A World Elsewhere - 2026 - West End Articles Page 1

Andrew Bayer, a GRAMMY-nominated musician, is set to release his fifth studio album, written and produced at his home in Potomac, Maryland.

Brisbane Festival 2026 has officially begun, with Strong is the New Pretty, The Choir of Man, Fijian Flying Circus, Riverfire and more among the highlights of the 23-day program.

Dandy Boy Records will release Joel Cusumano's APPENDIX EP, the follow-up to his album WAXWORLD, alongside a new video for the single Stigmata.

Iceland Airwaves has added 25 artists to its 2026 lineup, including COBRAH, ALIEN CHICKS, LEITH ROSS and WORLDPEACE DMT, alongside newly announced venues and day splits for the Reykjavík festival.

Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly star in the sci-fi thriller's second season, which continues with a new episode titled "A Perfect World" as the Dessens search for a new home.

Royal Court Theatre announced five new plays selected for its Open Submissions Festival, staged in partnership with Character 7 at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in London.

Vangeline will perform her Butoh dance work MAN WOMAN at the Schwarzman Centre in Oxford, followed by a discussion on gender and Butoh history with Dr Baldock.

Black Box Studios will present two September concerts at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ, featuring guitarist Gary Lucas with GODS AND MONSTERS, plus jazz acts ULTRABLUE and STIX BONES.

Colby T. Helms released the single 'Fireside Love' from his upcoming album ONE FOR THE LOSERS and announced his debut performance at Mountain Stage, along with a headlining fall tour.

Michael Dease will lead his big band on THE SLEEPER, an album devoted to composer Gregg Hill's music, featuring guest soloists Dr. Eddie Henderson and Virginia MacDonald, via Cold Plunge Records.

More than 20 live magic, illusion and mind reading shows will take over Richmond's Regent Theatre for a four-day festival founded by magician Tom Weil, culminating in a finale showcase called Stars of Magic.

Jasmine Amy Rogers (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,)  Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime), and Sam Tutty Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) are the Honored Artists in Theatre.

Norwegian rock band COCKTAIL SLIPPERS will release their new full-length album JOY RIDE, featuring big guitars, power-pop hooks and the group's signature harmonies.

Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly return for the second season of the sci-fi thriller, based on Blake Crouch's novel, alongside a companion podcast hosted by Crouch.

Assembly Festival has announced their line-up of part-run gems, with everything from club bangers to experimental circus and hilarious Aussie comedy. Assembly Festival is the longest-running and most prestigious curated multi-venue operator at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Actors' Gang in Culver City will present an eight-show season featuring THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, THE EXONERATED, new works, and family-friendly programming.

Marine Atlan's LA GRADIVA received the Bright Horizons Award at the MIFF Awards, part of a prize pool exceeding $300,000 recognizing Australian and international filmmaking talent.

Joshua M. Feder is “over the moon” to be helming this production of RENT for Art House Productions.

Mia Moretti released her new EP GET READY! via Spaghetti Moretti Records, featuring collaborations with Uffie and Vonita White alongside tracks aimed at club and summer party audiences.

The Hails announced their sophomore album Duckpond via ONErpm, alongside the new single and video 'Corruptor.' The band will also head out on a fall tour supporting AX AND THE HATCHETMEN.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will run October 16-25, 2026, presenting more than 550 artists from 18 countries across 150-plus events, including REBIRTH BRASS BAND and Benjamin Clementine.

Alyssa Weinberg's cello suite, inspired by James Turrell's light installations, will be released as a world premiere recording featuring cellist Gabriel Cabezas on MASS MoCA Records.

Paul Sportelli will step down as Shaw Festival Music Director after 28 years, with longtime Associate Music Director Ryan deSouza set to succeed him in the role.

Bassist and composer Emma Dayhuff will release her second album as a leader, drawing on her Montana upbringing and Chicago music roots, via Division 81 Records.

Melaina Kol, the alias of Nashville musician Logan Hornyak, released a new nine-track album built from looped cello, harp, and piano alongside spliced vocals from Lowertown's Olivia O.