AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBonnie Tyler Tributes: Welsh power-ballad icon Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75 in hospital in Portugal, with tributes pouring in from across music and politics after her family announced she passed “unexpectedly” following an illness. Classical Crossover: Decca Classics signs Sir Anthony Hopkins as a composer, with his first recording deal and debut album Life Is a Dream due August 21, performed by Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra. New Music Releases: Nothing But Thieves drop the title track “Stray Dogs” ahead of their September 25 album, while Tucker Wetmore releases “Who Told You That” and teases a run of major tour dates. Big UK Live Moments: The Rolling Stones celebrate new album Foreign Tongues with a star-studded London Thames party and landmark light show. Local Community & Culture: Sam Smith’s recruitment drive is trying to reopen York’s long-closed Trafalgar Bay pub, and Havant’s St Thomas More’s Catholic School stepped in to save a live music showcase at the last minute. Ticketing & Access: Manchester City launches £10 home tickets for local fans via a ringfenced ballot scheme. Strictly Theatre Buzz: Amber Davies turns heads again, addressing misconceptions as she continues her Legally Blonde tour.
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