AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStreaming & Platforms: Amazon Music is moving beyond Prime in India with a three-tier plan: a free ad-supported service, limited ads inside Prime Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited at Rs 99/month for Prime members (Rs 119 for non-Prime), as the market faces a monetisation shakeout. Music Business Policy: The U.S. Protect Working Musicians Act push is back with Artist Rights Alliance town halls aimed at giving independent artists more power in negotiations with streaming and AI. Rights & Licensing: Merlin promoted Emma Robinson to VP of partnerships, underscoring continued investment in digital platform relationships for indie labels and distributors. Marketing & Radio: Universal Music’s Lola Young campaign won at the Music Week Awards, with “Messy” driving major UK radio momentum. Live Music Economy: A new report forecasts the global live music market rising to $62.59B by 2034, driven by higher disposable income and music tourism. Artist News: South Africa mourns Khayelitsha rapper Brie Lee, who died at 27 after battling osteosarcoma. Tech + Music Discovery: Mastercard and TikTok launched the Mastercard Artist Accelerator SEA with SoundOn, mentoring musicians in Indonesia and Thailand toward collaborative releases.
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