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kiOra to make U.S. festival debut at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds LA
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Japanese girl group kiOra will perform at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Pasadena on Aug. 8, marking its U.S. festival debut ahead of the group’s official launch later this summer.
Event pro-AV services market seen doubling by 2031
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The global event pro-AV services market is projected to grow from $28.6 billion in 2021 to $56.9 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research.
Global K-pop event market seen doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global K-pop event market will rise from $8.36 billion in 2025 to $17.44 billion by 2035, driven by fan engagement, digital participation and hybrid event formats.
London Design Awards names 2026 Season 1 winners
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The 2026 London Design Awards has named Season 1 winners across architecture, interiors, product design, communication, UX/UI, packaging and conceptual design.
HiFi electronics market seen reaching $23.88 billion by 2030
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The high fidelity electronics market is projected to rise from $15.06 billion in 2025 to $23.88 billion by 2030, driven by smart home integration, wireless audio advances and demand for higher-quality listening.
Ian Gillan sets 2027 UK speaking tour
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Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan will bring his first public speaking tour to the UK in spring 2027, with tickets going on sale June 26 at 10 a.m. The Talking Gib’rish Tour will feature stories from his six-decade career, from Hounslow to Deep…
Moments with Marianne expands Southern California reach with prime drive-time airtime
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Moments with Marianne Radio Show is airing on KMET 1490 AM and 98.1 FM across Southern California, reaching more than 3.5 million listeners in one of the country’s biggest radio markets.
ReVIBES auction sells COBRA artworks for 3.5 million yen
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ReVIBES Project, a joint initiative of Toei Video and TANGLE, said two debut collaboration works pairing COBRA with artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction on June 4 in Tokyo.
ReVIBES Project's COBRA art auction opens IP x pop art market
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Two collaborative works inspired by Buichi Terasawa’s COBRA and reimagined by collage artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction in Tokyo on June 4, signaling early market demand for the ReVIBES Project’s plan to turn Japanese pop-culture IP into…
Anime market seen reaching $48.52 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global anime market will reach $48.52 billion by 2030, driven by streaming simulcasts, merchandising and cross-media franchises.
ACCO TECH touts next-gen talking pens from Shenzhen
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Shen Zhen ACCO Technology Company Limited says it has grown from a Shenzhen manufacturer into a global supplier of talking pens and related educational devices.
Tsubomiya 3rd wins Bronze at A' Interior Design Awards
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Shunsuke Ohe’s Osaka osteopathic clinic, Tsubomiya 3rd, has won Bronze in the A’ Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.
Visa hosts sold-out AI fintech salon at Mission Rock HQ
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Visa and Marvelous brought 150 founders, payments operators and investors to Visa’s Mission Rock headquarters during Fintech Week SF to debate how AI, stablecoins and instant settlement are reshaping finance.
WMF 2026 brings 3,000 startups and investors to Bologna
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World Startup & VC Fest returns June 24-26 at WMF 2026 in Bologna, drawing more than 3,000 startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.
Astrology market seen reaching $22.8 billion by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the global astrology market is on track to rise from $12.8 billion in 2021 to $22.8 billion by 2031, driven by online demand, millennial interest and astrology-themed products.
Anthem Film Festival returns to Las Vegas with FreedomFest
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The Anthem Film Festival will run July 8-11, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas as part of FreedomFest, with access included for conference pass holders.
Microshare adds 31 languages to EverSmart Pest and Clean suites
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Microshare has expanded its EverSmart Pest and Clean products with 31 new languages as demand grows across Europe and Asia. The update is aimed at technicians, cleaning staff and compliance teams using the software in multilingual operations.
Port & Proper opens luxury Duffy charter service in Newport Beach
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Port & Proper marked its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Newport Beach on June 23, 2026, officially launching a captain-piloted electric Duffy charter business in Newport Harbor.
Christian Briggs episode tracks the global push for CBDCs and payment alternatives
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A new episode of On the Record with Christian Briggs argues that CBDCs, BRICS expansion and strategic infrastructure are reshaping global finance as governments seek alternatives to dollar-centric rails.
Hosiery market seen reaching $62.4 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global hosiery market was worth $40.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $62.4 billion by 2032. The report points to socks, women’s products, retail stores and Asia-Pacific as key growth leaders, while raw…
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