AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoK-pop Powerhouse: BTS says its “Arirang” North America run pulled in about 840,000 fans across 15 sold-out shows in five cities, with extra dates added in Tampa, Stanford and Las Vegas. Streaming & Security: A new report claims Hamas-linked songs are being spread via music platforms like SoundCloud, with hundreds of thousands of plays despite moderation efforts. Copyright Pressure: India’s Madras High Court case highlights tighter enforcement of public performance licensing, as IPRS alleges unlicensed music use at events. America 250 Fallout: The Trump-backed “Freedom 250”/Great American State Fair lineup keeps shrinking as artists cite misleading politics and threats; Vanilla Ice says he’ll still perform. Tech Meets Music: Stanford-founded freebeat.ai launches a real-time music video generator that creates visuals as the song plays. Heritage in Motion: The Ryedale Festival announces a three-year partnership with Sinfonia of London and conductor John Wilson, kicking off July 12, 2026. Live Music & Culture: Shreveport starts its America 250 celebrations with “Red White & Boom,” mixing games, music and a laser show.
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