Concert Postponement: Moira Dela Torre’s Oct. 4 “Where It All Started” show at SM Mall of Asia Arena has been pushed to next year, with Ovation Productions citing no reason and pointing fans to Ticketmaster for refunds. Music Industry & Talent: Cooking Vinyl Publishing has signed Killing Joke founder Jaz Coleman to a worldwide publishing deal with Believe, spanning his solo and orchestral work. Label Strategy: Chrysalis Records and Blue Raincoat Music named broadcaster Steve Lamacq as curator for new music and talent development. Streaming & Songwriting: Johnny McDaid, honored at the BMI London Awards, weighed in on hitmaking in the streaming era and the role of algorithms and AI. Global Classical: San Diego Symphony launched its “Beyond Borders” initiative, including free concerts with Montreal Symphony and a joint performance in late October. Live Music & Community: JerryFest returns to Five Points Oct. 4 with free music, vendors, and family activities celebrating Jerry Garcia’s legacy. Local Jazz: Lancaster’s inaugural Bad Saints Jazz Festival runs with 17 bands across three stages, including Theo Croker and Big Boy Brass. Pop Culture Moment: Elton John opened London’s new Apple Music Hall with an intimate, streamed piano set for 600 fans. Music Education: Phish fans fund the Mockingbird Foundation Music Scholarship in Vermont, backed in perpetuity for music students. Safety & Logistics: Halifax’s Magnetic World festival faced safety and organization complaints after ticket holders were left outside for hours. Tech & Royalties: A metadata expert warned how common catalog and publishing ID mix-ups can block payments, urging clearer documentation.