AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Awards Buzz: Okotoks artists Jody Funk (Black Crow Funk) and Kelsey Raine (Alice Awake) are nominated for the 2026 YYC Music Awards, with Wheelhouse Sound also up for Recording Studio of the Year. Youth Music Pipeline: Rockshop Bandquest 2026 brought 617 primary and intermediate students to perform live in Tāmaki Makaurau, building confidence and teamwork through school music programs. Culture Under Pressure: Australian researchers argue youth culture is at risk of being lost from the historical record, calling for a national archive that treats teen music, fashion and digital life as real history. Human Rights & Performance: Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, turning a viral livestream into a global flashpoint. Community Concert Value: Tri-Cities Community Concerts is selling a full 2026–27 season membership for $70, starting Sept. 17 with Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande. Music Rights Clash: SOCAN has sued AI music app Suno in Canada, alleging unauthorized use of creators’ work and asking the court to stop infringing outputs. Local Scene, Real Life: A Milwaukee Brady Street bar sale is tied to controversy over rap DJ bans, with new owners promising a more welcoming vibe.
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