AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoK-pop Power Move: BTS closed Day 1 of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas with a high-voltage set featuring “Swim,” “2.0,” “Mic Drop,” and “FYA,” as the festival heads into Day 2. Rock Legacy: Gene Simmons will receive the IEBA Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 6 in Nashville, adding to KISS’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame status and global sales milestone. Festival Disruption: Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta was delayed and Piedmont Park evacuated due to severe weather, while Lost Lands in Ohio also faced an evacuation before reopening as conditions improved. Local Live Music: Burlington’s Grand Point North keeps the waterfront weekend rolling with Grace Potter’s curated lineup, and Edmonds marks Dolly Day Sept. 25 with a drag show, karaoke, and a downtown book drive. New Album Spotlight: Yemi Alade expands her sound on “It’s Yemi Alade,” mixing Kompa, disco, techno, and a return to rap. Health Update: John Farnham’s family says his condition has worsened, so he won’t attend his Melbourne tribute concert. Music + Community: Russian River Pride in Guerneville brought parade, live music, and drag performances to celebrate LGBTQ+ community.
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