AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Music Spotlight: Nora Fatehi lit up the FIFA 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto with a viral performance of “Siir Siir,” joining a star lineup that included Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Michael Bublé, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, and more. Global Pop Meets Politics: Ariana Grande says the White House removed her “Bye” audio after she demanded they stop using her music in immigration enforcement videos, calling it “barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.” Community Music Moves Forward: The Appalachian Music Collective launches across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina to unite musicians, venues, educators, and services—built on local demand for a collaborative scene. Festival & Live-Music Picks: Ojai’s 80th-year Ojai Music Festival keeps its “no expectations” vibe; Calgary’s Folk Fest returns July 23–26 with Corb Lund, Killer Mike, Thundcat, and more; and Nanaimo hosts the Ryan Oliver Quartet June 14. Nostalgia, Rewired: Bob Seger’s “American Storm” gets a freshened vintage video release online for the first time digitally.
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