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but the California concert promoter has already released the lineup for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the earliest announcement since the event's inception in 1999. We're expected to know, before the leaves begin to turn, if we want to snag tickets at the "early bird" "discount" price of $650 (Weekend One) or $550 (Weekend Two) to see Kaskade, the DJ my EDM-curious dad once called "Ajax" by mistake (they're both cleaning supplies, after all).

The shift follows years of debate inside the IOC, with former president Thomas Bach signaling a move towards a clean field of play that allows more sponsor visibility.

"We didn't hit a home run, but we're OK. We'll be around to fight another day," said SF Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford, indicating optimism despite challenges.

"More than 85 Pride organisations say they've seen a reduction in corporate sponsorships or partnerships, according to a questionnaire by the UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON)."

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More than a dozen companies have backed out of the Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver, executive director Norman Harris recently told The Associated Press.

The event was characterized by low attendance and poor planning, leading many to leave early, reflecting poorly on the Trump administration and its sponsors.