AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Music & Culture: Jonno Sweetman talks new single “Don’t Wanna Know” and closing The Routes of Sound at Spier Wine Farm (Aug 21-22). Community Memorial: Corey’s Cruise returns for its second year, drawing hundreds of bikes and crowds to honor firefighter Corey Comperatore. Live Music Photo Recap: Tom Jones plays a sold-out Halifax date at The Piece Hall, with Stone Foundation opening and a Prince cover in the encore. Global Pop Impact: World Cup halftime hits from Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira get a streaming boost after the show. Music as Resistance: Cameroon’s New Bell Prison scene goes viral via Jail Time Records, turning inmates into international cult stars. Festival Guide: Toronto’s Caribana returns July 30–Aug 3, with the King & Queen Showcase kicking off the main weekend. New Releases: Shania Twain’s autobiographical album “Little Miss Twain” drops today. Arts & Inclusion: 150 students with disabilities perform all six stanzas of “Vande Mataram” through Kuchipudi in Hyderabad. Industry/Tech: NICE Marketing Corp expands its AI-driven digital music promotion network across 15+ markets.
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