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SOMBR Brings Fall Arena Tour to Anaheim’s Honda Center in October

04.13.26

Fresh off a standout debut at Coachella, GRAMMY-nominated artist SOMBR has announced his fall North American headline run, You Are the Reason, with a highly anticipated stop in Anaheim.

The 37-date tour includes an Orange County date on Oct. 9 at Honda Center, placing Anaheim front and center for local fans. Southern California shows also include Los Angeles and San Diego, but the Anaheim stop stands out as the only Orange County appearance on the tour.

The tour will travel through major cities across North America, including a hometown show in New York City at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 23, along with stops in Mexico City at the Pepsi Center and additional dates in key markets throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Support acts include Interpol, The Last Dinner Party, Tom Odell, Dove Cameron, Balu Brigada, King Princess, The Hellp, and Hannah Jadagu.

Artist presale begins Tuesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on-sale starting Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. local time.

The announcement comes ahead of his upcoming single “Potential,” set to release Thursday, April 16, along with an official music video later that day. The track follows “Homewrecker,” which marked another strong showing on the Billboard charts for the rising artist.

SOMBR’s momentum has been building since his breakout hit “Back to Friends,” which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held strong for more than a year. His debut album I Barely Know Her further cemented his place on the global stage, blending indie rock with arena-scale pop.

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A Film Festival Putting Neurodivergent Talent Front and Center

04.12.26

Blu Star Productions is launching the inaugural Blu Star Film Festival on Saturday, May 2 at The Frida Cinema, with in-person screenings scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. The festival will also stream online, extending its reach well beyond the theater.

The event features the work of eight Southern California production studios made up entirely of neurodivergent adults, many on the autism spectrum. These filmmakers are paid and credited for their work, but their films are often only seen within their own studio communities. This festival changes that, bringing their work to a broader audience in a shared, public setting.

Founded by Alex Astrella, Blu Star Productions was created by an artist with a disability for artists with disabilities, with a focus on providing resources and opportunities to showcase their work on a larger stage. Astrella, who is autistic, set out to highlight creators who have often been underestimated and to create a space where their work is taken seriously.

“I see myself in so many of the artists who are participating in our festival; like myself, they were told at a young age they wouldn’t ever live independently. However they have defied the odds and are now making films for audiences around the world to see,” Astrella said.

The 2026 festival includes notable guests such as Dani Bowman, along with voices in the neurodivergent community like Kerry Magro and Eileen Lamb, and participating studios including Exceptional Minds and Spectrum Laboratory.

For those attending in person, the festival is structured in screening blocks, with several pass options depending on how much of the day to experience. A single-block pass is available, along with multi-block and all-access options that include early entry and reserved seating. There is also a virtual pass that provides access to the full film catalog, livestreams, and Q&As from home.

The festival continues online after the in-person event, with additional livestreams, Q&As, and at-home viewing options available through the platform.

Tickets and more information, here thefridacinema.org/movies/blustar-film-festival/ 

The Frida Cinema is at 305 E 4th St #100, Santa Ana.

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