Union County Students Earn Top Honors at International Music Festival; Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center
(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Six piano students from the Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) have earned top honors at the 2026 Golden Key Music Festival, an international competition that provides young musicians the opportunity to perform on some of the world's most prestigious stages. All six students study under faculty member Margarita Sturman.
Lost Romance Announces Intimate U.K. Solo Acoustic Tour
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt/punk outfit Lost Romance is set to cross the Atlantic this spring for a special run of stripped-down, solo acoustic performances across the United Kingdom. Taking place May 14–19, 2026, the tour offers fans a rare chance to experience the band's music in its most raw and personal form.
Zebra Pen presents 3rd Annual Songwriting Sweepstakes celebrating the path to self expression
(EDISON, NJ) -- /CNW/ - Zebra Pen Corp. a leading innovator in writing instruments, presents its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes for 2026. Entering its third year, the national sweepstakes continues to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the power of written words by inviting songwriters to showcase their original lyrics for a chance to win a $5,000 USD cash prize, and supply of Zebra Pen products to fuel their creative journey. The sweepstakes runs until May 8, 2026.
Princeton Junction Teen Named Winner of PDFNJ's 22nd Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Contest
(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- [GLOBE NEWSWIRE] -- Chloé Cheng of Princeton Junction, a junior at The Peddie School, has been named the winner of the 22nd Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey music competition.
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 21-27, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from July 21-27, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
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Founding Member of The Hooters, Eric Bazilian, Releases First Single in a Series of New Music
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Originally penned for WXPN's Philly Anthems series, Eric Bazilian's newest song, "Better Times," is out now. The founding member of The Hooters will be releasing a series of new music this year with this as the first single and was featured in Twangville's Why It Matters series to discuss eating well on the road, his first gig in his hometown, and how inflation has impacted touring. "We know how fortunate we are. We worked a long time to get here, and we never take it for granted."
Art, Poetry, and Conversation Unite at Monmouth Museum at Dunellen
Makin Waves with Brian Erickson & Bill Lambusta: Talking About The Extensions, 'The Great Album Podcast' & More
The Levoy Theatre presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on September 22nd
The Stone Pony presents John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band on August 1st
