AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStreaming & Platforms: nugs will start streaming official Dave Matthews Band audio from every tour stop, with each show landing the day after it’s performed, plus a Warehouse-member trial. Festival Spotlight: Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women lineup festival in Irvine on Aug. 29 featuring Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Doechii, Katseye, Bikini Kill, Garbage, The Breeders and more, with 100% of net proceeds to women-and-girls charities. K-pop Milestone: BTS’ Jungkook’s “Seven” hit 3B Spotify streams, making him the first Korean solo artist to reach the mark. Artist/Release News: Billie Eilish’s concert film “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” is set for digital purchase or rental starting June 23. Rights & Legal: A federal judge dismissed a Spotify class action alleging “mass-scale fraudulent streaming” tied to Drake’s catalog. Discovery/Tech: Spotify opened an Istanbul office as Turkish music tops 294B all-time streams on the platform. Local Music Policy: BBC Radio Scotland faces backlash after analysis found fewer emerging Scottish artists on air. Global Music Market: A report forecasts the social commerce market to surge, while streaming market coverage continues to track rapid growth.
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