AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMusic Education Crisis: A new UK survey finds 34% of adults (nearly 19m) regret giving up music, with A-level music entries in England hitting a record low of 4,635 in 2026. AI & Licensing: Thailand’s DIP warns AI music creators about licensing risks, while Spotify will label “AI Persona” artist profiles and stop recommending their music by default. Global Talent Platforms: TikTok LIVE’s Music On Stage returns in 2026 with a refreshed format and auditions starting Aug. 15. Big Stage News: Eurovision heads to Burgas, Bulgaria for 2027, and Hadestown: The Musical lands a limited live-to-screen run in multiple countries from Oct. 13, 2026. Live Music & Culture: Burna Boy tops 900m monthly audience on YouTube Music, and 6LACK announces a 44-city world tour. Legal Fallout: The Kennedy Center is ordered to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd about $252,000 in fees after a dispute over his canceled performance.
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