AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLollapalooza Milestone: Filipino P-pop group SB19 earned a Senate resolution after becoming the first all-Filipino act to perform at the Chicago festival, with tracks like “DAM,” “Gento,” and “Lawless” drawing major attention. Festival Safety: Lorde paused her Lollapalooza headline set multiple times after fans reportedly fainted in Chicago’s heatwave, with medics brought in before she resumed. New Beach Festival: Goldenvoice and Santa Monica unveiled the Ocean Way Festival, a two-day beachfront event (Sept. 26–27) headlined by The Killers and Olivia Dean, with Jack White, Khruangbin and Sublime also on the bill. Local Live Music: Penn Yan Community Band returns to the Yates Concert Series Aug. 5 (free), while Gulf Shores’ Sunset Series adds free fall shows Sept. 3, 10 and 17. Health & Image Debate: Ariana Grande’s “Petal” video reignited online discussion about her appearance, sparking renewed body-image backlash and defenses. Arts & Culture: The 34th International Folklore Festival “Varna Summer” brings 400+ performers from eight countries to Varna for free shows. Music Industry Shakeup: Reports say Sid Wilson has been kicked out of Slipknot after nearly 30 years.
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