AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMusic & Film: Venezuela’s “The Shadow of the Sun” spotlights a Deaf, gay songwriter, with muted sound design putting his perspective front and center. Streaming & Tech: Spotify is rolling out fan-made cover/remix tools with Merlin’s independent-label members, while also forecasting weaker third-quarter profit as user growth slows in Europe and North America. AI Debate: Empire Of The Sun’s Luke Steele says he uses AI “of course,” calling it a tool—while the wider culture war around AI-assisted music keeps heating up. Global Tours: Daniel Caesar expands “Son of Spergy” with new Australia and Latin America dates; Burna Boy confirms a third London Stadium headline in 2027; Tyla adds a second London O2 Academy Brixton date due to demand. Industry Moves: Yash Raj Films launches indie incubator Raah Records, debuting with Aman’s “Jaadugari.” Live & Legacy: Van Morrison adds 10 UK autumn shows; Regine Velasquez announces documentary “Songbird” ahead of her 40th-anniversary “The Finale.” Local Spotlight: Lucky Dube’s legacy grows with a new performing-arts school in Mpumalanga.
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