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How India’s only opera house became a hub for diverse cultural activities

Mumbai’s Royal Opera House has had quite a dramatic life. Conceived in 1908 by Maurice Bandmann (a well-known entertainer from Kolkata) and Jehangir Framji Karaka, who headed a coal-broking firm, the grand edifice was inaugurated in 1911 by King George V …

ISIS-loving Aussie teen who plotted a terror attack on the Sydney Opera House avoids jail as judge claims his parents ...

By ADELAIDE LANG Published: 16:12 EST, 9 November 2026 | Updated: 16:36 EST, 9 November 2026 It took just five-and-a-half weeks for a 14-year-old boy to go from a normal student to plotting a terror attack on the Sydney Opera House. The teenager, who …

The Long Game: Ta’u Pupu’a’s journey from NFL player to opera singer

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Ta’u Pupu’a’s story reads like a Hollywood movie script—a former NFL player drafted by the legendary Bill Belichick who goes on to become a Juilliard-trained opera singer. Born in Tonga, Pupu’a and his family spent time in Hawai’ …

Terror expert’s grim warning as teenager spared jail over Sydney Opera House terror plot

Australians are facing an extraordinarily high risk of a terrorist attack, with a leading expert warning authorities are increasingly grappling with the threat of young people being radicalised online. Terrorism and radicalisation expert Dr Josh Roose told …

Step Afrika! makes its Detroit Opera House debut

DETROIT — From African American fraternities and sororities to stages worldwide, a leading step dance company debuts at the Detroit Opera House this weekend. Step Afrika! comes to Detroit for a one-night performance Saturday, featuring a program showcasing …

Free concert brings Bohemian opera to the shoppers

Soprano Jane Ede regaled Melbourne shoppers with arias from Opera Australia's La Boheme. Photo: Jesse Thompson/AAP PHOTOS There is a certain irony to promoting an opera about artistic poverty in a venue devoted to high-end consumerism. At Melbourne …

UCSB Department of Music Presents Fall 2026 Concert Series

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA — (Nov. 6, 2026) — The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music presents its Fall Concert Series lineup, kicking off with the UCSB Jazz Ensemble, followed by …

Asmik Grigorian Leads Metropolitan Opera’s New Production of ‘Jenůfa’

(Photo: Monika Rittershaus / Royal Ballet and Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Janáček’s “Jenůfa.” The production, which opens on Nov. 16 and runs through Dec. 4, will be directed by Claus Guth, which OperaWire called …

Humboldt Musician Tristin Roberts Talks Faith, Family and Finding His Way Back to Songwriting

After thinking he had finished recording music, Humboldt musician and actor Tristin Roberts found himself picking it up again after a friend gave him recording equipment and encouraged him to create. The result is Made to Know You, an album shaped by …

Sydney Opera House terror plot: Teen learns fate

A teenager who identified with the Boston Marathon bombers and researched plans to carry out a mass-casualty terror attack at Sydney's Opera House in 2024 has been spared a jail sentence. The boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, had just …

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

A teenager researched a marathon finish line at the Sydney Opera House as a potential terror target. Photo: Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS It took just five-and-a-half weeks for a 14-year-old boy to go from a normal student to plotting a terror attack on the …

Sydney Opera House terror plot teen spared jail after planning mass-casualty attack

It took just five-and-a-half weeks for a 14-year-old boy to go from a normal student to plotting a terror attack on the Sydney Opera House. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was first exposed to extremist content on TikTok when he …

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

Russian opera singer Victoria Bobkova performs in Congo

A concert by Victoria Bobkova, a soloist of the Kaliningrad Regional Philharmonic, was held at the Russian House in Brazzaville to mark National Unity Day, an African Initiative correspondent reports. The singer performed works from the operatic repertoire …

'Normal teen' spared jail over Opera House terror plot

Teen Spared Jail Over Sydney Opera House Terror Plot

It took just five-and-a-half weeks for a 14-year-old boy to go from a normal student to plotting a terror attack on the Sydney Opera House. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was first exposed to extremist content on TikTok when he …

‘Brainwashed’ teen learns fate after plotting terror attack at Sydney Opera House

Top 71 events coming to the UAE, from Jennifer Lopez to Mariah Carey

From pop and rock to stand-up comedy, ballet, opera and musicals, the UAE's live events season is in full swing, with a packed programme stretching well into 2027 across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The months ahead bring some of the biggest names in …

Ulsan Opera House Plan Hits Safety and Cost Roadblocks

Rendering of the planned world-class performance venue. Ulsan CityULSAN — Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook has concluded that a large-scale opera house project launched under the previous city administration cannot proceed as originally designed, citing flaws in …

HANGYEOM Makes His Solo Debut with First Single Album, 0,1

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HANGYEOM of OMEGA X has released his new solo single album, 0,1, shortly following the completion of his military service. 0,1 features two tracks, "MIS2 U" and " …

Jenny Oaks Baker announces 2026 Christmas tour: 'Joy to the World! A Sacred Christmas Celebration'

Nine-city tour, Nov. 28–Dec. 21, adds soprano Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller, a first Minnesota stop and more than 500 local performers across four states. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grammy-nominated and …

The Simonetta Lein Show Welcomes The New World Star, Grammy Winning Artist Dawnn Lewis

HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Simonetta Lein Show lineup welcomes acclaimed actress, Grammy winning singer, songwriter, producer, and voice artist Dawnn Lewis for an intimate and entertaining …

Entertainment Visionary Delores Burgess, Celebrates Success of One-Woman Musical

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For internationally acclaimed gospel recording artist, playwright, entrepreneur and three-time breast cancer survivor Delores Burgess, the curtain call of her recent one-woman …

Pantheon ACR and HOP Events take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a world tour from Dubai to London

Sufi sensation Bismil signs exclusive agreement for five international shows across UAE, Qatar, UK, Singapore and Malaysia DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pantheon Art, Culture & Real Estate (ACR) and HOP Events …

FINALE OUT NOW: THE HUNT ENDS AT THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL IN ‘FLIGHT OF THE FALLEN’

The Season 2 finale of the Washington occult-noir audio drama chases a winged killer to a cathedral still unfinished in 1936 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The season finale of Dupont Investigations, …

Mother-Daughter Musical Duo Silvia Hernández and Silvia Alonso to Make Carnegie Hall Debut on November 14

Mexican-born cellist and her Cuban pianist mother bring their musical heritage to New York City following international performances and competition recognition NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cellist Silvia Elena …

FreeCast Announces Major Partnership with ROKiT Flix to Expand Global Streaming Entertainment Service

ROKiT Flix, the world's first and largest completely free, ad-free streaming entertainment service offering over 50,000 hours of content, partners with FreeCast KINGSWOOD BUSINESS PARK, UNITED KINGDOM, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ROKiT …

Hannover House bets big on C.G.I. and A.I. tools for production of holiday thriller, JOLLY

Breakthrough feature film production techniques, promise to revolutionize the film production industry. Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hannover House, Inc. (OTC: HHSE), a 33- …

Coin Theaters Details How Funded Likes Convert Fan Support Into USDC Creator Compensation

Live entertainment platform combines creator-support credits, a Content Creator Fund and integrated digital wallets to support qualifying $1 USDC rewards. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coin Theaters, Inc …

Dubai’s Afterpeak Taps Too Lost for Exclusive Global Distribution

Too Lost signs Afterpeak and its 25,000+ release catalog to an exclusive, multi-year global distribution deal backed by multi-seven-figure financing. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Too Lost has signed …

Blues Veteran Buddy Reed Announces New Single "Everything"

Buddy Reed, whose career spans six decades, returns with "Everything" a new single Everything is a compact, unpretentious piece of American roots music. ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A warm, …

Charleston International Music Competition Announces 2026 Instrumental Finalists

Musicians across all instruments earn international recognition as CIMC celebrates outstanding musical talent. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition (CIMC) proudly announces …

Alternative pop-rock artist Ava Renn Finds Light in the Darkness on New Album ‘You Want Love’

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative pop-rock artist Ava Renn returns with her powerful second studio album, ‘You Want Love’, a raw, cinematic exploration of pain, desire and self-discovery that finds the …

Reality TV Stars Diamond The Body, Ivory Babu & Ahna Mac Bring Bold Competition to Blabber App’s New Streaming Service

Blabber App Launches New Streaming Service Featuring Reality TV Stars LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blabber App is making major noise with the launch of its streaming service, introducing viewers to a …

Carl Kruse Arts Invites All To An Evening of Neoclassical Piano Music in Berlin

Free concert with Italian pianist Alessandra Toni slated for Saturday, November 14 at 8pm in Berlin BERLIN, GERMANY, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Carl Kruse Arts Blog invites all to a live performance of neoclassical piano music …

Voyce Butler Announces New Single 'I Cannot Say,' Set for Release on November 27, 2026

Independent Chicago-born, Houston-based R&B artist introduces country-soul influences on his second single release in two months. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent R&B singer, songwriter and producer …

YBunny Releases 33 Songs in October as Her Music Draws Millions of Views and Streams

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The independent artist's October release schedule includes her latest track, "Hiphop," amid increased attention across digital music platforms. Independent hip-hop …

A NEW VOICE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: NAMULI UNWRAPS THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH "MY WISH"

Blending Neo-Soul and Contemporary Pop influences, Rising Singer-Songwriter Delivers a Heartwarming Celebration of Love, Hope, and the Timeless Spirit of Giving LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singer-songwriter …

Angolan Singer Lipsia Releases New Nu-Disco Single 'Do It Right'

Angolan singer Lipsia continues her comeback with "Do It Right," a nu-disco single blending melodic funk, released in collaboration with Big Easy. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With her new single “Do It …