AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTour Fallout in Pop: Ed Sheeran returned to the stage in Philadelphia after Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, with Sheeran apologizing for “making mistakes,” saying he’s “never wanted to be an activist musician,” but calling Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable” and warning against venues pre-approving content; multiple support acts withdrew, leaving the show largely solo amid protests and reports of empty seats. Festival & Health: Papa Roach canceled its Louder Than Life set after bassist Tobin Esperance faced an unexpected medical emergency, with the band saying his health comes first and promising a return in November. Country Music Spotlight: CCMA’s 50th anniversary country celebration wrapped in Saskatoon, featuring live performances, songwriter showcases, and CCMA Legends events across the weekend. Local Community Music: A Walk for Alopecia is set for Sept. 26 in Winchester, highlighting hair-loss awareness through a music-and-community event. Industry/Streaming Buzz: Spotify added Taylor Swift’s full music video catalog to its platform, extending its push into video-first music discovery.
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