AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArtist Development: Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music has secured £404,000 over three years to expand mentoring, awards and paid fellowships for emerging classical musicians facing financial barriers. Ticketing: Raye’s 5,000-seat London show drew 1.8 million sign-ups, with concerns raised about AI bots snapping up tickets. Fair Access: A Black Lives in Music report finds systemic racial bias in London music-event licensing, with barriers potentially costing the sector £141 million a year. AI Transparency: Spotify will label AI-generated artist Danny Bones on his profile following a Bureau investigation. Scottish Music: Four Edinburgh acts made the Scottish Album of the Year shortlist, while Orbital received the “Modern Scottish Classic” award. New Music: Orbital’s album Other is due in March 2027, followed by UK and European tour dates; SynthFest UK returns to Sheffield on October 24.
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