AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLive Music Venues Under Pressure: Manchester’s Stage & Radio says a proposed development could threaten the grassroots venue and its community radio home, with 126 flats planned just meters away. Venue Closures: Cambridge’s Six Six Bar announced it’s shutting after four years, citing rising costs and licensing pressure on independents. UK Music Heritage: London’s V&A is set to open “Lost Music Venues,” spotlighting more than 100 items from around 50 shuttered UK clubs, including ’90s/’00s nightclubs. New Space for Clubs: East London’s Village Underground will open a 300-capacity rooftop terrace July 3 for its 20th anniversary, featuring a bar and access to its iconic train carriages. Streaming & Moderation: A report claims music platforms are being used to spread Hamas-linked extremist songs, including tracks with hundreds of thousands of plays. Copyright & Licensing: A Madras High Court case highlights stricter enforcement of public performance licensing for live events, pushing back against informal royalty practices. Industry Business Moves: Universal Music Group’s board rejected Bill Ackman’s takeover bid, calling it undervaluing the company. Festivals & Culture: A UK garage “summer” roundup teases a Mis-Teeq reunion, while multiple local festivals and markets keep live music front and center.
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