AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCommunity Fundraiser: Galway’s Athenry hosts “New Beat” on Aug. 22 to raise money for 11-year-old Izzy Sallis, paralysed after scoliosis surgery, with rock/punk/metal/folk acts, raffle and record stalls. Streaming & Culture: Spotify launches “Carnival Sounds Live” with Shenseea, Original Koffee and V’ghn to spotlight Caribbean diaspora music tied to Notting Hill Carnival. AI Transparency: Apple Music will add visible “Made With AI” labels later this year, requiring labels/distributors to tag tracks with material AI-generated content. Tech for Creators: Adobe Firefly officially rolls out music, speech and sound-effect generation for video, with commercial use under a general license. Local Music Infrastructure: West Cork Music wins planning permission for a new Bantry music and education venue, including a 271-seat hall and education hub. New Releases: Beabadoobee teases her album “Pylon” with “Memories,” while Brandon Flowers drops solo country-leaning “THRASHER” and Miss May I previews “Death Threat” ahead of “No Place For Me.” Industry Policy: The US and Nigeria deepen music ties via an IP workshop aimed at stronger copyright protection and investment.
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