AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFestival Announcements: RiseFest 2027 in Sheldon, Iowa, has named its first two acts—Matthew West and Anne Wilson—plus tickets are on sale and camping registration is starting. Country Summer Lineups: We Fest 2027 (Aug. 4–7, Detroit Lakes) unveiled headliners Tim McGraw, Riley Green, and Red Clay Strays, with ticket and camping pricing details now live. Music Tech: New Matter’s $249 Sudo revives the iPod-style wheel with offline playback, 64GB storage (microSD up to 1TB), and planned streaming support. AI vs. Humans: Kelly Clarkson says AI should have its own chart so it doesn’t compete directly with human artists. Broadway & Live Performance: Dolly Parton’s Broadway musical DOLLY reveals its handpicked cast, while Operation Mincemeat continues its Chicago run after a Tony-nominated Broadway life. Orchestras & Community: Cleveland Orchestra musicians ended a strike after ratifying a new three-year contract; Norwich’s St Gregory’s marks 40 years with a Ukraine fundraiser concert. Global Classical/Immersive: Toronto’s St. James Cathedral will host CELESTIA, a new immersive light-and-music installation with local vocal ensembles. New Releases: Pain of Truth shares details on their self-titled hardcore album; Yammer Jaw debuts post-hardcore EP Burth; Xasthur’s Open to Misinterpretation lands Oct. 2.
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