AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGlobal Pop & K-pop: BTS teased and confirmed the release of the official “Normal” music video, with a Spotify/streaming rollout tied to July 17–19 and a world-tour stop in Paris. Tragedy in Live Music: A deadly Bangkok bar fire has killed 30, with dozens injured and investigators still probing safety and the cause. Industry Tech & Data: The Official Charts Company is rolling out “Official Charts PRO,” a major new analytics service built with Kantar for chart inclusion and industry use. AI in Music Discovery: Spotify is launching a ChatGPT-style AI experience for Premium users to talk about music and generate requests. K-pop Girl Group Pipeline: CJ ENM’s Mnet and Universal Music Group’s Republic Collective are teaming up to launch a global K-pop girl group via “Girls Planet 2027.” Live Music Access: Cork’s Healthcare Hoolies returns for a sixth year, bringing professional musicians into hospitals and care settings, now also expanding into libraries. Rights & Catalog Moves: Iron Maiden sold a 50% stake in publishing/master rights and related image rights to Pophouse to “turbo charge” future projects. Local Scene & Festivals: Ilkley Live’s community festival hit 144 performances across 20 venues, while the Dakota County Fair announced free live music across its Aug. 10–16 run.
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