Unexpected Joy 2018

Brad Wolfe releases Loss, Vol. 1 of Loss, Life & Love Mixtapes, a three-part musical project exploring grief through personal and universal experiences, alongside an animated video for the track Sara's Got a Sunbeam.

Minneapolis indie-pop collective HOT FREAKS released their third album SOFT BODY on October 23, 2026, and will tour North America through March 2027 with stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, and Minneapolis.

Children's artist Chris McKhool releases the Halloween-themed single ON HALLOWEEN and will celebrate with a concert at Kingston Road Village Concert Series in Toronto, featuring a costume contest and the debut of his new album GLOBAL DANCE PARTY!

The Geffen Playhouse annual fundraiser honored Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul, and Harold A. Brown while launching the Artist & Athlete Collaborative ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Sydney Festival unveiled its 2027 program with performances spanning greater Sydney, including comedy, First Nations premieres, dance, and theatre. The festival offers more than 10,000 tickets priced at $49 or less.

Vocalist and songwriter Lila Drew released her new single Til You're Not Around via Capitol Records, with an accompanying music video directed by Stefan Kohli.

Following a sold-out Royal Albert Hall performance, four-time Grammy nominee RAYE will expand her symphonic tour across six additional countries.

The Goodman Theatre's 22nd New Stages Festival will present four works-in-progress by contemporary playwrights, ranging from a kung fu rom-com to a new musical, with free ticketed performances in Chicago.

The Round Top Film Festival will present its third annual event with 53 films and special presentations, including opening film HEARTLAND and centerpiece FAMILY MOVIE starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.

Classical Soul composer Alexis Ffrench has released his new album 24, comprised of 24 piano pieces recorded at Miraval studio in Provence. The release includes the track 'Coffee Song,' inspired by a London coffee kiosk supporting homelessness charities.

Global music superstar RAYE announced a one-off concert at London's Royal Albert Hall featuring the show THIS SYMPHONY MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), in association with Woodward Productions, has announced a new revival of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, Once, will make its Brisbane debut in the Cremorne Theatre.

Tony nominee Bill Russell releases a new memoir chronicling his journey from Wyoming to Broadway, with book events featuring theatre stars Alice Ripley, Erin Davie, and Joe DiPietro.

Saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree will tour in support of his album SEEING RED with performances scheduled in San Francisco, Oakland, San Ramon, and Los Angeles from October through December.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Brisbane's Melt Festival adds Asha Jefferies, a Dolly Parton celebration night, Onesie World sewing competition, and reveals locations for Florentijn Hofman's 15-metre Rubber Duck installation along the Brisbane River.

Saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree will perform dates across California and New York in support of his album SEEING RED, with the third single now available.

Muralist Rock 'CYFI' Martinez will paint a 25-foot mural on Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, part of a Meet Minneapolis public art initiative to welcome visitors to the Convention Center district.

Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist Uche Yara released her debut album BODYSCANNER via goldendays FM. The record explores embodiment and connection through post-club sonics and visceral performance.

Saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree will perform dates in New York, California and beyond in support of his upcoming album SEEING RED, with the third single 'Undocumented Language' available now.

Interviewing Vince Kelley, the talented actor behind the vivacious Blanche, we gained insights into the show’s witty dynamic. Kelley chuckled, sharing that while some Florida-eccentric jokes may fall flat elsewhere, they hit the mark with the locals.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival unveils its full film lineup for this year's Fall Edition running in South Florida. This edition brings more than 20 new international, North American, East Coast and Florida premieres from 20 countries to Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Picturehouse released a trailer for THE NORTH, an immersive feature from writer-director Bart Schrijver shortlisted for the European Film Awards. The film will open theatrically across North America with a special sneak preview in Dolby Cinema locations.

OPERA San Antonio will present Rossini's CINDERELLA at the Tobin Center, featuring mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack, tenor Victor Robertson, and Grammy Award-winning baritone Will Liverman in a Wes Anderson-inspired production.

Jonathan Something releases the third single from ONE MORE LONESOME COWBOY SONG, due October 16 via High Shelter and Virgin Music Group. The singer-songwriter will tour the New York City and Boston areas following the album's release.