AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLive Music Industry Pressure: UK MPs are pushing the CMA to investigate Live Nation/Ticketmaster after a report found the company controlled 58% of primary tickets (rising to 66% with affiliates) and warned of a “climate of fear,” with sources asking for anonymity. Festival & Tour Momentum: Stray Kids announces STRAYCITY—a new Latin America festival hitting Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico starting in September—while Killaloe Music Festival lines up big names like Rhiannon Giddens for candlelit cathedral shows. Global Pop Hits: Shakira drops the FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem video “Dai Dai,” and The Veronicas re-record “Untouched” for Heated Rivalry fans. Local Scene, Tonight: Lake of the Ozarks venues keep the weekend rolling with back-to-back live sets at Jolly Rogers, Paradise, Blue Cat Lounge, Shady Gators, and more. Community & Music Access: Estes Park School District earns a national music education award, spotlighting sustained support for K-12 programs.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.