AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDolly Parton in the UK spotlight: Her estate has confirmed “Dollyfest” will happen in 2027 across two weekends, with star-studded celebrations in Nashville and London—while the team says a “traditional memorial” isn’t the plan. AI music fight: Major publishers have sued Anthropic in California, accusing it of copying Beatles, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson songs to train Claude, seeking up to $150k per work. Community live music in the UK: Bradford Live turns one, marking a year of sell-out shows and big names, with the venue director promising more to come. Grassroots venue pressure: Music Venue Trust launches “MVT: Origins” with Fatboy Slim in Brighton, spotlighting the venues that shaped artists and the fight against rising costs. New releases to watch: Mixmag’s radar includes Mike D’s debut solo album “Thank You” and Lady Shaka’s single “Sweat.” Touring news: Rush adds extra dates to its Fifty Something run, with tickets for new stops due to go on sale soon.
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