AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI vs Real Music: Deezer says it’s now receiving 90,000 AI tracks a month, with AI hits topping 50% of new uploads—pushing platforms to crack down on fraud and protect songwriters. Global Music Economy: Futuresource Consulting pegs the recorded music market at $47.1B in 2025, with streaming still driving 86% of spend and paid subscriptions reaching 865M. World Cup Afterglow (Culture + Media): A new report argues the 2026 World Cup’s cultural impact will linger beyond sport, while Spain’s victory celebrations in Madrid turned music and pop culture into a mass event. African Music Spotlight: Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique closes after a 40th run, honoring African sounds in Canada; Kenya’s Ruto vows Nairobi as Africa’s next recorded-music hub with major label expansion. Festival Calendar: Azerbaijan’s DREAM Fest 2026 lines up John Newman, Ty Dolla $ign, Busta Rhymes and more on the Caspian coast. Music Tech + Rights: Celia Cruz’s estate partners with ElevenLabs for an officially licensed AI voice aimed at education—not new songs. Local Music Business: True Tickets partners with the Bruce Springsteen Center for secure digital ticketing for exhibitions and events.
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