AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStreaming Boost: Luminate reports World Cup halftime performances sparked major jumps for Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira’s “Dai Dai,” with Bieber up 110% and “Dai Dai” up 24% globally. UK Live-Music Relief: Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government plans a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues, aiming to protect a key part of British culture and local jobs. Local Community Sound: Meridian’s Main Street Mix keeps Wednesdays lively with free, casual live music, food and neighbors at Generations Plaza through Aug. 12. Culture Through Performance: Shania Twain says she turned down Taylor Swift’s wedding to keep her Harry Styles Wembley run going—then shared how the two singers first connected. New Music for New Audiences: Indian singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad releases “Full Moon Chamber,” evolving from earlier film hits and EPs into a more unified, multi-producer sound. Kids on Stage: CPACKids brings Disney’s “Dare to Dream JR.” to Cedarburg Performing Arts Center this weekend, with local students performing songs inspired by major Disney favorites.
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