AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoScottish Music: Four Edinburgh acts made the 2026 Scottish Album of the Year shortlist, while an electronic duo received the Modern Scottish Classic award. British Icons: Sir Cliff Richard celebrated his 86th birthday with fans and previewed Only Number Ones, due November 27. Live Music and Safety: Manchester’s Jewish Representative Council has called for Fontaines D.C.’s 2027 Heaton Park concerts to be cancelled, citing concerns over the band’s rhetoric and the safety of Jewish residents; the council says planning is continuing with security in focus. Industry Shake-up: Universal Music Group is cutting jobs as it pursues $270 million in savings, with major labels including Polydor, Def Jam and Interscope affected. Access and Equity: A new report says Black and South Asian music events face disproportionate restrictions in London, costing the city up to £141 million a year. On the Road: Orbital have announced a new album, Other, while The Wombats will tour the UK and Europe in 2027 to mark 20 years of their debut.
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