AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Copyright Clash: Major music publishers (Sony/Warner units) have sued Anthropic in California, accusing “blatant theft” of copyrighted music to train Claude. Global Music Spotlight: Angélique Kidjo released the street-set video for “Bando,” featuring Pharrell Williams and Quavo, pushing cross-cultural collaboration. Country Music Legacy: Tennessee is backing a push to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, while the Grand Ole Opry dedicates a full tribute show to her. Live Music & Community: Ministry of Sound launched “Boxed In,” a live-streamed hunt for its next resident DJ with a residency and £25k in gear. Cultural Festivals: Uzbekistan marked 35 years of independence with a big New Tashkent concert featuring international stars and a drone finale. Local Scenes: Scotland’s Club 69, an underground Paisley dance-music staple since 1993, announced it’s closing in October.
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