AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJapan Music Awards: CEIPA’s Music Awards Japan 2026 handed out major prizes, with Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” taking Song of the Year and sakanaction’s “Kaiju” winning Best Music Video; performers included Mrs. Green Apple, Ado, LiSA, Yonezu and more. Indigenous Live Music: K’ómoks First Nation is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 20) in the Comox Valley with live sets from Aysanabee, Tsimka & Michael Red, The Spiritual Warriors and The Kumugwe Dancers, plus markets, workshops and cultural activities. Gospel Classics: A roundup spotlights evergreen Nigerian gospel artists like Panam Percy Paul, Ebenezer Obey and Tope Alabi—names that still shape worship playlists today. AI + Music Culture: Taylor Swift used her Songwriters Hall of Fame moment to hype rising writer Sombr, arguing “the kids are fine” and pushing back on AI’s role in songwriting. Live Music Industry: Deezer is rolling out tools to detect AI music across major platforms, as the fight over authenticity and monetization keeps heating up. BIGBANG Return: BIGBANG is preparing a physical single for August as part of its 20th anniversary comeback, alongside a newly announced world tour.
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