AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Music Calendar: Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake announced late-summer/fall concerts, including VOCALITY (Aug. 8), Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel (Aug. 22), and a Steely Dan tribute, plus a new board member. Pop Culture & Touring: Ariana Grande pulled out of a London stage musical and plans to step back from public view after her tour ends Sept. 1. Metal News: Megadeth confirmed 2027 UK/Europe dates for its “Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations” farewell run with Black Label Society and Testament supporting. Live Performance Spotlight: Diana Ross closed Brighton Pride with a high-energy, near-90-minute set that turned wind and stagecraft into part of the show. Music Tech/Collectibles: Hideo Kojima teamed with km5 on a Death Stranding 2-themed wireless CD player (limited, ~$160) built around the BB Pod vibe. AI & Voice Rights: Music attorneys highlight a push to protect celebrity voice sounds via US trademark filings amid growing concerns over AI voice replication. Music Discovery Habits: A look at how fans find new artists now—less “searching,” more algorithmic rabbit holes via short-form clips and social chatter.
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