So happy it’s Thursday! And the first day of two BIG weekends of music here in the Ville More on that later. Let’s get right into the fun stuff.

In honor of LTL, we have your chance to win tickets to see The Subliminal Verses - A Midwest Tribute to Slipknot, 10/24 at Mercury Ballroom. ENTER TO WIN!

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• Twilight in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film event, featuring a breathtaking performance by a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians that allows fans to relive Bella and Edward's epic love story in a way that is both intimate and mesmerizing, 1/31 at the Louisville Palace. Enter to win tickets!*

• Alt-rock duo Judah & The Lion are on the road promoting their new album, I Am a Prism. The Boys Are Back Tour makes a stop at Manchester Music Hall on 10/18. You could win tickets here!*

• Omaha dance-punk band The Faint shuffles its way into Headliners on 11/4. Tickets are now available.

• It’s a Canadian triple-bill when pop-punks PUP visit Mercury Ballroom with Nobro and Pony also on the bill. Tix on sale now.

HOW TO DO LOUDER THAN LIFE

Louder Than Life begins today and runs through Sunday. It is a marathon, not a sprint—and we’ve got your game plan. From what to bring and how to get there to navigating the fest, fueling up, and making the most of four very loud days, our How To Do Louder Than Life guide has the intel you need to spend less time figuring things out and more time throwing horns. 🤘

THIS WEEKEND

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• The first new shows of the 2027 Broadway in Louisville series have been announced.

• While we’re focused on music festivals in town, why don’t we take a look at some of our top local artists.

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