AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMusic Awards Japan 2026: Mrs. Green Apple repeated as Artist of the Year, Fujii Kaze won Album of the Year for “Prema,” and sakanaction swept multiple categories for “Kaiju.” Jazz Loss: South African icon Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) died at 91 in Germany after a short illness, leaving a legacy that included playing for Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration. Streaming Theatre: “SPY×FAMILY” stage musical will stream outside Japan with English subtitles on July 6, with paid archive access and Hulu subtitled options in Japan. Industry & Policy: The UK’s under-16s social media ban is set for spring 2027, raising concerns about how young artists and labels reach fans. Live & Community Music: Discovery Park’s multi-year festival deal through 2035 was approved, while local events—from dance nostalgia fests to house-and-R&B “Forever Mine”—keep summer lineups packed. Tech & Music Discovery: Spotify adds editor-led videos to New Music Friday, aiming to spotlight the people behind picks. Classical Education: A North Carolina orchestra educator, Emma Rainoff, won the Maxine Swalin Award. Global Audio: reVolver Podcasts and Claro Música launch “Pulso” with “The World Cup from Mexico,” hosted by Jessie Cervantes.
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