AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMusic & Community: Rwanda’s Inyambo royal cows are being celebrated with poetry, music and cultural rituals, keeping palace heritage alive. Festival Spotlight: Dizzee Rascal and Faithless team up for Watford’s Great Fete (Aug 8-9), while Glasgow’s Recovery Connects (July 5) goes alcohol-free with Pete Doherty headlining. Tragedy & Justice: Two Nottinghamshire bouncers were jailed for killing a “friendly” musician, Jamie Kelly, after a bar altercation. Local Music Education: Minnesota’s WHA students hit major wins at the state ensemble contest, including a rare perfect score in vocals. Accessibility in Performance: Wrexham’s Dynamic Signing Sensation choir (sign-language, disabilities) headlines a July 8 gala concert. Country Music: Alan Jackson ends his touring career with a final Nashville stadium show, but says he’ll keep making music. Arts & Culture: Treefort Music Fest returns with a second wave of 2025 artists and big pass updates. Music & Tech Debate: Jamendo sues Nvidia over alleged misuse of music in AI training, as AI-generated music sparks fresh questions. Live Music Licensing: Bournemouth plans face a licensing review for a venue seeking alcohol plus live music. World Cup Soundtrack: FIFA’s in-stadium music picks are mapped by match moments, with viral fan singalongs driving engagement.
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