AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Music Industry: Concord Music Publishing signed Noga Erez to an exclusive global publishing deal, also bringing in her collaborator Ori Rousso—an expansion that underlines how international pop songwriting is getting more tightly packaged for global reach. Label & Career Moves: WME promoted Nashville-based Sara Williams to head of music marketing, tasking her with scaling a team that already supports major touring and recording clients. Regional Growth in India: Reservoir’s PopIndia added to its catalogue and roster via acquisitions from Vincey Productions and a publishing deal for hip-hop producer Rajvir Singh (30KEY!), signaling continued investment in locally rooted Indian music. Austrian Indie Meets Major: Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe struck a distribution and studio partnership with Tonherd, giving Warner’s local roster access to Tonherd’s facilities while Tonherd gains global support. Music News That Hit Hard: Dolly Parton died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, triggering worldwide tributes and renewed calls to rename Nashville International Airport “Dolly Parton International Airport.” Live & Screen: David Byrne’s Who Is The Sky? world tour is set to become a concert film shot on 70mm, while LIMEHOF’s music documentary fest returns to Stony Brook (Sept. 25–27). Tour Disruptions: Ye’s scheduled Russia shows were canceled by Gazprom Arena, and Japanese artist Vaundy called off Shanghai dates amid “unforeseen circumstances.”
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