AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGlobal Tour Updates: Live Nation Philippines says Post Malone’s Sept. 29 Manila stadium date (and other Asia stops) has been postponed, with refunds issued; the knock-on effect also hit Strummingbird Festival’s lineup. AI & Streaming Business: SoundCloud is rolling out direct-to-fan music sales on artists’ profiles with zero commission (beta for 200 US Artist Pro creators). Charts & Policy: Australia’s ARIA bans songs largely or wholly created by AI from its charts, while “AI Music” is also reported as barred from Australian charts. Festival & Live Music: KATSEYE drops out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields after a sprained ankle; Devon Again and Santigold move into the lineup. Community Music: Sudbury launches its inaugural Big Nickel Music Festival (Sept. 5) with local showcases and a battle of the bands. Cultural Spotlight: U2 releases a Pogues cover for a Shane MacGowan tribute album. Major Loss: Dolly Parton dies at 80; tributes highlight her East Tennessee roots and philanthropy, including the Imagination Library’s local impact in Kamloops.
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