AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGlobal Festivals: “Echo of the Nomads” kicked off in Cholpon-Ata, bringing ethno-music acts from 20 countries for a run through Sept. 4, including “Caravan of Unity” and country-focused performance days. Live & Community Music: Sock Out Cancer returns Oct. 17 at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, while Shreveport’s Caddo Common Park revives the free Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series starting Sept. 5. Jazz Spotlight: Wellington Jazz Festival marks its 30th anniversary Oct. 14–18 with 180+ performances across nearly 70 venues. Music Education & Access: Purdue Fort Wayne opens a $25M Surack–Sweetwater Music Industry Center, and Klamath Symphony/Klamath Chorale both seek new members for 2026–27. Industry & Streaming Economy: RIAA says U.S. recorded music hit $6B in H1 2026, with streaming still dominant and physical formats surging. AI & Copyright: Sony and Warner Music publishers sue Anthropic over alleged music use in AI training. Major Artist News: Miley Cyrus announces her 10th studio album, “Bass Persuades,” plus Hollywood Bowl dates; Ye brings his stadium tour to Arizona Nov. 21.
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