Music Industry & Awards: The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Music crowned James Reid (“jgh”) as Album of the Year and Maki’s “Dilaw” as Song of the Year, with Ben&Ben winning Group/Duo Artist and performances from Salbakuta, Ima Castro, and a lifetime achievement tribute to Andrew E. Grassroots Music & Venues: The Independent revives its Main Stage initiative with the Music Venue Trust, spotlighting emerging artists and grassroots venues across the UK with editorial coverage and £5,000 ad support. Art & Immersive Culture: India’s first UV immersive fine art exhibition, “Quantum Canvas,” opens in Thane, using ultraviolet light to reveal hidden layers in paintings. Climate, Heritage & Public Memory: Britain restores a major chalk hill figure with 17 tonnes of chalk and climate-resilient methods—raising alarms about how other ancient sites, like India’s rock art, are left to erode. Streaming’s Environmental Push: Music Climate Pact and Deezer release “Sound Choices,” offering 10 practical tips to cut streaming’s environmental impact. Culture in Education: Rishi Sunak visits a UK primary school using a Kodály-based music programme to boost early learning through rhythm and repetition. Community, Protest & Rights: In KwaZulu-Natal, civil society leaders urge peaceful mobilisations ahead of June 30, rejecting violence narratives around undocumented foreign nationals.