The Hanteo Global music festival is set to take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 6 and 7. The event will be headlined by a legendary Korean artist, with a special stage dedicated to celebrating K-pop's evolution over the decades, featuring artists from the first to fifth generations.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-05/entertainment/kpop/Hanteo-Music-Festival-to-light-up-Seoul-World-Cup-Stadium-in-September/2346067Mark Snow, a renowned composer for television, has died at 78. Born Martin Fulterman in Brooklyn, New York, he attended Juilliard School and began composing music for TV in the late 1970s. He is best known for his work on "The X Files," including its iconic theme, which charted internationally in 1996. Snow also composed music for other notable shows like "Blue Bloods" and "Smallville."
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/mark-snow-composer-of-x-files-theme-dead-at-78/article_0dfd21fb-1c21-51d9-9ec9-294b766b7f36.htmlThis song, likely "Wonderwall" by Oasis, features a simple yet effective chord progression that can help learners develop their rhythmic skills. The C-G-Am-F progression is repeated throughout the verse and chorus, creating a sense of familiarity and structure. The song's use of strumming patterns and emphasis on specific chords helps to convey the emotional narrative of the lyrics, making it an excellent choice for teaching rhythm and storytelling through music.
https://nerdbot.com/2025/07/04/easy-guitar-chords-for-iwan-fals-songs-a-beginners-guide/The Calumet Theatre, located in Calumet, Michigan, is a historic Gilded Age opera house that has been converted into a community hub for concerts and events. It is part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park and serves as a heritage site, offering a glimpse into the past while hosting various performances and gatherings.
https://www.mlive.com/life/2025/07/peek-inside-ornate-gilded-age-theater-with-new-1900s-replica-chandelier.htmlA town has successfully reinvigorated its cultural scene by reopening a historic cinema under the main square and repurposing it for open-air screenings during the summer months. This unique initiative is a notable exception, as many small theatres and multiplex chains have been closing in recent times. The outdoor screenings are held in excellent technical conditions and feature carefully curated content, making them an attractive alternative to traditional indoor cinemas.
https://www.romania-insider.com/romanian-film-review-gazing-past-il-cinema-ritrovato-tiff-jul-2025The National Gallery Singapore (NGS) is hosting its first solo exhibition dedicated to Fernando Zóbel, a transcontinental abstract artist from the Philippines. Born in 1924, Zóbel was a cosmopolitan thinker and writer who established two modern art museums in the Philippines and Spain. The exhibition features over 200 pieces of his work, including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and archival materials, showcasing his role in bridging cultural contexts and enriching global dialogues on modern art.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/06/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/ccps-21am-collection-on-display-at-national-gallery-singapore/2144169Manila International Fashion Week 2025 showcased a diverse range of styles from top designers worldwide. The event featured 16 designers, including Emily Sy Couture, who highlighted her refined vision and mastery with her collection. Lynn Bautista's captivating performance on the catwalk was also a highlight. Produced by Bench Bello, MIFW 2025 emphasized fashion's power to unite global talents and celebrate cultural diversity, with live music and diverse runway segments adding to its success.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/06/tmt-newswire/golden-hour-glamour-at-the-5th-manila-international-fashion-week-2025/2144044The exhibition at Gibson explores identity and empowerment through color, text, and symbolic references, featuring a music lineup that brings these themes to life with urgent performances celebrating generational experience, held at The Broad in downtown Los Angeles.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/03/the-broad-unveils-native-focused-summer-concert-series-tied-to-jeffrey-gibson-exhibit/Bill Viola has reimagined the Renaissance with a retrospective in Florence, drawing inspiration from his early days working at Art/Tapes/22 in Europe after graduating from Syracuse University's visual and performing arts department. His latest exhibition is part of the Carnegie International, which has expanded its format to overwhelm its curatorial framework, forming a poetic meditation on life and art. Meanwhile, Troy Hill Art Houses in Pittsburgh hosts an expansive contemporary art exhibition, featuring the work of artist Vuslat alongside artefacts from the ancient site of Troy, located in western Turkey.
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