AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMusic Loss: Vanessa Blanca, the singer behind the original “Dota o Ako,” has died at 30 after an accidental fall in Manila, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow artists. Global Showcase: Zimbabwean mbira artist Mary Anibal says her ACCES 2026 selection is a career milestone as she prepares to perform in Johannesburg with her full band. Local Live Scene: Athens venues like The Union, Casa Nueva and Donkey Coffee keep the stage moving with everything from grunge to open-mic nights. AI vs Artists: A Queen’s University Belfast study warns musicians and fans are being “short changed” by AI-driven bots and ticket scams, calling UK rules behind the EU/US. Music Education: Veteran manager Jeff Hanson launches Musicology, a new music school franchise opening in Winter Garden, Florida on Sept. 1. Festival Fever: Rock N Roll Circus returns to Norwich’s Earlham Park with major UK acts plus circus shows, while Oxford creates a £20,000 Grassroots Music Fund to keep small gigs alive. Pop Culture: Ariana Grande wins permission to subpoena info to identify hackers accused of leaking unreleased music and footage.
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