AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLive-Music Calendar: September is rolling out pop-heavy shows, including Mikaela Davis and Johanna Samuels at Foam Brewers (Sept. 16) and Andy Frasco & The U.N. (Sept. 16–17). Education & Theater: Jasper High School’s Centerstage program is one of 11 U.S. schools to win the “Heart of Rock and Roll: Power of Love” production grant from the Educational Theatre Foundation and MTI. Concert Piracy Push: Filipino star Gary Valenciano joined performers urging fans not to upload full concerts online—short clips are fine, full shows can violate performance rights and hurt the live experience. 9/11 Remembered Through Music: West Virginia University marked the 25th anniversary with a trumpet performance of Taps, while Flight 93 ceremonies across Pennsylvania and beyond used silence, names, and songs to honor the next generation. Hip-Hop Court Update: Grammy winner Lil Durk was acquitted in a federal murder-for-hire case tied to the Beverly Center shooting; co-defendants faced mixed outcomes. Artist Strategy: Kenny G says the world isn’t waiting for another album—he’s leaning into concerts and special projects instead of the classic album-tour cycle. Copyright & Leaks: An Eminem studio worker accused of leaking unreleased tracks is set to plead guilty to criminal copyright infringement in Detroit.
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