Music Competition

A Coruña – September 28, 2026 -- SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia marks its 10th anniversary with a special edition running October 2–4 on the Spanish island of Formentera, capping a decade built on secrecy, intimacy and sustainability rather than mega-lineups.

The festival caps attendance at just 350 people per edition

Unlike most music festivals chasing bigger crowds, SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia has kept its guest list deliberately small since launching, revealing its artist lineup only once the event begins. The 2026 edition, themed "(re)discovering Posidonia," revisits artists and locations that have defined the festival's first nine years.

Buena Park, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Yamaha has released the Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar (RS20MM), a production electric guitar priced at $1,599.99 and now available through authorized Yamaha dealers nationwide.

The guitar recreates Mancuso's custom instrument down to the pickups

Developed with guitarist Matteo Mancuso, the RS20MM is built to replicate the tone, feel and performance of his personal custom Revstar. It features the same DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickups used in Mancuso's instrument, designed to deliver clarity, sustain and dynamic response.

Mancuso has played Revstar guitars since 2017 and became a Yamaha artist in 2019. The RS20MM marks only the second widely available artist-signature model in the Revstar lineup.

Las Vegas – September 21, 2026 -- Barry Manilow's lifetime residency at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has added new 2027 performance dates, with tickets now on sale for the International Theater shows.

New 2027 dates span February through April

The freshly announced 2027 run includes February 18–20, February 25–27, March 25–27 and April 1–3. These dates extend Manilow's residency, titled Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home!, well into next year.

Manilow returns to the stage October 8

Before the 2027 shows, Manilow kicks off a fall run at the International Theater on Thursday, October 8. Remaining 2026 performances are set for October 8–10 and 15–17, plus November 5–7 and 12–14.

Holiday show marks its sixth year

A Very Barry Christmas returns for a sixth year this December, with three weekends of performances: December 3–5, December 10–12 and December 17–19. Tickets for these 2026 dates are also on sale now.

Nashville – September 20, 2026 -- Husband-and-wife music duo The Swansons have released their new single, "Hey God, It's Me Again," alongside four nominations at the upcoming Josie Music Awards. The duo will attend the ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Sunday, September 20.

The duo scored nods across four distinct categories

The Swansons are nominated for Album of the Year for "Seven," Song of the Year for both "Pray" and "Stick & Stones," and Duo of the Year. The nominations come from the Josie Music Awards, an annual event recognizing independent music artists and industry professionals.

Orland Hills – September 19, 2026 -- Xzibit will perform live at The Stash Room on Friday, October 9, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., headlining an intimate 21+ event called The Secret Sesh.

Tickets are available now at TheStashRoom.com, with select experiences including a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the rapper. Additional upgraded ticket options offer front-center stage viewing and dedicated high-top standing areas.

The night blends multiple experiences beyond a standard concert.

Guests at The Stash Room will have access to vendor experiences, a live DJ, live glass blowing, a dedicated gaming area, tattoo artists and barbershop activations leading up to Xzibit's live performance.

Nazareth, Pa. – September 18, 2026 -- C. F. Martin & Co. has launched a refreshed 16 Series of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars, handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and available starting September 15, 2026.

New gloss finishes give the lineup a bolder visual identity

The refreshed series introduces gloss-top finish options including Blue Denim, Cherry Cola, Cream, Black Smoke, and 1935 Burst. The GPC and Grand J 12-string models retain a more traditional natural top with a vintage tint.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- August 28, 2026 -- Ten of the best young songwriters competing on Germany's "Dein Song" spent last week filming at a new songwriting camp in Frankfurt am Main, part of the ZDF and KiKA competition's 19th season. The camp followed a casting round held in Wiesbaden in late July 2026. Contestants reworked their compositions and performed a semi-final round for the judging panel. The 16-part documentary series and finale are set to air in February 2027 on KiKA, kika.de, the KiKA app, ZDF streaming and the ZDFtivi app.