AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPop Culture Power Move: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in a star-studded Madison Square Garden ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with Dior looks and a guest list spanning music and sports. AI Backlash: Sydney musician Aidan Sammut blasted an AI-generated act at a showcase for emerging artists, arguing the slot should’ve gone to a human band. Global Festival Watch: WOMAD’s new Wiltshire home unveils a July 23–26 lineup mixing Afrobeat, reggae, jazz, hip hop and electronic, with Greentea Peng, Barrington Levy, Mádé Kuti and Oumou Sangaré among headliners. Jazz on the Move: The Maui Jazz and Blues Festival returns to Kapalua (Aug. 31–Sept. 6) with Steve Turre, Eddie Henderson and more. Music as Diplomacy: The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is using a collaboration blending “America the Beautiful” and Malaysia’s “Tanah Pusaka” to modernize people-to-people cultural diplomacy. Industry Pressure: A UK promoter says it’s boycotting South African artists over anti-illegal immigration protests, citing xenophobia concerns. Local Live Music: Thirsk’s De Mowbray Music Festival runs Aug. 13–16 with jazz, opera and family shows.
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