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Noah Kahan Concert Among Shows Canceled in New York Due to Inclement Weather on Saturday

Noah Kahan’s concert at Citi Field in Queens, New York, was canceled shortly before doors Saturday night (July 18). The final call was made after the stadium’s team spent the afternoon monitoring weather patterns in the New York City area, and after issuing an initial plan earlier in the evening to proceed with the show with no opening act and an adjusted set time for Kahan.

“The show tonight at Citi Field has been canceled due to inclement weather. This was a very difficult decision to make, but the first priority is always to keep everyone safe,” the venue’s latest update said on Saturday. Rain showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding, were expected into the night.

“Exhausted every option to make this happen.. love you guys,” Kahan wrote in an Instagram Story, where he shared the news.

No makeup date was announced for Kahan’s July 18 concert, which was meant to be night one of a two-night stand at Citi Field. The Great Divide singer-songwriter remains on the venue’s schedule for Sunday (July 19).

Citi Field provided details on ticket refunds for the scrapped July 18 gig: “For ticket holders: Refunds are available from point of purchase. If you purchased from Ticketmaster, you will be automatically refunded. Thank you for understanding.”

Nearby Forest Hills Stadium, also located in Queens, called off Saturday night’s scheduled performance by Zeds Dead. The concert is postponed to Aug. 14, and original tickets are valid for the new date. Refunds at original point of purchase are also available.
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“The weather is just being too difficult,” Zeds Dead wrote in a statement released a few hours before the show. “There’s another storm that’s supposed to move in and we can’t even build our production anyway with all the delays from the rain already. So sorry to have to do this we really were looking forward to this one for a long time. We were hopeful all yesterday and today, and thought if the winds and lightning held off we could at least have a time in the rain and it would maybe even be more magical but alas there is no way to do it now. Once again very sorry but we have to be on the side of safety here. “

The duo’s Journey of a Lifetime Tour continues in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 24.

July 19, 2026/by Yveto

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Martin Garrix Debuts U2 Collab ‘Fireflies’ With The Edge at Tomorrowland in Belgium

Martin Garrix gave fans a surprise during his Tomorrowland set.

The Dutch DJ debuted his new collaboration with U2, “Fireflies,” during his headlining performance Friday (July 17) at the festival in Boom, Belgium.

For the debut, U2 guitarist The Edge joined Garrix onstage to perform the previously unheard track, while Bono‘s vocals played as part of the song.

Garrix closed out Tomorrowland’s opening day with the main stage headline set at De Schorre.

For the final song of the night, The Edge added his signature guitar work to “Fireflies,” marking the song’s live debut before its official release.

“Fireflies with @u2 out soon.. premiered at @tomorrowland,” Garrix wrote on Instagram alongside a clip of the performance.

The upcoming single is now available to pre-save on Spotify and Apple Music.

Garrix and U2 are no strangers to collaborating. They previously joined forces on “We Are the People,” the official song of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, which reached No. 12 on Billboard‘s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in May 2021.

Garrix also produced U2’s “Your Song Saved My Life” for the Sing 2 soundtrack, while Bono co-wrote several Garrix songs, including “Angels for Each Other,” “Catherina” and “Weightless.”

It was unclear at press time whether “Fireflies” will appear on an upcoming studio albums from Garrix or U2.

U2 recently released “Street of Dreams,” the soaring lead single from the band’s as-yet-untitled next studio album, its first since 2017’s Songs of Experience. Due later this year, the album features “Street of Dreams,” produced by frequent collaborator Jacknife Lee.

It arrives after U2 released the surprise six-song Easter Lily EP in April, just two months after the band’s Days of Ash EP was released in February.

Check out Garrix’s Instagram post below.

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July 19, 2026/by Yveto

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BTS’ ‘NORMAL’ Music Video Sets Spotify Single-Day Streaming Record

BTS is adding another milestone to its Spotify legacy.

On Friday (July 17), Spotify announced that the superstar group’s “NORMAL” set the record for the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day in the platform’s history.

The streaming service revealed the achievement on its official Instagram and X accounts.

The music video for “NORMAL” was released Friday and is available exclusively on Spotify for its first 48 hours.

Directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Tanu Muino, the wintry visual premiered at midnight, offering a glimpse of BTS beyond the spotlight as Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook unwind in an ornate mansion and embrace life’s simple moments together.

To watch BTS’ “NORMAL” music video, Premium subscribers in beta markets can open Spotify on their TV, desktop, iOS or Android device, search for “NORMAL” by BTS, press play and tap “Switch to video.”

“NORMAL” appears on BTS’ fifth studio album, ARIRANG, and serves as the project’s second single following “SWIM.” Interscope/Capitol Records will begin promoting “NORMAL” to pop radio during the week of July 27.

“SWIM” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April, while ARIRANG opened atop the Billboard 200. The achievements marked the superstar septet’s seventh No. 1 on each chart.

Following its March 20 release, ARIRANG became the most-streamed K-pop album in Spotify history.

BTS’ ARIRANG world tour continues with a two-night run at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on July 17-18 before the group heads to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19 to co-headline the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira.

July 19, 2026/by Yveto

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Grupo Firme Breaks Record at Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium: 5 Best Moments

On Friday night (July 17), Grupo Firme delivered the first of two performances at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City, setting a new record for a regional Mexican artist at the iconic venue (formerly known as Foro Sol). The popular Tijuana-based group, which already held the record with nine concerts, will increase their total on Saturday night (July 18) to 11 performances since their first appearance there on March 24, 2022.

The two shows are part of La Última Peda Tour, a successful trek spanning Mexico, Central America and South America, with stops in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica. In May 2025, Grupo Firme was forced to cancel a performance at La Onda Fest in Napa Valley, California, due to the visas of its members and the promoter’s team being under “administrative process” at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, as they announced at the time.

“Faced with a lack of visas to go to the U.S., we explored other possibilities and the result has been magnificent — sold-out shows wherever we’ve performed,” the band’s manager, Isael Gutiérrez, tells Billboard Español, adding that they still haven’t received an update about their visas.

With 13 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart — including “El Amor de su Vida” with Grupo Frontera, “El Beneficio de la Duda” and their most recent hit “Cabrón y Medio,” their first recorded with mariachi — Grupo Firme is preparing to expand into Europe, with their first visit to Spain scheduled for September. There they have four dates planned, in Valencia, Málaga, Madrid and Barcelona.

“In Spain, we’ve already sold 80% of the tickets two months before we arrive there. We are thrilled with the love people are showing us,” Gutiérrez adds, excited about the success of what initially started as an alternate strategy due to their inability to return to the United States.

On Friday, at the GNP Seguros Stadium, amidst multicolored lights and a spectacular entrance by lead vocalist Eduin Caz, the concert began with songs from their early years, such as “El Amor No Fue Pa’ Mí” from 2019. With a setlist of around 45 songs, dancers and eye-catching outfits inspired by Aztec royalty to highlight Mexican culture, the night was filled with unforgettable moments.

And special guests were also part of the show. Moy Bobadilla, a young singer being supported by the group, was the first to hit the stage. Later, established stars from the Sinaloan banda scene, such as Luis Alfonso Partida “El Yaki,” Luis Ángel “El Flaco” and Joss Favela, joined the group to perform their collaborations. In an unexpected moment, Los Ángeles de Charly — a band that rose to fame in the early 2000s with their romantic cumbias — took the stage. And Caz, a fan of their music, surprised the audience by performing in this genre.

Here are five of the most memorable moments from the night.

July 19, 2026/by Yveto

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Rick Ross Tells Joe Budden Relationship With Drake Wasn’t a ‘Facade’: ‘Nothing About That Was Fake’

Rick Ross stopped by The Joe Budden Podcast recently for a Patreron exclusive episode released today, and was asked by Budden why he and Drake don’t tell the public that their supposed friendship and working relationship was a “facade” this entire time. “Why y’all don’t ever say, ‘Yo, all that brotherhood S—t that we was showing y’all in the videos, and how we was carrying it, and it was collabs every summer, it was all a facade,” Budden questioned.

Ross pushed back and denied that his relationship with Drake wasn’t real and suggested that sometimes friendships fizzle out for one reason or another. “No, no, don’t get it f—ked up. Nothing about that was fake,” the Miami rapper replied. “If a n—a f—k with you, a n—a f—k with you,” he continued. “If it’s something that go left, that’s when it go left. It can go left right now on this podcast. It wasn’t fake. Before that, n—as showing love.” Budden countered by suggesting that their falling out doesn’t make sense, telling Ross, “But when we hear what happened, it don’t connect.”

Rozay further explained that sometimes things just happen that way. “Some things are not to be looking for the connection,” he replied before bringing up Budden’s own notorious falling out with former co-hosts Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay. “That’s like me looking for the connection between the last weird n—as you used to do the podcast with. You loved them n—as, didn’t you? That’s business. You moved on. That’s what you got to do as a boss. You wish all them n—as the best if it ain’t no real pressure. Continue to do you, keep winning. But once it go left, it go left.”

Rick Ross dropped his 12th solo album Set in Stone today (July 17) and is in the middle of his Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour. Billboard went down to South Florida to check out the tour’s opening night. You can check that out below.

July 18, 2026/by Yveto

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Hailey Bieber’s Sold-Out Gap Jeans Have Affordable $15 Old Navy Dupes

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Hailey Bieber has long been known for her love of denim. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber is frequently spotted wearing relaxed, low-slung jeans, making her a natural fit for Gap’s latest celebrity collaboration. The brand teamed up with Bieber on the “Hailey Jean” capsule, a limited-edition collection that quickly became a viral fashion moment and sold out within minutes of launching.

For fans who missed the drop, Old Navy has affordable denim alternatives that tap into a similar relaxed aesthetic. The retailer is part of Gap Inc., the same parent company behind Gap, making it another destination for shoppers looking for denim styles at a lower price point.

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Inspired by Gap’s ’90s denim styles, which Bieber has previously named among her favorites, the “Hailey Jean” collection features two low-rise silhouettes: the Extra Baggy and the Low-Rise Loose. Both styles were inspired by 1996, the year Bieber was born, and come in three washes: light indigo, medium indigo and midnight indigo. Each pair originally retailed for $89.

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Bieber celebrated the launch on Instagram with photos of herself wearing the jeans, soundtracked by “Linger” by ’90s alternative band The Cranberries, highlighting the nostalgic influence behind the collection. The collaboration also reflects the continued popularity of ’90s fashion trends, from oversized denim to low-rise silhouettes.

While the original ‘Hailey Jean’ collection is sold out, these $15+ Old Navy denim picks offer a similar baggy fit and vintage-inspired feel. They’re an affordable way to recreate Bieber’s viral denim look without waiting for a restock.

July 18, 2026/by Yveto

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Apple Music Raises Streaming Subscription Prices for First Time in Nearly Four Years

Apple Music has raised its subscription prices for the first time in nearly four years, according to prices listed on the Apple Music website.

In the U.S., the price for the individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99 per month, while the family plan increased from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and the student plan rose from $5.99 to $6.99 per month.

This marks the first hike in Apple Music subscription prices since October 2022, when the company cited increased licensing costs.

Representatives for Apple Music did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Rival streaming platform Spotify has hiked its subscription prices fairly steadily over the last several years after maintaining a $9.99 price for its individual premium plan since it first launched in the U.S. in 2011. Its first increase arrived in July 2023, followed by another hike in July 2024 and a third increase in February of this year. The price for Spotify’s individual premium plan is now $12.99 a month, while its family plan is $21.99, its duo plan is $18.99 and its student plan costs $6.99.

In an interview with Kristin Robinson for Billboard‘s On the Record podcast in April, Apple Music vp Oliver Schusser noted that the platform is the only music streamer without a free tier. “And believe it or not, we’re really proud of that,” he said, adding, “I think it’s not the right thing for songwriters and artists to just say, you know what, we’re going to give this away for free — especially with the very little monetization that artists and songwriters are going to get in return.”

Schusser went on to lament the idea of free (ad-supported) streaming tiers, arguing they led to lower subscription prices across the board. “The fact that all paid services have to compete with free means, at the end of the day, not enough people are paying, because they can get it for free, and the paid services can’t actually charge the correct price for the service because they’re always competing with free,” he said.

July 18, 2026/by Yveto

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Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 100 Honors to Celebrate Charley Pride’s Career and Legacy

The Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 100 Honors is set to honor the life, career and legacy of the late Charley Pride on Sept. 22.

The event, held at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, will feature performances from Opry members Darius Rucker and Pam Tillis, as well as Neal McCoy and Pride’s son, Dion Pride.

Mississippi native Pride, country music’s first Black superstar, was known for hits including “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” “Roll On Mississippi” and “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me).” Pride landed 29 No. 1 Billboard Hot Country Songs chart hits during his decades-long career and earned three Grammy Awards.

He signed with RCA Records in the 1960s and earned a career breakthrough with “Just Between You and Me.” In 1971, he was named the CMA’s entertainer of the year and earned two consecutive male vocalist of the year honors (1971-1972). Pride was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Among his other accolades are the ACM’s pioneer award and the Recording Academy’s lifetime achievement award.

Pride made his Opry debut in 1967 and became an Opry member in 1993, when he was inducted by Jimmy C. Newman.

“The Grand Ole Opry held a very special place in my father’s heart, and our family is deeply grateful to see his music and legacy celebrated on the stage he loved so much,” Dion Pride said in a statement. “It will be an honor to perform alongside artists who admired him and to share his songs with the fans who have kept them alive for generations.”

“Every single night Charley Pride came home to the Opry was an event,” added Opry executive producer Dan Rogers. “His performances were amazing. The crowd response was like no other. And the backstage area was always, always buzzing. Charley’s spirit and songs live on, and we’re so looking forward to celebrating both on the Opry stage in September.”

$5 from each ticket sold for Opry 100 Honors shows will directly impact the Opry Trust Fund, which has supported country music professionals with assistance for emergencies, medical bills and other hardships for over 60 years. Since the launch of the Opry 100 Honors series in 2025, the shows have honored other country music legends including Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Charlie Daniels, Porter Wagoner, Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Little Jimmy Dickens and Don Williams.

July 18, 2026/by Yveto

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Spain vs. Argentina 2026: Here’s How to Watch Spanish-Language Broadcast FIFA World Cup Final Live Online

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On Sunday (July 19), New Jersey is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, as the international tournament comes down to the top two national teams, Spain and Argentina, competing against each other to hoist the FIFA World Cup Trophy on the pitch.

For the 23rd edition of the final, the championship match takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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How to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in Spanish Online, At a Glance:

Date: July 19
Matchup: Spain vs. Argentina
Broadcast Channels: Telemundo
Streaming: DirecTV, Peacock, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV

When Does 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Start?

FIFA World Cup Final begins on Sunday (July 19) at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. The final match of the fútbol tournament can be found live on Telemundo for the Spanish-language broadcast.

Who Is Performing During 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?

Before the match begins, Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. national anthem. In addition, singers Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams are set to perform during the pre-kickoff ceremony with special appearances from influencer IShowSpeed, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

Meanwhile, at halftime, Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS are all expected to perform during the World Cup Final.

Where to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in Spanish Online for Free

If you want to watch the World Cup Final without subscribing to a cable provider, then there are a few ways to watch the match online for free. There are streaming services, such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and others, that have free trials available to new subscribers (and even for returning subscribers too). These services are the best ways to watch Telemundo online for free.

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With DirecTV, you can stream on up to three devices at the same time, while the service features unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows, movies and even sports to watch back on-demand. If DirecTV sounds good to you, then sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.

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Want to save some money with Peacock? The service has annual plans available too, so you can get 17% off your yearly bill. If you pay $109.99 per year, or $169.99 per year, up front, then you can livestream Peacock Premium, or Peacock Premium Plus, respectively, at a lower cost. And aside from the World Cup Final, the streaming service also grants you access to more live sports from Premiere League, MLB, WNBA, NBA, NFL and other pro leagues.

Peacock doesn’t offer a free trial, however, you can get 30 days of access to Peacock for as low as $1 with a subscription to Walmart+. Streaming access is one of the retailer’s benefits and perks. Learn more about Walmart+ and Peacock here.

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With prices starting at $63.99 per month for the first month of service ($88.99 per month afterward), Fubo’s “Pro” plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the World Cup broadcast in Spanish on Telemundo. The plan features more than 220 other channels, including Universo, FOX, FOX Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month.

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For Telemundo, you can watch the game with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial to try out the service before you commit. Once the free trial is finished, a subscription starts at $89.99 per month for more than 100 live channels. And at no additional cost, Hulu + Live TV is bundled with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited to watch more originals, live sporting events and other programming.

But until then, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina is available to watch in Spanish on Telemundo, via DirecTV, on Sunday (July 19) at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.

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In the meantime, you can find how to watch the match with the English-language broadcast here.

July 18, 2026/by Yveto

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‘I’ve Got It So Good’: How Australian Country Artist Brad Cox Is Living His Best Life

Brad Cox is a country lad, every step of the way. When he’s not writing, recording or touring, the Australian country artist lives the good life on a plot of land in central Queensland. It’s a place where music and nature come together, his very own slice of Australian paradise.

“I had my bee suit on the other day and robbed my beehive for some honey. I planted a few extra trees, picked some passionfruit, we burned a huge stick pile last week,” he tells Billboard. “And then I’ve also got a beautiful grand piano in my house. So when I’m not outside doing farm jobs and loving that, I’m inside playing this beautiful grand piano. I’ve got it so good.”

Cox has earned it. Raised in Jindabyne, in New South Wales’s Snowy Mountains, the artist made the country music community sit up and take notice when he won the 2018 Toyota Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and kept the momentum going with a self-titled debut album. He was snapped up by Sony Music, and released My Mind’s Projection, peaking at No. 12 on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2020.

The following year, Cox launched the “Happy Hour Down Under” station on Apple Music (he’s no longer running that ship), and a third album, Acres, dropped in 2023, giving him a first appearance in the ARIA Top 10, peaking at No. 7 peak.

Then, in 2024, a new deal with Warner Music Australia. The first fruits of that arrangement blossomed last year with the release of his fourth album, Endemic Intelligence In Multiple Dimensions, and another trip to the ARIA Top 10, and another No. 7 peak position.

Today, Cox drops the first taste of new music in the sonic shape of “What Are The Odds,” a ballad that invites us in to explore his gentle side.

“It was written for my wife. I keep saying that it would’ve been the perfect wedding song, but I’m just two years late on that one,” he says with a laugh.

“It’s pretty honest. It’s written about the fact that, you know, there are so many variables and twists and turns in life, and you might end up in the same elevator or the same taxi as the person you’re meant to spend the rest of your life with, which is so rare.”

Is there more where that came from? “It won’t be this year,” he admits. “I’ve been writing a bunch and, yeah, trying to just figure out what the next 18 months looks like. I’m not going to confirm, but it’s always on the cards. I’m definitely putting some groundwork down for that to be the case.”

Cox, a four-time ARIA Award nominee, will swap his comfort zone for another, when he heads off for another tour of his homeland, getting underway Friday, July 17 at Perth’s Astor Theatre. Expect to hear songs from across his catalog, including fan faves from his independent years.

“I’m addicted to playing,” he enthuses. “I love it, man. It’s my favourite thing. It’s the drug. I love writing songs, I love recording music, but I’m just addicted to playing. And that’s the thing that keeps me in this game, is playing live. Particularly headline shows. Festivals are awesome, but when you play your own shows, every single person in that room is there for the music that I’ve written. There’s something really special thing about that.”

American audiences got a sample of Cox’s talents when he performed at CMA Fest in Nashville last month. Playing in the home of country music, “it’s slightly intimidating,” he recounts, “but at the same time, that’s that also breeds incredible inspiration.”

For now, Cox is happy to make as many trips to North America as it takes. But for this rising country star, Australia will always be home. “I belong in Queensland, and I will go there as many times a year as I need to, and I will come home to my beautiful, quiet oasis in central Queensland with my fruit trees and my goats, and then I’ll go back again.”

Brad Cox’s 2026 Tour of Australia and New Zealand:

July 17 — Astor Theatre, Perth WA
July 19 — Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA
July 24 — Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads NSW
July 25 — Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane QLD
July 29 — The Station, Jindabyne NSW
July 31 — Forum, Melbourne VIC
Aug. 1 — Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
Aug. 8 — Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD
Sept. 19 — The Whitianga Oceans Festival, Whitianga NZ
Oct. 10 — Strummingbird Festival Ballarat VIC
Oct. 17 — Strummingbird Festival Newcastle NSW
Oct. 18 — Strummingbird Festival Sunshine Coast QLD

July 17, 2026/by Yveto

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