Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Music
July 8, 2026

Electric Forest 2026 Brings Enchanting Installations and Vibrant Sounds to Michigan Woods

Electric Forest returned to the magical Sherwood Forest for the 2026 edition of this mesmerizing festival. Held at Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan, from June 25–28, Electric Forest brought together tens of thousands of fans who revel in this unique integration of music, art, and community, still going strong in its 14th year. Music often gets the spotlight at Electric Forest, with the 2026 lineup featuring 167 sets total across six stages.

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Entertainment
July 6, 2026

Stage Adaptation of ‘Spirited Away’ To Go on World Tour With Stops in the U.S., UK, and Canada

The stage adaptation of Spirited Away made its debut in 2022 to rave reviews, as fans flocked to Tokyo’s Imperial Theatre to see the beloved Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece come to life. Following a Japanese tour and a stint in London, the show has unveiled a world tour, which includes its long anticipated North American debut. The tour will begin with a two-month run at the National Theater in Taipei from December 2026 to January 2027.

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Inspiring
July 2, 2026

Australian Town Crier Declared the Loudest Man in the World by Guinness World Records

For many centuries, town criers provided the main way to spread the news. Of course, to carry out their mission, a powerful voice was required to reach as many people as possible. While this position has not been needed since the dawn of printed media, it’s a craft that intrigues many people today. One such character is Joseph McGrail-Bateup, the honorary town crier of Canberra, Australia.

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Dogs
June 30, 2026

Meet Tsunami, the Heroic Dog Helping Find Survivors in the Venezuelan Earthquake Rubble

Moments after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela back-to-back on June 24, people took to the collapsed buildings in a desperate effort to search for their neighbors and loved ones who were buried under the rubble. Among them was Jorge Beens, founder of the local Disaster Response K-9 Team Training Center, better known as K-SAR ECID. By his side was Tsunami, his trusty border collie who specializes in search and rescue.

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