AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMusic & Royalties: Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s proposed class action against PRS for Music over its “black box” royalty distribution was dismissed by the U.K. Court of Appeal, upholding an earlier ruling that found his challenge lacked a fair comparison method. Live Sound Tech: The Colorado Symphony upgraded its front-of-house setup with DiGiCo’s Quantum852 console, continuing a multi-year push to modernize its pro audio workflow. Creator Economy: At Cannes, creators are pitching themselves harder than ever as the creator economy grows, but many still struggle to turn visibility into stable income. Streaming & Ads: YouTube Premium is rolling out a free trial as longer, harder-to-skip ads and 2026 price increases push more viewers to test ad-free options. Country Spotlight: Jon Pardi released the “Boots Off” video and is touring behind his Honkytonk Hollywood era. K-Pop Watch: TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho faces legal scrutiny after a quarantine breach tied to an escort bar report, with SM Entertainment responding publicly. America 250 Music Moment: Country singer Craig Morgan released patriotic single “Blanket of Stars,” timed to America’s 250th celebrations.
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