AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMusic Policy & Rights: Ariana Grande demanded the White House stop using her song “Bye” in a TikTok tied to Trump’s immigration messaging, after the post was muted and her comment removed. Streaming Business: Qobuz reported 45.7% revenue growth in 2025, outpacing the wider paid streaming market, with most revenue now coming from outside France. Live Music & Community: St John’s College students will bring concert band and rock sets to Nambour Rummagers Market on Make Music Day (June 21), while Kentucky’s Pennyrile Area Community Band marks America 250 with free patriotic shows. Jazz Loss: South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim died at 91 in Germany, prompting tributes and noting his apartheid-era influence. New Releases: The Fall shared a previously unreleased track, “30 Degrees,” for the forthcoming posthumous album “Post Script.” Industry Moves: Chrysalis promoted Marianne Frederick to senior VP for manufacturing and distribution, expanding her remit across the group. Tech & Music: After Spotify’s editor-led New Music Friday video push, YouTube is launching “Music Nights” exclusive live concerts.
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