AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSAMA32 Highlights: Tyla picked up the AfriPure International Achievement Award at South Africa’s Music Awards, while Brendan Peyper also took home major honours, with Tyla dedicating the moment to African artists and referencing the classic “Sister Bettina.” Festival Life & Community: Boomtown crowds headed home from Winchester Station after a hot, dusty weekend, and Riot Fest’s “Beyond the Fest” spotlighted local punk talent in Chicago’s Douglass Park ahead of Sept. 18-20. Live Music Events: Vale do Lobo is going full Studio 54 energy with “A Night of Disco” on Aug. 22, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival returned for its 63rd year with 60+ acts across seven stages. Music & Culture Beyond the Stage: War Child’s Help(2) landed a Mercury Prize nomination, while Cyprus’ Limassol Carnival keeps the spotlight on parades, costumes and music. Industry Watch: HAWK Publicity hired Molly Hemsley and Henry Fish as it expands. Local Notes: A UK village community hub in Barney is seeking a licence to sell alcohol and play recorded music, with comments due by Sept. 7.
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