AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMusic Awards Spotlight: The 17th PMPC Star Awards for Music crowned James Reid (“jgh”) as Album of the Year and Maki’s “Dilaw” as Song of the Year, with Ben&Ben taking Group/Duo Artist honors and performances from Salbakuta and Ima Castro. Community Fundraising & Devotional Sound: South African devotional singer Preven Moodley is set for a bhajan-and-kirtan night in Nadi, with proceeds supporting children’s and nursing homes. Art Meets Music in Real Spaces: Danas Aleksa’s exhibition “Foot, Face, Vault and Key” opens in Lithuania’s former armoury, paired with an immersive musical performance. New Releases With Real Life Behind Them: Cape Cod musician Chandler Travis’ long-awaited album “Branches Out” tackles aging and dementia, shaped by a collaboration with playwright Gary Hoppe. Local Live-Music Culture: Belfast’s Laverys Bar wins a new outdoor entertainment licence for live DJ sets, while Edinburgh’s Old Chain Pier locks in permanent £5 pints after ditching a tie deal. Pop Power Moves: Madonna drops two more tracks ahead of “Confessions II,” and Cosmosy releases the prism-ring fantasy video for “Paradise ~ I need you ~.” Festival Energy: Pair’d Margaret River unveils its 2026 food-and-music program, and West Norfolk’s free four-night music festival brings 800 performers to Springwood High School.
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