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Black Women in Music Dinner Honors Key Figures

Choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith were also honored at the event.

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Helado Tropical Announces Debut Tour

Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical are taking their new project across North America

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Chaka Khan, Kelly Rowland & More Honored at 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner

Choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith were also honored at the event.

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North West's First Solo Music Festival Set

The 12-year-old's set at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash 2026 follows the release of her debut EP, N0rth4evr.

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Helado Tropical Announce Debut Tour

Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical are taking their new project across North America

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North West Performs First Solo Music Festival Set With Support From Ye & Kim Kardashian

The 12-year-old's set at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash 2026 follows the release of her debut EP, N0rth4evr.

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Helado Tropical Announces Debut Tour

Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical are taking their new project across North America

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Ed Sheeran Announces North American 'LOOP Tour'

The 27-date tour in support of his latest album, Play, hits cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America Travis Bland

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Canadian Artists Kick Off 2026 World Cup

Alessia Cara also took the stage at Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More Launch Canada’s 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony

Alessia Cara also took the stage at Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America

The 27-date tour in support of his latest album, Play, hits cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America Travis Bland

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The Strokes Put on a Very Strokesian Show at Bonnaroo with Live Debuts and Kanye Jokes

The crew performed their new single, "Falling out of Love," for the first time in full and opened with "Killing Lies," a tune they haven't pulled out in four years. The Strokes Put on a Very Strokesian Show at Bonnaroo with Live Debuts and Kanye Jokes Jonah Krueger

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AFEM Podcast Covers Transition From DJ Sets to Live Shows

Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv

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Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise

The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev

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AFEM Roundtable on Tinnitus and Hearing Health

On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con

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AFEM Podcast on Live Electronic Music Performance

Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv

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Owen Kiernan Offers Advice on Navigating Music Industry Noise

The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev

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AFEM Roundtable Addresses Tinnitus and Hearing Health in Electronic Music

On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con

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AFEM Podcast Discusses Transitioning DJ Sets to Live Electronic Performances

Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv

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Ozcillex Artists Show Collective Ascent, Signaling Strong A&R

The recent collective rise of artists on the Ozcillex label suggests a robust A&R strategy at play. With an average follower growth of 15% across its roster, the label appears to be cultivating a notable surge in artist engagement, highlighting effective talent identification.