AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLive Music & Festivals: Dizzee Rascal and Faithless are set to headline the Great Fete at Hatfield Park (Aug 8-9), with Ocean Colour Scene leading night two. Community & Culture: Rwanda’s Inyambo royal cows are being celebrated through poetry, music and cultural rituals tied to national heritage. Music, Safety & Justice: Two Nottinghamshire bouncers were jailed for killing “friendly” musician Jamie Kelly after an argument outside a bar. Alcohol-Free Scene: Glasgow’s Recovery Connects festival (July 5) will be headlined by Pete Doherty, built as a substance-free space for people in recovery. Industry & Politics: KISS bassist Gene Simmons says he wants to keep politics out of music, arguing voters should decide without public pressure. New Releases: Swedish sludge/doom heavyweights Kongh return with “Staining the Ether,” from the Sept 25 album “Dissolved in Time.” Sports Meets Sound: FIFA’s World Cup playlists are curated by tournament teams and national sides, shaping viral stadium moments. Artist Career Moves: Alan Jackson ends his touring career after a final show at Nissan Stadium, while still planning new music.
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