News

The Netherlands’ premier techno festival has officially sold out its biggest edition to date, with organizers launching a fan contest to celebrate the milestone.

The post Awakenings Festival 2026 is Completely Sold Out appeared first on EDMTunes.

Bret Michaels’ guitarist Pete Evick went off over the backlash received by Michaels after he was announced as a performer for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair.

The initiative’s organizers are now accepting applications ahead of Lost Lands 2026, which returns September 18-20.

The post Lost Lands Opens ‘Support Squad’ Applications for Harm Reduction at 2026 Festival appeared first on EDM.

She also explained why she believes standing up for her beliefs is “part of being an artist.”

The artist loved her some voice notes.

Billboard’s Makin’ Tracks column looks at the writing and recording process behind Lakelin Lemmings’ “Get Around Boy.”

After 23 years of appearances, the band earns its first top 10.

 
The organization’s 35th anniversary gala will take place Oct. 2 in Atlanta.

Thanks to AI, the internet is flooded with fan-made content, and that includes advertising imposters. Currently a fake Pepsi ad and an LA mayor campaign are both benefiting from the viral impact of clever user-generated concepts. Thousands were fooled and (crucially) charmed by a 20-second Pepsi spot. It features familiar advertising tropes – a rousing …

The post Pep talk: is AI advertising beating the real thing? first appeared on More About Advertising.

World Out of Home Organization delegates are gathered in London this week for its Annual Congress and President Tom Goddard (below) welcomed them with the news that global OOH revenues had climbed to US$54bl, 15% higher than 2024. The WOO figures include 85 separate geographical territories accounting for 95% of global GDP. The APAC region …

The post WOO president Goddard outlines Out of Home industry in rude health – but with more to do first appeared on More About Advertising.