AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew Music Release: Evanescence dropped “Sanctuary” and is rolling into a fresh Australia/NZ run in early 2027, with a wider world tour kicking off June 11 in Florida. Streaming/Charts: BTS’ “ARIRANG” hit No. 1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart, while “SWIM” stays strong on the Weekly Top Songs Global list. K-Pop Spotlight: ILLIT took No. 1 on MBC’s “Show! Music Core” June 6 with “It’s Me,” despite not appearing on stage. Live & Community: Orillia’s free “Music in the Park” returns with 13 concerts across summer, and West Hollywood Pride Weekend keeps the momentum going with OUTLOUD performances plus a big street-fair lineup. Industry/Legal: A judge tossed a Kennedy Center breach-of-contract suit after musician Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve show, citing Washington’s anti-SLAPP protections. Artist Rights Warning: Cynthia Morgan urged musicians to avoid signing away master ownership in perpetuity. Global Festival Buzz: Primavera Sound 2026 is streaming major sets via Amazon Music on Twitch and Prime Video. Cultural Loss: MOBO founder Kanya King has died at 57, remembered for building a platform that transformed British Black music.
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