AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoGlobal Music Business: BMG has acquired the remaining publishing interests in Hal David, John Lee Hooker and ARC Music, completing ownership of major catalog titles and bringing classic blues and pop songs deeper into its portfolio. AI in Media: StarTimes says it’s testing AI tools to speed production and boost audience engagement in Kenya, while insisting local writers and creators stay central. Music & Culture Spotlight: Omar Sosa credits San Francisco for shaping his musical “world citizen” path, and is now touring to celebrate his new album, We Are Not the Headliner. Classical & Festival Life: Budapest’s MiraTone Festival returns Aug. 22–30 with masterclasses and a star-heavy lineup, while Aspen’s Vineyard Summer Chamber Music Festival continues with programs linking folk, blues and classical traditions. Live Music on the Ground: Limp Bizkit headlines INKcarceration at Ohio State Reformatory this weekend, and Canada’s Black Gold Fest brings live music and hands-on oil history back to Oil Springs. Community & Safety: Toronto police say a festival shooting targeted victims, and a new rule debate in Indiana threatens to weaken childcare standards, including music and arts requirements.
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