AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBluegrass Awards Buzz: The IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards 2026 nominees are out, with Billy Strings, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and the Del McCoury Band among the big contenders, plus Hall of Fame inductees announced for October 22 in Chattanooga. Orchestral Pop Moment: Stan Walker returns to Aotearoa with his first headline show in six years—“A Symphonic Experience”—a one-night-only 30+ piece orchestra date on Oct. 17. AI Studio Deal: BandLab acquires AI-powered music studio Aiode, pitching “licensed” audio-to-audio models built from traceable, musician-approved training material. Streaming/Global Trends: Luminate’s midyear report points to K-pop and Latin driving growth, with English-language music losing share while K-pop physical sales spike. K-pop Tease: BTS promotes “Normal” with a Spotify-first music video rollout, using a newspaper ad campaign ahead of the July 17 release. Community & Education: Psalm 100 Ministries expands its mission beyond instruments and uniforms to broader youth support across northwest Missouri. Live Music Calendar: Owensboro Symphony’s 39th “Concert on the Lawn” returns Aug. 22 with film-and-stage favorites, while Marquette’s Music on Third is canceled due to hazardous air quality. Music + Sports Spectacle: FIFA adds Post Malone to the World Cup closing ceremony lineup at MetLife Stadium.
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