AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMontreal Arts Fight: Owners of a century-old Durocher Ave. warehouse want to demolish artist studios for an 11-storey mixed-use project, putting longtime painters, sculptors, photographers, and musicians at risk of unaffordable relocation. Choral Spotlight: Emerson Eads, Director of Choral Studies at SIU-Carbondale, is set to premiere his Mass for the Oppressed at Carnegie Hall in 2027, aiming for a 120-voice choir tied to the Fairbanks Four story. Pop Tour Buzz: Lily Allen will play West End Girl in full at London’s O2 Arena across three dates, with the album cited for massive Spotify momentum. Synth-Pop Road Trip: OMD head out on a Summer of Hits tour, leaning into remastered-era crowd favorites and classic singles. Music Discovery App: Corus launches as an “ad and algorithm-free” social music platform with no AI-generated content, plus an optional paid tier. Streaming & Platforms: Spotify is reported down for thousands of users, while Spotify also pushes Reserved for superfans’ early ticket access. Global Music Moment: BTS’ RM becomes the first-ever global ambassador of the National Museum of Korea. F1 x Music: STING Energy and Alan Walker team with Formula 1 for “The Sting Within Me,” built from engine and race audio. Local Sound Therapy: Walmart’s Spark Good grant funds music therapy classes for veterans via Native flutes and drums. New Releases: New Jersey rising artist XaniWorld drops “Trip” and “Come Alive” on major streaming platforms.
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