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Berklee Alumni and Faculty Recognized with 2026 Emmy Nominations

The 26 nominees include Trey Parker (South Park) and seven-time Emmy winner Pablo Munguía of Berklee Valencia, who's nominated for both the Oscars and the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

dancers dressed in yellow and orange perform in formation at FIFA world cup halftime show — Courtney Saffold (bottom left) performed with Shakira and Burna Boy on “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 World Cup, on July 19. Getty Images/Elsa

Footwork for a Global Stage: Courtney Saffold Dances with Shakira at FIFA World Cup Final

The Boston Conservatory commercial dance alum made history performing with Shakira in the inaugural FIFA World Cup halftime show.

Susan Tedeschi and Tiwa Savage will headline Berklee's first Homecoming Block Party on September 19.

Berklee’s First Homecoming Brings Global Alumni to Boston for a Block Party Celebration

A multi-genre lineup featuring Susan Tedeschi, Tiwa Savage, Fabiola Méndez, Dreion, and more anchors a day of live music and connection for artists, students, alumni, and fans on September 19.

bizzys 2026 — Grammy-winning artist and Bizzy Awards host Lecrae (left) stands with chair of Berklee Music Business/Management Department Tonya Butler (right) after she received the Music Business Educator of the Year Award.

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Berklee’s Tonya Butler Named Music Business Educator of the Year

The Music Business Association honored Butler at its annual Bizzy Awards.

two dance students performing at the Soirée in black and black outfits. One student is holding the other's leg up to the sky. — “Rhapsody in Blue” performed by Elvis Pietrzak (BFA ‘27, contemporary dance) and Colette Walsh (BFA ‘27, contemporary dance)

All photos by Matt Teuten

Boston Conservatory’s Soirée Breaks Records to Fund Student Scholarships

The event achieved 127 percent of its fundraising goal in an evening celebrating student artistry.

Olivia Pérez-Collellmir to Premiere Original Work at Gaudí Centennial in Barcelona

The Berklee graduate and faculty member will debut her choral symphony with 200 musicians from the London Philharmonia Orchestra and Orfeó Català on June 10.

Berklee Study Reveals Video Has Become Essential to Music Careers

Survey findings show social platforms have become the primary source of music for video content, surpassing traditional music libraries, while AI adoption grows among some creators.

St. Vincent orchestra — St. Vincent (also known as Annie Clark ‘03) performs as part of her Live with Orchestra tour.

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St. Vincent's Live with Orchestra Tour to Feature Berklee Alum Ruby Plume

Berklee alumni St. Vincent and Ruby Plume will appear on the same bill across seven dates this summer, including a hometown performance at Boston's Symphony Hall on June 4.