AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Halftime: Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for a first-ever Super Bowl-style 11-minute halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and tied to FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund. K-pop Industry Support: South Korea’s Culture Ministry says it will double expansion help for small and mid-sized music agencies next year, with tax credits for music production costs also on the table. Korean Music Access: Shinhan Bank debuted “Shinhan SOLremio,” an ensemble of musicians with developmental disabilities, marking its first official performance in Seoul. Traditional Meets Modern: Korea’s Yeowoorak Festival pairs pansori and gugak with pop and rock, appointing Lee Han-chul as artistic director for the 15th-year edition. Chinese Sound on Stage: Los Angeles audiences packed the Peacock Theater for a theatrical orchestral concert celebrating “Black Myth: Wukong,” blending symphonic scores with traditional folk instruments. Metal Festival Return: Istanbul’s Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest is back Sept. 19–20 with Satyricon, Moonspell, Rage and more. Local Live Music: Youngstown’s free Jazz in the Park series returns with nine concerts, starting July 12 at Wick Park. Community & Cause: Oregon Country Fair’s lineup spotlights Bob Weir and other late legends, while a Rock 4 Child Hunger benefit concert hits Johnstown, Pa.
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