AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBBC Funding & Trust: Radio Times readers weigh in on the BBC’s future as audience reach shifts and the licence fee faces fresh pressure, with savings and impartiality debates adding heat. Guitar Culture & Gear: Guitar World’s weekly roundup spotlights new drops, from Alex Lifeson’s ES-355 reissue to premium wireless headphone face-offs. Music Tech & Streaming: Spotify cracks down on fake podcasts tied to online drug sales, while YouTube Premium’s free-trial push highlights how ad-free viewing is becoming a paid battleground. Live Music & Theatre: HAIR returns as a “conversation starter” about today’s politics through 60s/70s rebellion; Sister Act lands in Romford as a feel-good, Alan Menken-scored singalong. Classical Leadership: Pennsylvania Sinfonia appoints Michael Avagliano as music director, aiming for intimate, accessible chamber programming. Local Arts & Community: London’s downtown revitalization report backs a dedicated music-city push alongside new governance and river-district plans. Pop Spotlight: Kim Junsu’s GRAVITY hits career-high first-week sales as Buzz’s group activities pause and Dua Lipa’s wedding keeps celebrity culture humming.
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