feb 21 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sunday of Apokries in the center of Athens

The Sunday of Apokries transforms central Athens into a festive scene filled with color, music, and rhythm.

Feb 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Premios Lo Nuestro 2026: time and how to watch the live event featuring the best of Latin music with Sebastián Yatra and María Becerra

The Premios Lo Nuestro 2026 will be a major celebration of Latin music featuring performances by Sebastián Yatra and María Becerra, taking place on February 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Feb 19 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the Music Hall – Sounding Lithuania: Culture Inspiring Strength and the Brightest Regional Projects

The article highlights a cultural event organized by Lithuania's National Culture Center, celebrating its 85th anniversary and featuring various artistic presentations and educational workshops.

Feb 19 • 07:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

They will pay a FREE tribute to George Harrison in Mexico City with cinema and concerts at the Futurama Cultural Center

Fans in Mexico City will have a chance to celebrate George Harrison's legacy with a free event featuring film screenings and live concerts.

Feb 18 • 20:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Head of the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra Algimantas Treikauskas: 'The Future Concert Center of M. K. Čiurlionis is a True Cultural Phenomenon'

Algimantas Treikauskas discusses the significance of the upcoming M. K. Čiurlionis concert center for Kaunas's cultural growth and future vision, emphasizing the city's recent artistic vibrancy.

Feb 18 • 14:19 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Women at the Center, a Month of Art with More than 50 Activities in 22 Venues

The event will feature over 50 activities dedicated to spotlighting women's contributions to the arts and addressing systemic inequalities in the music industry.

Feb 18 • 07:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ The group 'Lādezers' launches the concert tour 'Submarines' in Sigulda with standing ovations

The Latvian band 'Lādezers' launched their new concert tour 'Submarines' at the Sigulda Cultural Center, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Feb 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bloco 'E Tome Ladeira' celebrates Carnival in the Historical Center of João Pessoa this Sunday (15)

The 'E Tome Ladeira' Carnival block will parade in the Historical Center of João Pessoa, featuring a family-friendly program and paying tribute to 40 years of the Manguebeat movement.

Feb 15 • 10:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

La Garfield and María Centeno together at the Pepsi Center!

The Mexican band La Garfield is set to perform at the Pepsi Center alongside former lead vocalist María Centeno, promising a night of great music and nostalgia.

Feb 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026 in João Pessoa: Bloco Cafuçu parades through the Historic Center this Friday (13)

The Bloco Cafuçu will parade through the Historic Center of João Pessoa this Friday evening, marking the start of the Carnival season with a new visual identity honoring the 40th anniversary of Muriçocas do Miramar.

Feb 13 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check out the Carnival 2026 programming in the center of Rio Branco

The Rio Branco Carnival 2026 will take place from February 13 to 17, featuring local music, contests, parades, and activities for all ages in the Praça da Revolução.

Feb 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hip-Hop Music Took Center Stage at the Grapevine Award Gala

The Grapevine Award Gala highlighted the growing influence and recognition of hip-hop music in Iceland.

Feb 9 • 11:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Caifanes at the Otomi Ceremonial Center: How much are the tickets and where to buy them?

The Mexican rock band Caifanes will perform a unique concert featuring pre-Hispanic percussion instruments in April at the Otomi Ceremonial Center.

Feb 6 • 15:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Prakash Raj lashes out at Kangana for calling Rahman anti-national

Bollywood composer A.R. Rahman is at the center of controversy after his comments about the 'communal' nature of Bollywood, leading to discussions online, with Kangana Ranaut also entering the fray by commenting on Rahman's alleged refusal to provide music for the film 'Emergency'.

Feb 6 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Convention Center receives free cultural programming in Feira de Santana

The Convention Center in Feira de Santana is hosting free cultural events featuring reggae shows, samba, Afro bloc performances, dance, and axé starting from February 6 until February 20 as part of the 'Summer in Bahia' project.

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Alfa Mist's greatest strength is that he lets others shine

Alfa Mist showcases his solo project at Nalen, allowing his four bandmates to take center stage, blending evocative post-rock with rhythmic hip-hop beats, as noted by DN's Kajsa Haidl.

Feb 6 • 07:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rachel Reis, Luedji Luna, Larissa Luz and more: Check out the Salvador Carnival schedule in the Historic Center and other neighborhoods

The city of Salvador has released the Carnival schedule, featuring stages and performances across various locations in the city, including the Historic Center.

Feb 4 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Finland's top cello duo performs for the people of Tartu at the opening of Ainola Center

The Ainola Center, previously known as the Tampere building in Tartu, will host a free concert by the Finnish cello duo Cellomania at Jaani Church as part of its grand opening celebrations and the 35th anniversary of the Finnish Institute.

Feb 2 • 23:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Witness: The people of Qena welcome the Japanese ambassador in Egypt with music and horse dancing

Residents of Qena, Egypt, warmly welcomed the Japanese ambassador Fumio Iwai and Qena Governor Khaled Abdel Halim with local music and horse dancing during the inauguration of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas project.

Feb 2 • 07:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Bad Bunny, king of the 2026 Grammys with an intense plea against Trump and his immigration policies

The 68th Grammy Awards were marked by powerful statements against President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with Bad Bunny taking center stage and Kendrick Lamar breaking records with 27 awards.

Feb 2 • 06:02 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating

The annual Let Freedom Ring concert, which has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the Kennedy Center for over two decades, is relocating this year after featuring renowned artists like Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan.

Jan 14 • 18:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Grammy winner accused of caving to 'woke mob' after Kennedy Center cancellation

Grammy-winning musician Béla Fleck has canceled performances at the Kennedy Center, criticizing the venue for becoming politically charged under recent administrations.

Jan 8 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts

Renowned banjo player Béla Fleck has announced his withdrawal from upcoming concerts at the Kennedy Center.

Jan 7 • 03:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More musicians drop out of Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change

A second jazz band, The Cookers, has withdrawn from a performance at the newly renamed 'Trump-Kennedy' center, citing principles of freedom, just two days before their scheduled New Year’s Eve gig.

Dec 30 • 15:57 UTC

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