AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Streaming Policy: TIDAL says it will add AI music labels to tracks identified as 100% AI-generated and remove AI tracks that break its rules, with new enforcement starting July 15. Talent Pipeline: Punch Records and A&R exec Rich Castillo are launching the A&R Academy, an eight-week UK programme for 10 young people (18–30) starting in September. Live Music Pressure: Natalie Bassingthwaighte called the abrupt Sydney cancellation of Waitress “devastating,” warning that “the arts is dying” in Australia. Awards Spotlight: Teyana Taylor dominated the 2026 BET Awards with four wins, including Icon of the Year and Best Actress. Global Touring Ambition: Bring Me The Horizon is aiming for stadium shows across multiple territories after its Madison Square Garden debut. Music Business & IP: Mathew Knowles at WMF pushed a strategy-first view of music growth—data, partnerships, and protecting IP in the AI era. Market Expansion: Virtuoso Music is entering India with a creator-first model across multiple languages.
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