AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpotify & Caribbean Spotlight: Spotify launches “Carnival Sounds Live” with Notting Hill Carnival, featuring Shenseea, Original Koffee and V’ghn, as Caribbean genres keep climbing in the UK. AI in Music (Platform Policy): Adobe Firefly rolls out music, speech and sound-effect generation for video creators, while Apple Music prepares clearer labels for AI-made tracks later this year. Local Music With Big Heart: Galway’s “New Beat” fundraiser backs an 11-year-old girl needing lifelong care; West Cork Music wins planning permission for a new Bantry music and education venue. Global Pop & Touring: Jonas Brothers and Bruno Mars light up the NY/NJ arena circuit; Beabadoobee teases “Pylon” with “Memories” and announces major headline dates. Culture & Community: Southbank Centre hosts LIVE + BREATHE for climate action through music and solidarity. Industry & Legal/Politics: Javed Akhtar sparks debate by calling Western influence on Indian film songs an “embarrassment.” New Releases: Brandon Flowers’ country-leaning solo album THRASHER and Sam Smith’s Hazel Eyes land with strong critical takes.
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