AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAnniversaries: U2 marked 50 years since its formation with two surprise free gigs in Dublin, drawing thousands for a hit-filled celebration. Music Investment: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig pledged £2 million to support a broader range of local artists, rehearsal spaces and music jobs, while addressing AI’s impact. Cross-Cultural Sound: Qatari composer Nasser Sahim’s four works brought Arab musical traditions to the Brussels Philharmonic’s season-opening concert. Jazz: BRIC JazzFest returns to Brooklyn with Arturo O’Farrill and his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra leading a tribute to Randy Weston, alongside a lineup spanning global rhythms, soul and electronic music. New Talent: Broadway performer Kennedy Caughell’s album Just the Beginning is under GRAMMY consideration in two traditional pop categories. Orchestral Future: Dubai has launched a foundation to develop Emirati talent and strengthen the city’s orchestral scene.
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