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FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPSPROPS

There’s a lot in store for Sierra Madre Playhouse’s 2026 season, Small Stage, Big World, during which the intimate venue will showcase more than 90 diverse programs across theater, dance, music, jazz, and film, plus new and anticipated additions including opera, comedy, and an author series. Highlights include artist residencies with violinist Martin Chalifour and Brightwork Newmusic, groundbreaking premieres such as George Sarah’s live chamber music score for Sergei Eisenstein’s silent film Battleship Potemkin, and partnerships with East West Players and Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Featuring international voices, innovative collaborations and family events, the Playhouse is celebrating art that connects communities across borders and generations. Learn about all the varied offerings and new additions at sierramadreplayhouse.org/calendar, and contact Libby Huebner at libby@adlibpr.com for more information.

The 16th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards once again celebrated music in film, television, and video games and the artists and creators behind them. Winners included "Dream As One" from Avatar: Fire and Ash, written by Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Simon Franglen, in addition to "Highest 2 Lowest" from Highest 2 Lowest, written by Aiyana-Lee Anderson and Nicole Daciana Anderson, and "Dear Me" from Diane Warren: Relentless, written by Diane Warren. The event featured special performances by nominees including Miles Caton (Sinners), Aiyana-Lee (Highest 2 Lowest), Aryana Sayeed and Jeff Beal (Rulebreakers), and Diane Warren (Diane Warren: Relentless).View the complete list of winners and nominees at hmmawards.com/2025-hmma-nominations, and contact Rebekah Alperin at ralperin@costacomm.com for more information.

Graceland—the Memphis, TN home and estate of the late Elvis Presley—will host the first advanced U.S. screenings of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concerton January 8, 2026—Elvis’s birthday—offering two free showings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the TCB Showroom. The 2025 documentary film blends long-lost footage from Elvis’s 1970s Las Vegas residency with rare 16mm and 8mm archival material and newly unearthed recordings of Elvis sharing his own story. It follows Luhrmann’s 2022 biographical film Elvis about the King of Rock and Roll. The screenings are part of the 2026 Elvis Birthday Celebration. Learn more at graceland.com/elvis-news/posts/baz-luhrmanns-epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-graceland-premiere-screenings.

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The 6th annual International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games—an event by the Audio Engineering Society focused on audio for extended reality and interactive gaming—has issued a call for proposals open until March 24. They are seeking professionals involved in audio for virtual and augmented reality, immersive audio, and gaming to participate in workshops, tutorials, and masterclasses. The event will be June 30-July 3. More information can be found at aes2.org.

The New Century Dance Project has issued a call for choreographic fellows with a submission deadline of Jan. 12. The fellowship, which is part of the 2026 festival slated for July 24–August 2 in Santa Fe, is open to upper-level collegiate (Junior and above) through established career professionals. Learn more and submit your work at newcenturydanceproject.org/call-for-choreographic-fellows.

February 6 is the deadline for submissions (you must also register by January 31) for the Indie Film Music Contest. The competition, which offers cash prizes, focuses on musical storytelling without regard for sound quality to give beginners a fair chance to compete. More information and submission guidelines can be found at indiefilmmusiccontest.com.The post FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPS first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Australia’s recorded music royalty rates for radio play to rise by 38% after tribunal rulingThe country's recorded music industry says it will push to end Australia's 1% cap on recording royalties paid by radio
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6 Ways Bandsintown’s New Marketplace Helps Artists Level UpBandsintown for Artists features over 30 integrations and partner tools to help indie artists grow, amplify their visibility, and connect closer to fans.
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Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and ProducersApple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized.
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GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Album NotesThe 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Album Notes category.

Take a look at the nominated albums below--who do you think will win?

See the full list of nominees in every category here.

Adios, Farewell, Goodbye, Good Luck, So Long: On Stage 1964-1974Scott B. Bomar, album notes writer (Buck Owens And His Buckaroos)

After The Last SkyAdam Shatz, album notes writer (Anouar Brahem, Anja Lechner, Django Bates, Dave Holland)

ÁrabeAmanda Ekery, album notes writer (Amanda Ekery)

The First Family: Live At Winchester Cathedral 1967Alec Palao, album notes writer (Sly & The Family Stone)

A Ghost Is Born — 20th Anniversary Deluxe EditionBob Mehr, album notes writer (Wilco)

Miles '55: The Prestige RecordingsAshley Kahn, album notes writer (Miles Davis)The post GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Album Notes first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Music streaming platforms now host quarter of a BILLION tracks. Where does it end?New Luminate report reveals head-spinning volume of content on audio services, as debate rages over minimum-stream payout thresholds.
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Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025LMS's Music in Action grants were set up to fund venues engaging with their local communities on a deeper level, and to support efforts to transform the role live music plays in society at large.
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Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners AnnouncedClio Music has named its 2026 winners. The awards recognize creative excellence in music marketing, brand/artist collaborations, and the use of music in advertising, film and trailers.
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GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Music FilmThe 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Music Film category.

Take a listen to the nominated films below--who do you think will win?

See the full list of nominees in every category here.

DevoDevoChris Smith, video director; Danny Gabai, Anita Greenspan, Chris Holmes & Chris Smith, video producers

Live At The Royal Albert HallRayePaul Dugdale, video director; Stefan Demetriou & Amy James, video producers

RelentlessDiane WarrenBess Kargman, video director; Peggy Drexler, Michele Farinola, Bess Kargman & Kat Nguyen, video producers

Music By John WilliamsJohn WilliamsLaurent Bouzereau, video director; Sara Bernstein, Laurent Bouzereau, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg & Justin Wilkes, video producers

Piece By PiecePharrell WilliamsMorgan Neville, video director; Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, Mimi Valdes & Pharrell Williams, video producersThe post GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Music Film first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Sony Music Publishing acquires Big Yellow Dog MusicCompany was founded in 1998 by Kerry O’Neil and Carla Wallace and based in Nashville
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Bruno Mars Is Back on Tour in 2026 — a Timeline of His Iconic Live PerformancesA seasoned performer at the top of his craft, Bruno Mars uses live performances to showcase the best of what he has to offer his listeners. Here are some of his most iconic on-stage moments.
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How to Get Your Song to 1,000 Streams [Marketing Plan]Artists, here's a breakdown of exactly how to spend your time and budget to make the biggest impact, and get your track to 1k streams.
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Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones & Me Ltd.AllMusic editor Tim Sendra digs deep into the Monkees' classic 1967 album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. which has recently been reissued with upgrades including alternate takes, new mixes, backing tracks, demos, and TV versions.

‘When you can’t see the whole picture, you don’t truly understand what’s going on in your business.’Absolute Label Services co-bosses, Henry Semmence and Simon Wills discuss Anthology, a new system they believe is key to the future of their company – and the success of their clients…
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