AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK Hospitality Relief: Andy Burnham’s new government is cutting business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20% from next April, with an estimated £1,100 average annual saving for eligible sites—though landlords warn it won’t fix VAT and other cost pressures fast enough. Live Music & Culture: Charli XCX drops Music, Fashion, Film, a darker, more introspective follow-up to Brat, leaning into music/film/fashion references and a slower mood. Global Festival Buzz: Dream Fest 2026 continues at Sea Breeze, featuring Eurovision winner Nigar Jamal and major Azerbaijani and Turkish acts, including a new Roza Zargarlı–Emre Altuğ collaboration. Music Community Stories: A young Black creator, ThatKidZayy, is using reaction videos to break genre “boundaries” and build a cross-generational music community. Royalties Tension (Malawi): COSOMA’s royalty distribution faces renewed backlash over transparency and missing payments, with artists demanding clearer explanations. Loss in Hardcore: Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller dies at 59 after a cancer battle.
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