New Music Drop: Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma keeps the momentum going with its second single, “Ayyayyo Ammadi,” featuring Yuvan Shankar Raja and Sanjana Divaker Kalmanje, with melody by Thaman S and lyrics by Vivek. Local Music Funding: Falkirk Council lands a two-year youth music boost from Creative Scotland, backing weekly music programmes for thousands of kids across early learning, primary schools, choirs, and traditional music tuition. Festival With a Twist: Big Love Festival 2026 returns to the Chenrezig Institute with Tibetan culture, live contemporary music, a Dharma Kids Zone, and daily pet blessings—plus meals included with every ticket. Music + Tech/Brand Collab: Toyota’s “Move Your World Beat” brings Asian musicians together to create tracks built from sounds recorded in Toyota vehicles, launching via TikTok and leading to a regional collaborative release later this year. Live Access Story: A deaf BSL interpreter, Luke Holdsworth, is bringing sign-language access to major live shows, including Oasis at Cardiff—turning concerts into something more people can fully feel. Streaming/AI Watch: Spotify is leaning harder into AI for discovery and engagement, including a conversational chatbot feature for subscribers. Copyright/Platform Tension: Taylor Swift’s music has reportedly been muted or removed from Trump’s TikTok posts after copyright availability issues. Eurovision Rules Update: Israel is set to be barred from hosting Eurovision under new EBU rules tied to armed conflict and regional stability.