AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLatin Music Market: RIAA says Latin music revenue hit $542.2M in the first half of 2026, up 8.6% year over year and outpacing the overall U.S. recorded music market. Streaming still dominates at 96% of revenue, while vinyl and sync both grew fast. Live Music Policy: UK pub watchdog CAMRA released its Good Beer Guide 2027, spotlighting thousands of pubs and brewers—plus it’s pushing for a Competition and Markets Authority probe into the on-trade beer market. AI + Release Strategy: Luminate research (via Variety) warns that long gaps between seasons can hurt viewership, and compares binge vs weekly release patterns for music-and-TV audiences. Analog Culture: San Diego’s I’m Still Developing moved its film lab and camera shop to Chula Vista, leaning into the analog-photo comeback. Community Music Loss: UK festival founder DJ Buxley (Boxout Fest) died at 34 after a cancer battle. Dolly Parton Everywhere: Nashville launched its first-ever Dolly Day with 145+ events tied to 9/25 and her “9 to 5” legacy.
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