The Dropkick Murphys are hosting a free fundraising concert in Minneapolis on March 6 honoring the memories of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, the two American citizens killed by immigration agents in the city during Donald Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in the city last month.

The acoustic daytime show — which will take place before the Boston band performs a ticketed show at the Palace Theatre in neighboring St. Paul that night — titled “Abolish ICE: A Fundraiser For the People” will kick off at 1 p.m. and feature the Murphys, as well as local bands Wild Colonial Bhoys, Danza Ketzal, Brass Solidarity, DJ Jacques, Kiss the Tiger, Sophie Hiroko, Chutes, Laamar, Obi Original, and the Shackletons.

The show will be livestreamed and be hosted in the Black Forest Inn parking lot, not far from where ICE agents killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Pretti. “We are so proud of how Minnesota stood up and met this moment and we are so sad for the community and for the Pretti and Good families for what they’ve gone through,” Dropkick Murphys singer Ken Casey said in a statement. “[So] it is an honor to come down and be able to play some music for the people and let them know we stand in solidarity with them.”

The show will raise funds for a number of local charities, including Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Show Up for Eat Street, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Rent Support For Bancroft Families and the South Minneapolis Families Fund. “Help us support the warriors who’ve stepped up to protect our neighbors and our democracy!!!,” the band wrote on the event’s poster.

The Murphys have long been a thorn in the side of the Trump administration, frequently calling out the former reality TV star on stage and decrying his sweeping immigration actions during his second term. Last July, during their set at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, Calif., Casey dedicated their song “First Class Loser” to the president, saying, “This next song is dedicated to a guy who wears orange makeup, s–ts in his pants in his diapers,” as the screen behind him ran a “FDT” message and scrolled videos of Trump with his longtime friend late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

On St. Patrick’s Day last year, Casey told an interviewer, “One other thing Dropkick Murphys has always been about is a lot of songs about standing with your friends and family and the things you believe in, whether it’s politics, or just how you were raised. And Donald Trump is the exact opposite of everything we sing about … He’s turned on his friends. He’s turned on America’s friends and our allies. He’s a rat and a coward when you think of it that way.”

Casey has also called out Trump supporters at the band’s shows, pointing to one wearing a MAGA hat during a show last March. “If you’re in a room full of people and you want to know who’s in a cult, how do you know who’s in a cult?” Casey asked the crowd. “They’ve been holding up a f—ing hat the whole night to represent a president … This is America, there’s no kings here.”

In addition, following the killing of mother of three Good, 37, the band reworked their 2005 “Citizen C.I.A.” song into a takedown of Trump immigration troops, dubbing it “Citizen I.C.E.” The hardcore punk song’s new lyrics read, “They’re poorly trained an army for our kids to fear today/ Take your mask and weapon and then be on your way/ They’re knee-deep in Proud Boys, the party never stops/ Too scared to join the military, too dumb to be a cop.”

Check out the memorial concert poster below.

British rock sensation Yungblud is taking Bludfest global. The Billboard U.K. cover star announced on Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Bludfest 2026 will take place on June 27 at Park 360 in Hradec Králové, Czechia, marking the first international edition of the festival.

This year’s lineup is led by Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro and Primal Scream. They’ll be joined by a bevy of alternative acts, including Palaye Royale, Destroy Lonely, Leap, Pale Waves, Jesse Jo Stark, Bambie Thug, Nieve Ella and Czech singer Pam Rabbit. 

Bludfest first launched two years ago in Milton Keynes, south east England, with a mission to deliver a major festival experience at an accessible price point. Previous iterations of the one-day event have featured performances from Lola Young, Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, The Damned and more.

Fully curated by Yungblud (born Dominic Harrison), Bludfest has evolved into a fan-forward extension of his brand, with immersive on-site experiences such as crafting and a “Make A Friend” tent that focuses on inclusivity. 

Speaking about the decision to expand into Czechia, Yungblud pointed to the overwhelming reception from fans during a previous performance there. “The reaction we got from a potential announcement when I said it on stage over there was so big and so electrifying, it kind of cemented that it would be the first international Bludfest. It’s going to be an incredible show,” he said.

He continued: “It feels so crazy to have planted a seed two years ago in Milton Keynes that has now grown roots and expanded all the way to Czechia. It cemented the idea that anything is possible when you never take no for an answer and you have a community that will follow you anywhere. I’m really lucky.”

For the first time, Bludfest will introduce on-site camping, offering fans the option to stay both the night before and the night of the event, with a range of packages available. Further ticketing information can be found at the official Bludfest website.

Last week (Feb. 20), Yungblud released Idols II, an extended version of his 2025 U.K. chart-topping LP with fresh batch of seven tracks, including a new version of “Zombie” featuring The Smashing Pumpkins. Idols was nominated for best rock album at the 2026 Grammys. He scooped his first Grammy this year, winning the best rock performance prize for his version of “Changes” performed at the July 2025 farewell show for Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England.

TWICE returned to late-night television on Monday night (Feb. 23), performing their hit “Strategy” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The nine-member K-pop group appeared as musical guests on the NBC late-night program, bringing sharp choreography and stadium-level polish to Studio 6B at Rockefeller Center.

The performance marks TWICE’s third appearance on Fallon, following renditions of “The Feels” in 2021 and “Set Me Free” in 2023.

The television stop comes in the midst of the North American leg of TWICE’s THIS IS FOR World Tour. The group recently wrapped a three-night run at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, where they debuted a 360-degree stage setup — a first for the act. The arena trek continues through mid-April with scheduled dates in Atlanta, Montreal, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, Saint Paul, Denver and Austin.

2025 marked a milestone year for the group, with the release of THIS IS FOR and their 10th anniversary project, Ten: The Story Goes On. Members JEONGYEON, JIHYO and CHAEYOUNG also contributed a version of “TAKEDOWN” to the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

TWICE continue to expand their U.S. footprint, maintaining a consistent presence on late-night television while headlining major North American arenas.

Watch their performance of “Strategy” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon below.

P1Harmony and AMPERS&ONE closed 2025 with gratitude for fans ringing louder than any audience encore could — as well as an ambition to make this year even bigger.

Both signed under the major Korean pop and rock label FNC Entertainment, P1Harmony enlisted their juniors AMPERS&ONE to open for the U.S. leg of the P1ustage H: Most Wanted World Tour, which not only saw P1H play their first-ever arenas in the States but also included a rare move for the K-pop scene of including an opener when most artists only perform their show. While the two boy bands debuted three years apart, the fast-paced K-pop industry shows how quickly artists can grow, with P1Harmony now filling arenas after AMPERS&ONE played their first U.S. theater tour in early 2025.

“It’s cool to be one of like the first teams to do this because it is a great opportunity for us,” says Kyrell, one of two Seattle natives in AMPERS&ONE, of performing as an opening act on a K-pop tour. “I think it’s something that happens a lot more in shows that are not K-pop, so I think it’s interesting that it didn’t happen in previous K-pop shows — like, why did it happen sooner? It makes it feel a little more special.”

P1Harmony will officially close their latest world tour with three concert dates from March 6 -8 at Seoul’s Ticketlink Live Arena, officially marking the end of one era ahead of releasing new music later that month.

“We’re preparing to showcase our albums in the best way we can,” P1H’s Jiung says, with his bandmate Soul adding that fans should “get ready for the next chapter to show you something new.”

Despite their career differences, P1Harmony and AMPERS&ONE share an unshakable sense of gratitude for their fans as they gear up for new projects with them this year.

“We can’t wait to spend another amazing year with you guys in 2026,” P1Harmony leader Keeho says with Theo adding, “We hope you’re able to do everything you wish for in 2026 — and above all, stay healthy. Let’s give it our all and make 2026 a great year together!”

“Without ANDEAR, there’s no AMPERS&ONE,” Seungmo, the group’s youngest member, says of their fanbase, while Siyun shares, “In the future, we’re hoping to perform on bigger stages so that more ANDEARs can come and see us. So we hope you wait just a little bit. We love you and please look forward to that.”

And for AMPERS&ONE’s Jiho, he says his experiences on tour capture and reaffirm why he pursued the K-pop path in the first place.

“ The last Asia and U.S. tour was a moment for me to realize how many people were cheering for us and listening to our music,” he says. “That gave me so much more motivation to go on as an artist and a K-pop idol. Sometimes we have hard times even [when] practicing at our company or practice rooms. Sometimes we want to do and be on more stages even when we’re preparing for the comeback. But on and after the stage, I just feel, ‘This is why I selected and why I chose to be an artist and K-pop idol.’ It just makes me so happy. So, we’ll keep working hard for our ANDEAR and keep making good music and stages.”

Before P1Harmony officially close their P1ustage H: Most Wanted World Tour next month, go backstage and onstage with them and AMPERS&ONE in these exclusive shots from both groups with additional reflections and previews for 2026.