AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup singalong fuel: Noel Gallagher has backed calls for Oasis’ “Wonderwall” to become England’s unofficial FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem after fans and players belted it following the 4-2 win over Croatia. Strictly-to-tour: Johannes Radebe will take his new show, “Johannes Radebe: Finally Home”, on a UK and Ireland run from April 1 to June 13, with a London Palladium gala on May 9. BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Antony Hermus has been named chief conductor, stepping in from September 2027 and promising “deeply human, curious and fearless” programming. Grassroots live music push: Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook is set to perform at Everywhere At Once, a UK-wide event running June 26-28 across 400 grassroots venues. Classical/choir spotlight: The Lexington Singers head to Europe for a Paris premiere of Elaine Hagenberg’s new work “Aeterna Via”. Local gigs and theatre: Chicago lands in Norwich as part of a UK/Irish tour (Aug 2027), while Hon’s BBQ opens next month in Hackney Wick as a new late-night music-and-food spot. Streaming culture: BTS’ “Arirang” is named among top albums of 2026 so far by major US and UK outlets, and “I Need U” hits 200m YouTube views.
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