AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI in Music: Spotify says it will add “AI Persona” badges to some artist profiles from mid-September, so listeners can spot AI-generated identities and avoid them in recommendations unless they follow. Health & Touring: Sir Rod Stewart, 81, has cancelled upcoming dates after a successful coronary stent procedure and will take four weeks to recuperate before returning to the stage. UK Festival Spotlight: Edith WeUtonga brings Zimbabwean music to Britain, performing at Broadstairs Folk Week and then Shrewsbury Folk Festival, with a workshop on Zimbabwe’s rhythms and polyphonic traditions. Live Music Tech & Training: CRE8 2027 is set for 10 April in Wakefield, expanding its DJ/producer expo, education and live experiences at Tileyard North. Streaming/Privacy Rules: England and Wales courts ban Meta’s smart glasses inside court buildings over hidden recording concerns. Local Music Culture: Lakefest’s 15th year keeps its “something for everyone” mix with big headline names while staying family-friendly and accessible.
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