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- 1More Music Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Hits Live Events▼More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music
Several music festivals have cancelled their events, with the climate crisis being cited as an increasingly disruptive force for the live music industry. Extreme weather, including heatwaves, floods and storms, is making outdoor events harder and riskier to stage, prompting organisers to call off or postpone festivals. The trend raises questions about the long-term viability of large outdoor gatherings and the growing costs of insurance, safety measures and scheduling changes across the sector.
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Billboard has published a complete, live-updating list of winners from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The roundup tracks every category as results are announced, giving fans a single running record of the night's honours across the music industry's marquee video awards ceremony.
- 3What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at MSG●Here's What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at M.S.G. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/music/harry-styles-msg-
The New York Times reports on ticket prices for Harry Styles' shows at Madison Square Garden, detailing what fans actually paid to attend. The article examines affordability, a recurring concern in live music as ticket costs for major artists keep rising. Fans and industry watchers are sharing and discussing the reported price figures.
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The MTV Video Music Awards take place this Sunday, with previews outlining what viewers can expect from the annual music ceremony. News outlets across the United States are carrying pre-show coverage examining the nominees, scheduled performances and likely storylines. As one of the biggest nights in the music industry calendar, the VMAs traditionally draw attention for its awards, live acts and headline-grabbing moments on stage.
- 5Davido to Play Three-Night Residency at Lagos National Theatre▼Davido Is Bringing a Three-Night Residency to Lagos’ National Theatre This December
Afrobeats star Davido is set to perform a three-night residency at the National Theatre in Lagos this December, a rare extended run at the landmark Nigerian venue. The announcement is drawing attention from fans across Africa and beyond, with many viewing it as another milestone for Afrobeats and a major cultural moment for Lagos's live music scene heading into the festive season.
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Live music venues in Newark, Delaware are reopening and drawing crowds again as the local entertainment scene recovers. Reporting by Delaware Public Media highlights how venues are bringing back regular shows, giving residents more options for nightlife and giving local musicians places to play after a difficult stretch for the industry.