AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCharli XCX Album Drop: Charli XCX has released her first post-“Brat” album, Music, Fashion, Film, a darker, more understated pivot that leans on nostalgia and even features a closing narration from David Cronenberg. UK Live-Music Relief: England’s new government plans a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues, aiming to ease fixed costs (with estimated savings around £1,100 a year). Streaming Costs Climb: Spotify, YouTube Premium and Netflix have all nudged prices up, pushing subscriptions toward “utility bill” territory. Tyla Goes Bigger: South African star Tyla’s A*POP arrives with expanded popiano and global pop polish, plus collaborations with Zara Larsson and local amapiano talent. Local Gigs & Festivals: A $19M Kenner amphitheater is moving toward construction; Dream Fest 2026 continues at Sea Breeze; and North City’s Jazz Walk returns Aug. 11 with free street stages and ticketed “Jazz Bites.” Community Music Loss: WFMT host Bill McGlaughlin of “Exploring Music” has died at 82.
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