Jodhpur RIFF marks 20th edition at Mehrangarh Fort, 22-26 October 2026
The roots music festival returns to Jodhpur with more than 250 Rajasthani folk artistes and several international performers making their India debut, The Hindu reports.
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Shah Rukh Khan announces UNIFYD festival in Abu Dhabi with Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, Sonu Nigam
The one-day festival is set for 20 March 2027 and will feature more than 15 artists across multiple stages. Tickets go on sale via the District app from 19 October 2026.
Weverse Con Festival India names ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM and TXT for New Delhi debut
The first Weverse Con staged outside South Korea will run on 27 and 28 March 2027, with Indian acts including King on the bill, according to musicplus.in.
Pt Arvind Parikh, Vilayat Khan's senior disciple, enters centenary year as he turns 99
The sitarist marks his 99th birthday on 19 October 2026. A disciple of five decades writes in The Hindu about his teaching, his gharana and the community around him.
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Aviel Calev Hirschfield claims the chorus of the No. 1 single was taken from a demo he finished in January 2026. A representative for the rapper denies the allegations.
Justice release Flower in a Hurricane with SZA, Tame Impala and King Gizzard for GTA VI
The French electronic duo's new single is used in the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer and will appear on the game's official soundtrack album, according to Music-News.com.
DOJ and FTC sue ticket broker REPS & Co over alleged $120m BOTS Act scheme
US regulators accuse the San Diego firm of using thousands of accounts to buy millions of tickets, including for Beyoncé and Pitbull concerts. The company has not yet responded to the claims.