AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTouring Fallout: Ed Sheeran says Macklemore’s removal from his LOOP Tour wasn’t his call, but the promoter/venues—after Macklemore’s “Free Palestine!” remarks—triggered a chain reaction as multiple supporting acts (Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, Beoga) quit. Charts & Culture: Beyoncé’s “B’Day” expanded deluxe edition debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. Live Music Calendar: Weird Al Yankovic closes the Wharf Amphitheater season Oct. 2 with a 24-song set of classics and fan-favorite parodies. Gaming Meets Music: Neowiz signed an IP deal with Nihon Falcom for “The Legend of Heroes III: White Witch,” highlighting its “poetry RPG” storytelling and music-driven key scenes. Community Arts: Merced artists want a pause on two $10,000 mural projects after confusion over budgets and how city approvals were set. Classical & Local: Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society announces its 2026-27 season lineup starting Sept. 20. Tech & Listening: Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations.
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