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- 1More US Music Festivals Cancel Amid Severe Weather●# art # music # USA # US More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music Severe weather forced Global Citizen,
Severe weather forced the cancellation of several US music festivals this weekend, including Global Citizen, All Things Go and the CBGB festival. The wave of cancellations is being linked to the climate crisis, with commentators noting that extreme weather is increasingly disrupting the live music industry. Observers say festival organizers face mounting risks from heat, storms and flooding, raising questions about how outdoor events will adapt.
- 2Robyn surprises with Zara Larsson duet at Portola Music Festival▼Robyn’s surprise Zara Larsson duet among highlights over Portola Music Festival weekend
Robyn brought out Zara Larsson for an unannounced duet during the Portola Music Festival weekend, and the moment is being counted among the festival's standout highlights. The surprise pairing of the Swedish pop icons drew attention as a memorable moment of the event, alongside the rest of the weekend's performances.
- 3More Music Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Hits Live Events▼More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music
Several music festivals have cancelled their events, with the climate crisis being cited as an increasingly disruptive force for the live music industry. Extreme weather, including heatwaves, floods and storms, is making outdoor events harder and riskier to stage, prompting organisers to call off or postpone festivals. The trend raises questions about the long-term viability of large outdoor gatherings and the growing costs of insurance, safety measures and scheduling changes across the sector.
- 4Lumo Art & Tech Festival Unveils Full Programme with Björk▼Lumo Art & Tech Festival Announces Full Programme, Featuring Björk
The Lumo Art & Tech Festival has announced its full programme, with Björk confirmed as a featured artist. The line-up promises a mix of art, music and technology, and the news is drawing attention from fans of the Icelandic singer and followers of experimental art events. Further details on dates, venues and additional performers were not included in the announcement.
- 5Nor'easter forces Ocean City to cancel music festival, assess damage●Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor’easter cancels music festival
A nor'easter hit Ocean City, Maryland, prompting officials to assess storm damage across the resort town and cancel a scheduled music festival. Crews are surveying beach erosion and property impacts as cleanup continues. The cancellation disappointed visitors and locals who had planned to attend the weekend event, while businesses watch how the storm affects the season.
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The Amana Colonies in eastern Iowa are holding their 61st annual Oktoberfest, continuing one of the region's longest-running fall traditions. The German heritage festival typically draws visitors for food, beer, music and crafts in the historic villages. Local coverage highlights the event's endurance as a seasonal draw for the area.
- 716 Safety Tips for ACL Fest and F1 Fans in Austin●Heading to ACL Fest or F1? 16 tips to help you stay safe
The Austin American-Statesman has published a list of 16 safety tips for people attending the ACL Fest music festival and the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The guidance covers how attendees can protect themselves and their belongings while enjoying the city's major back-to-back events, which draw large crowds and heavy traffic to the area each autumn.
- 8Porchfest Omaha marks tenth anniversary with music and art●Cause & Culture: Porchfest OMA turns 10 with music, art and community
Porchfest OMA, the Omaha community music festival held on residential porches, is celebrating its tenth year with a lineup of music, art and neighborhood gatherings. The milestone edition highlights how the event has grown into a local tradition that brings residents and artists together across the city each year.
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The 2026 Hoodoo Festival has drawn thousands of attendees, combining live music with large-scale mural art, according to the Amarillo Globe-News. The event blends visual art installations and performances, attracting a broad crowd to the Texas Panhandle area. Coverage so far focuses on attendance figures and the festival's mix of art and music programming.
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The Greenville Country Music Fest has announced its spring dates. Organizers shared the schedule through regional news outlets, though no lineup or venue details have been confirmed in the announcement so far. Fans of country music in the Greenville area are expected to watch for ticket and artist information as the event approaches.
- 11Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor'easter cancels music festival▼‘They made the right call on this one’: Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor’easter cancels music festival
A nor'easter forced officials in Ocean City, Maryland, to cancel a music festival as the storm battered the coast. Officials are now assessing damage to the beach and boardwalk, and many in the area say organizers made the right call calling off the event ahead of dangerous conditions. Cleanup and repairs are underway as the community gauges the storm's impact.
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The Mercury News has published its events calendar for the Bay Area covering the week of October 2-8, listing fairs, concerts, festivals and other local activities across the region. The roundup gives residents a guide to what is happening over the coming week, from music and arts to family-friendly events, as the autumn season picks up.