AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFestival Moves: High Sierra Music Festival shifts to Nevada County Fairgrounds for July 2-5, with Steel Pulse and more headlining and discounted day tickets for locals. Awards Spotlight: Zee Nxumalo leads the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards with seven nominations after massive streaming momentum. Industry & Distribution: Proper Music Distribution signs Crunchyroll to handle UK/Ireland home entertainment fulfilment for DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHD. Community Music: Uptown Music Collective opens 2026-27 scholarship applications, while DuBois’ Music in the Park hosts The Vagabonds and Oakham’s Bands in the Park kicks off with The Houndogs. Live & Local Events: RibFest returns to Warren with food and music; Cromford Mills Beer Festival runs June 26-28 with a big live lineup. Controversy & Culture: A US report alleges platforms profited from India’s “Hindutva pop” hate music, while Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields sparks backlash after an indie drummer’s dismissive comment. New Releases: ATEEZ drops teasers for “BAD” ahead of its June 26 release. Global Music Day: Sonu Nigam launches “I Believe Your Music” to mentor and support emerging artists worldwide.
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