AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMusic & Community: Jonesboro’s 16th Downtown BBQ and Music Festival is set for late September with free entry, two stages, and headliners including Spin Doctors, North Mississippi Allstars, and Van Halen tribute JUMP. Global Culture: Tunisia’s summer festivals keep rolling with Carthage and Hammamet programming plus folk, theatre, and international acts across multiple cities. Industry & Awards: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 2027 Grammys after the Recording Academy launched an “Asian Pop” category—sparking a fresh debate about how global pop gets categorized. Album Format Spotlight: The 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is out, featuring Olivia Dean, Raye, Dave, Suede, Paul McCartney and more, with the prize celebrating albums as a body of work. AI Music Debate: DJ Nia Archives argues the Mercury Prize matters because AI music “won’t last,” framing the award as a defense of human art. Local Scene: South Philly’s Historic NJ label is spotlighted for its DIY, friendship-driven indie output from a basement studio. Arts & Faith: Pope Leo XIV tells children at an Andrea Bocelli choir event that music’s beauty can lead people to God. Major Loss: Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies at 56 in a motorcycle crash, prompting tributes across the music world.
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