AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Live Music: Gladstone’s 2026 Summer Concert Series kicks off at Van Cleve Park with free Thursday shows through Aug. 13, starting June 18 with the Derrell Syria Band. Community & Culture: St John’s College students bring concert band and rock sets to the Nambour Rummagers Market on Make Music Day (June 21). Music Venues Spotlight: Lucas Parklands in Montville is profiled as an intimate, nature-surrounded concert home built for up-close performances. Global Music Business: Qobuz reports 45.7% revenue growth in 2025, outpacing the wider paid streaming market. Industry & Policy: UK BPI trade missions head to Japan and Australia in August to boost music export opportunities. Controversy: Ariana Grande urges the White House to stop using her music in an immigration video. South Africa: Xenophobia-linked gig cancellations are hitting South African artistes with income losses. Major Loss: Jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91.
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