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Last update: 6 minutes agoStreaming & Video Podcasts: Spotify says it will adopt Apple’s HLS video tech for smoother video podcast playback on Apple Podcasts, rolling out later this year and making it easier for creators to distribute and earn across platforms. Music Education Spotlight: South Korea kicked off UNESCO’s 15th Culture and Arts Education Week with forums and a big symposium on measuring arts education’s impact. Courtroom Clash: A cancelled pianist’s Palestine remarks were described in court as “selfish” and a “middle finger,” with the case expected to test limits of political speech in Australian workplaces. Live Music & Community: Luxembourg’s “My Urban Piano” returns with 17 public pianos across the city through June 16, turning streets into pop-up stages. Festival Watch: Leeds Jazz Festival 2026 runs May 21–26 with city-wide venue takeovers and a packed mix of local and international acts. Local Talent: Davina Sowers brings her neo-soul/jazz sound to Selby Town Hall May 20.
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