AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFestival Watch: Chepstow Castle’s Castell Roc kicks off Aug. 13–31 with rock, country, K-pop and tribute nights (including Metallica/Iron Maiden/Black Sabbath-style billing), plus gates at 6:30pm and a 11pm curfew. Big Local Music: MAX (Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience) names its 2026 Hall of Fame class—Charlie Patton, Mississippi John Hurt, Bobby Rush, Conway Twitty and the Mississippi Mass Choir—honored in Jan. 2027. MAHA Weekend Guide: Omaha’s MAHA Music Festival runs at The RiverFront this weekend with Wet Leg, Killer Mike and Bright Eyes; organizers also list what you can bring (no pets, no weapons, no drones). LA Jazz Festival Hit: The inaugural LA Jazz Festival is postponed/cancelled after last-minute public safety and permitting costs; John Legend and Janelle Monáe were booked for Aug. 22–23. Community & Charity: Denver’s Melodies of Gratitude IV (Aug. 29) pairs live music with Denver Animal Shelter support, headlined by The Coda Ensemble. New Music Buzz: DIIV announces ZIRP! for Oct. 30, and Karol G drops NO ME ARREPIENTO DE SENTIR TANTO, leaning into “healing” that isn’t linear. Live Music Disruption: Earth, Wind & Fire postpones its Lionel Richie show at Chase Center after a medical emergency.
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