AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStreaming & Platforms: Amazon Music expands in India with three tiers: Unlimited premium (Rs 99 Prime / Rs 119 non-Prime), a soon-to-launch free ad-supported option, and limited-ads access for Prime users—aimed at growing paid subscribers. Pop & Star Power: Charli XCX announces album Music, Fashion, Film for July 24, featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese on the cover. Global Concerts: Kanye West draws about 118,000 in Istanbul at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, while A$AP Rocky books Prague’s O2 Arena for Oct. 4, 2026. Music Biz Partnerships: Mastercard and TikTok team up on the Mastercard Artist Accelerator SEA with SoundOn, mentoring musicians in Indonesia and Thailand toward a July 12 showdown. Local Live Music: Coventry’s free “Bands in the Park” returns with a summer lineup, and Dana Point’s free Sunday “Concerts in the Park” runs July 12–Aug. 16 at Sea Terrace Park. Community & Education: A UK youth music provider gains accreditation to offer formal qualifications, and a US library hosts a free Regina Symphony Orchestra chamber concert. Industry Policy: The Artist Rights Alliance pushes to reintroduce the Protect Working Musicians Act via town halls.
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