AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast: The traditional Irish music festival kicks off in the city centre with 200+ events and 180 competitions, aiming to draw 800,000 people, while Belfast BID reports Sunday footfall nearly doubling (+95%) to 176,462. Live Music & Tickets: Trainspotting: The Musical cancels its UK tour after “lower than expected ticket sales,” with refunds promised to ticket holders. Boyzlife UK tour: Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden announce a 12-date Spring 2027 UK run, following Boyzone’s sold-out Emirates Stadium reunion. Ariana Grande break: Grande says her step back from public life is planned and “not reactive,” after dropping out of a London musical. Bandcamp AI row: Boy George’s AI-generated pro-Israel track “We Will Dance Again” is removed from Bandcamp, after wider backlash. Van Morrison adds dates: The singer adds 10 year-ending shows for Oct/Nov 2026. Kneecap charity gig: Kneecap headline a west Belfast “Uppa Falls” fundraiser for Irish-language projects at Féile an Phobail. Twickenham concerts plan: RFU submits plans for up to 15 concerts a year at Twickenham, with 3,000+ residents opposing. New music: Bonobo shares “Always On Your Side” with Joy Crookes ahead of Distance in Static (Sept 11).
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