AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRights Mega-Deal: Sony Music Publishing says it’s buying Recognition Music Group’s catalog in a roughly $4B (3.4B euro) deal, snapping up 45,000+ tracks from stars like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Leonard Cohen and Red Hot Chili Peppers—another sign that hit-song ownership is still the hottest commodity in music. City Hall vs Nightlife: Birmingham’s amended Kelvyn Felder Ordinance is being pushed back after backlash from bar owners and workers, with the mayor citing a need to balance public safety and late-night business. Broadway Spotlight: Pink will host the 79th Tony Awards on June 7, while a new “25 Years of Musicals” show brings Broadway/West End hits to Evesham. Music Education Wins: Loudoun County Public Schools earns NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education designation for the 18th straight year. Local Live Calendar: Penang is weighing a “rave” festival model for experiential tourism, and Clearfield Choral Society readies “Heritage” for May 17.
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