Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about performance, curated daily by BrightWire.
Maria Telesheva is changing minds about an often-overlooked instrument, proving the accordion can master everything from Bach to the Beatles. Her TED performance showcases why this 226-button powerhouse deserves a second listen.
When Dr. Jesse McGuire's trumpet broke halfway through the national anthem at a Diamondbacks game, he didn't freeze. He grabbed the mic and kept singing, turning a nightmare into a triumph.
Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier says your life will be divided into two parts: before and after hearing youth choir MAS Vocal perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The stunning arrangement premiered at TED 2026 and is already captivating viewers online.
At a controversial sporting event where steroids were encouraged, three winners weren't taking any banned substances at all. The result proves clean athletes are already performing at remarkable levels.
Scientists discovered that your favorite songs don't make you physically stronger during exercise. They just convince your brain to quit 20 percent later than it would in silence.
Elite sports psychologists have stopped chasing the elusive "flow state" and started preparing athletes for disruption instead. These five mental strategies are helping Olympians perform under pressure, and anyone can use them too.
