AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLive Music & Local Venues Under Pressure: Auckland’s K’ Rd is losing key culture spots as Neck of the Woods shuts after 11 years and record shop Flying Out closes, both citing post-Covid strain and tougher trading. Global Music Meets Pop Culture: STING Energy teamed with Alan Walker and Formula 1 for “The Sting Within Me,” turning engine sounds into a branded anthem via Warner Music India. Tech + Immersive Concerts: KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons discussed an avatar-based KISS show reportedly headed to Las Vegas in 2028, built as a purpose-built immersive venue. Artist Comebacks & Reputation: Jeon Hyosung says her SECRET hiatus was tied to agency problems, while Park Yoo Chun and Choi Jong Hoon/T.O.P face fresh backlash after retirement backtracking. Industry Voices: Nicki Minaj spoke about “spiritual warfare” in the music business. Music in the Community: Henderson marked Juneteenth with a free Water Street Plaza festival featuring music, food, poetry, and local Black-owned vendors. Charts Watch: Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift both posted major chart milestones, with strong sales driving new peaks. Music Business Hiring: New industry hires include Beyerdynamic, Warner Chappell, Africori, Symphonic, Green Tea Distro, Audix, and Legends Global.
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