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AEG Plans Network of Music-First Stadiums Across Asia-Pacific
AEG's Asia-Pacific chief John Langford tells IQ Magazine the promoter is planning a regional network of stadiums designed specifically for music, aiming to connect the touring market across Asia.
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Keo Announce 2027 World Tour; London's Brixton Show Already Sold Out
London alt-rock band Keo have announced a 2027 tour spanning the UK, Europe and North America, kicking off February 19 in Leeds, with tickets on sale October 9.
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Don Caballero Reunite With Y2K-Era Lineup, Add 2027 Primavera Sound Date
Pittsburgh math rock pioneers Don Caballero have reunited with their turn-of-the-millennium lineup and booked a 2027 run that includes Primavera Sound, Stereogum reports.
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Eli Lands NME's The Cover, Curates "The Goddess Of Grieving" Playlist
Rising US pop artist Eli is the subject of NME's The Cover for the October 5, 2026 issue, and has curated an exclusive playlist pairing Charli XCX, Ariana Grande and Phoebe Bridgers with classics from Aretha Franklin and Alice Coltrane.
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TOWA TEI and YUKA MIZUHARA Play Seoul's SOAP on October 10, 2026
Seoul venue SOAP has announced a club night on Saturday, October 10, 2026, pairing Deee-Lite alum TOWA TEI with Tokyo DJ and NTS Radio host YUKA MIZUHARA.
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Primavera Sound Opens Fan Sale Registration for 2026 Full Festival Passes, Sale Starts Oct. 8
Primavera Sound Barcelona has opened registration for its Fan Sale of full festival passes for the 2026 edition, with the 24-hour sale window opening October 8. The 24th edition runs June 3-7, 2026 with The Cure, Gorillaz, Doja Cat and The xx among the headliners.
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Pete Doherty Covers Lily Allen's "Smile" at a South Korean Karaoke Session
The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty was filmed covering Lily Allen's 2006 hit "Smile" at a karaoke session in South Korea, shortly before the band played the Busan International Rock Festival. Allen herself replied in the comments.
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SJ Records Partners with Seoul's LEEWAY Music & Media for Korean Market Push
Label SJ Records has struck a strategic partnership with Seoul-based LEEWAY Music & Media, which will handle promotion of part of its catalog in Korea's streaming market and pursue sync licensing in film, TV, ads and games.
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Eli Lands NME Cover: Life After 'Stage Girl'
Rising singer-songwriter Eli covers NME to discuss the year since her acclaimed debut 'Stage Girl,' her Strange Girl tour, and her guest slot at Olivia Rodrigo's first Daisy Chain Fields benefit.
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Daniela Andrade Announces Taipei Show for 2026, Tickets on KKTIX
Singer-songwriter Daniela Andrade will play a Taipei show in 2026 under the title "Daniela Andrade Live in Taipei 2026," with ticketing handled via KKTIX. Venue, date, and price are still pending official confirmation on the event page.
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