AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLive Music & Community: Pete Doherty will headline Scotland’s first alcohol-free festival, Recovery Connects, at Glasgow’s Queens Park Arena on July 5, with DJ Joe Deacon, a Stone Roses tribute, and local acts—built by friends in recovery to keep the focus on music and sobriety. Music Licensing: The Philippines’ IPOPHL warned businesses that playing copyrighted music in shops can trigger copyright obligations for composers/publishers, performers, and record producers—so venues need proper licenses. Industry Tech: YouTube is expanding Shorts with more AI creator tools for brainstorming, captions, editing, and production as it intensifies competition with TikTok. Touring & Demand: Broadway hit Waitress is axing its Sydney run due to softer-than-expected ticket sales, following the earlier cancellation of Beetlejuice dates. Local Scene Spotlight: Boise’s Treefort Music Fest is gearing up for March 26–30, 2025, with a second wave lineup drop featuring 200+ artists and major regional representation. Legal/Brand: Fender’s Stratocaster shape fight continues as Gear4music says it won’t confirm receiving cease-and-desist letters after a Germany ruling.
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