Elvis Costello News

Music executive Dennis Arfa will be inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Stony Brook, NY, as part of the two-day Billy Joel Symposium.

Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.

Coney Island USA announced Jesse Malin and two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid for the 44th Annual Mermaid Parade, the nation's largest art parade.

For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience members dancing in their seats to some familiar favorites. 

Melbourne string quartet The Crossing Machine (violinists Marianne Rothschild and Matthew Rigby, violist Margaret Butcher and cellist Charlotte Jacke) will be joined by pop vocalist Jordan Z to perform The Juliet Letters.

Former Columbia Records SVP Paul Rappaport will speak at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook, discussing his memoir on promoting Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd, with radio personality Maria Milito.

LIVERPOOL OLYMPIA officially launched its new CIC status with a special event for local schoolchildren, featuring a magic circus show and a first look at the restored Elephant Pit.

The off-Broadway show SILVER MANHATTAN, featuring Jesse Malin, has extended its run due to popular demand. Originally scheduled to close earlier, the production will now continue performances through April 19.

The Man on The Run, an introspective look into the life and career of Paul McCartney, is the latest installment in the ongoing Words + Music series, now available exclusively from Audible.

The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, renowned for hosting the Oscars, will transition to on-site renewable energy by 2027. This initiative includes the installation of solar panels and energy storage systems, aiming to power all its events sustainably.

Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Andra Day will be honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger’s Chapin Awards Gala on May 6, 2026, at Cipriani 25 in New York City.

Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Benefit Concert, taking place this Tuesday, March 3, at Carnegie Hall. De Niro will read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, the basis in part for Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln,” by composer Philip Glass.

The historic Liverpool Olympia is set to become a Community Interest Company (CIC), enhancing its role in local community development and cultural engagement.

Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road will present two concerts at Chasco Fiesta™ at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of shows here!

Singer-songwriter Jesse Malin will bring his theatrical piece SILVER MANHATTAN Off-Broadway for a six-week engagement at Bowery Palace. Performances will run February 18 through March 29, 2026, with an official opening set for March 4.

The World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, has entered its final week of performances. Going Bacharach is a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Adam Sandler will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award for his musical contributions at the 2026 ASCAP Experience in Los Angeles.

Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.

Wigmore Hall will present a special weekend commemorating the 400th anniversary of John Dowland's death, featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies. The event includes six concerts exploring Dowland's influential music.

Paramount Theatre will kick off its new Copley Comedy Series on February 28, featuring Chicago comedian Tim Walkoe. The series promises a lineup of top-tier stand-up acts at the intimate Copley Theatre.