AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndustry & AI: A North Carolina man received 18 months in prison for using bots and AI-generated tracks to steal more than $8 million in streaming royalties. The U.S. Copyright Office has also opened an inquiry into streaming fraud. K-pop: Kakao Entertainment and Atlantic Music Group have formed a partnership to develop K-pop artists from early stages and build global careers. Live music: Aerosmith announced two Hollywood Bowl shows with star-studded lineups, their first performances since Steven Tyler’s vocal injury halted their farewell tour. Awards: Welsh singer-songwriter Dafydd Owain won the 2026 Welsh Music Prize for Ymarfer Byw, while pianist Alexander Malofeev took Young Artist of the Year at the Gramophone Awards. Creator support: The NMPA’s SONGS Foundation is giving $50,000 to expand access to therapy for songwriters and composers. Market outlook: UK recorded-music growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, with streaming barely rising and vinyl remaining a bright spot.
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