AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpotify & Ticketing: Spotify has launched Reserved by Spotify, holding up to two concert tickets for Premium subscribers based on listening habits, with a ~24-hour purchase window starting June 23 for the first eligible fans (Role Model). Music Business & Rights: BMG and Concord’s merger is approved by regulators in the US and Germany, creating a major independent music company with Bob Valentine set to lead the combined business. Mental Health in Touring: Universal Music unveiled a “circle of shared care” model that routes artists and teams to trained clinicians while keeping business and care roles separate. AI in Music Retail: India’s Tringbox raised Rs 5 crore seed funding to expand its AI-powered in-store music platform across commercial venues. Global Music Culture: Tems is scheduled to perform at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening in Chicago alongside Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend. Tech for Creators: CISAC launched AVR+, a new machine-readable cue-sheet format aimed at improving metadata sharing and fairer royalty processing. Live Music & Community: Bonnaroo returned in full June 11–14 with Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Noah Kahan headlining.
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