AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Artist Rights: Tanzanian artistes warn that careless use of AI in music could let platforms replicate voices without consent, pushing creators to read terms and treat AI as a tool, not a threat. Local Music Under Pressure: A grassroots Kentish Town venue, Map Café Studio, faces closure after a licensing and planning fight over late alcohol sales and noise. Festival Tragedy: Michigan’s Electric Forest is under investigation after a newborn’s body was found in a portable toilet; police ask for tips and stress no public threat. Live Music & Community: Hawkesbury’s Multicultural Festival ran with 17 performers across three days, while Boise’s Deli Days returns for music, food and outreach. Industry Support: MMF and YouTube Music launch Hyperdrive to train and grow music managers. New Releases: Ron E Buckpitt drops country single “Which Part of Heaven,” while SHUTchaDOWN readies hip-hop “My Whole Team.” Global Pop Buzz: BTS-related chatter and milestones keep trending, alongside fresh speculation around Justin Bieber’s next era.
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