AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTicketing Power Struggle: Ticketmaster’s new global president Saumil Mehta pushed back on claims venues have no choices, saying renewals are competitive and exclusivity deals keep getting pricier. Royalties in the Spotlight: Indie label My Block Inc. sued distributor SRG/ILS over missing royalty statements for Erica Campbell’s 2023 gospel album I Love You, seeking $1M+. Dolly Parton’s Global Reach: Portland will declare Sept. 25 “Dolly Parton Day,” while Parton also posthumously accepted an Americana Lifetime Achievement Award via video. Live Music Business Pressure: Cardiff’s Tramshed says it’s “devastated” it missed Wales’ 30% business rates relief by just £4,000. AI + Music Licensing: UMG and ElevenLabs are moving toward a rights-first AI music licensing model as courts and regulators keep tightening the screws. Local Scene Picks: Colfax Carousal returns with 34 DIY bands, and Busan’s BIMF and THE FACT Music Awards bring major live music to Korea this weekend.
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