Pink Floyd legacy in Cambridge: Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday is being marked with a week of concerts, exhibitions and talks, backed by his family, with proceeds going to mental health charities; a new album, Clowns and Jugglers, lands Oct. 9. Local music under pressure: Birmingham’s grassroots acts rally to save Digbeth venue The Night Owl, warning that rail works could threaten the alternative live hub. Community gigs and festivals: Oktoberfest returns in Cullman (Oct. 1–4) with live music and contests; Springfield’s ChalkFest and Project Scare-A-Crow bring street art, sci-fi scarecrows and family activities on Oct. 3; West Monroe’s Celtic Fest hits Oct. 3 for Highland Games and live sets. Music culture beyond the stage: A Bay Area report links weight-loss social media trends to eating-disorder harm for teens. New releases and tours: Roger Waters’ LEGACY – A Pink Floyd Show launches a 2027 run; Toadies look back on decades of storytelling as they tour behind The Charmer. Music industry moves: Chrysalis Records and Blue Raincoat Music bring Steve Lamacq in as curator for new talent.