AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIranian Music Crackdown: Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and her team were sentenced to 74 lashes after a livestream performance without a hijab, with reports also citing bans on leaving Iran and working as artists. World Cup + Local Culture: Kansas City is banking on elite teams choosing it as base camp, while LA’s Westside is rolling out free match viewing hubs and live entertainment for fans. Music Industry Moves: Warner Music Group named Adam Tiran general manager of Africori, aiming to boost local talent and services across Africa. Copyright Rights: PPL India received registration as a copyright society, tightening licensing for public use of sound recordings. Live Music Calendar: Bristol’s “A Ticket to the Future” nighttime economy push won a global Music Cities Award, and Columbia’s Make Music Day returns with free performances. Community & Safety: Tokyo’s primary school fire led to a full evacuation of about 300 students and staff with no casualties reported. Global Spotlight: Lounges.tv will livestream select Piece Hall summer shows, including Embrace and Skunk Anansie.
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