Music Economy & Jobs: Fort Wayne created a dedicated Music Office as part of its Music Economy Strategy, aiming to elevate and market local strengths like Sweetwater and Purdue Fort Wayne; the ecosystem is pegged at 6,986 jobs and $3.1B output. Global Label Expansion: Modern Sky UK launched Chinese youth-culture brand M_DSK (0151), headed by Leena Lewis, signing artists including Jianbo and CopDat. Live Music Series: Sydney’s House/Music program turns historic venues into intimate gigs from June to August with artists like loscil and claire rousay. Festival Spotlight: Decatur’s Amplify Decatur Music Festival returns June 4-7 with Americana headliners including Gillian Welch & David Rawlings and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. AI & Rights: CISAC’s “Paris Commitment” urges governments and tech firms to protect and fairly pay human creators as AI reshapes culture. K-pop Chart News: BTS’s “Arirang” topped Billboard Japan’s Hot Albums chart for 2026’s first half. Education Through Music: Yamaha Music India signed an MoU with Ahmedabad’s municipal school board to train educators and expand recorder classes in government schools. America 250 Soundtrack: Port St. Lucie’s Freedomfest (July 4) features Max Weinberg plus drones and fireworks, while Salem’s July 1 SHSAA concert stages “America Remembers.” Cultural Diplomacy: China’s embassy in Zimbabwe hosted an International Children’s Day open house mixing music, dance, and arts.