AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStreaming Partnerships: Spotify is bringing personal accounts to United Airlines seatback screens, letting passengers access playlists, podcasts and audiobooks through a QR-code link, with Starlink enabling onboard streaming. Industry Results: Sony reported record Q3 music and publishing revenue of $3.15 billion, up 8.9% year over year. AI and Music Rights: Music publishers are backing an AI licensing framework in a high-profile legal case, while YouTube is expanding tools that replace music in videos using a YouTube-only license. Global Reach: BTS’s Arirang became the first K-pop album certified platinum in Italy; the group’s sold-out South American tour drew 853,000 fans across five cities. Live Music Policy: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has gained licensing powers covering music venues and festivals, giving City Hall a greater role in shaping the capital’s live scene. New Music: Skepta says he has no plans to retire as he prepares to release The Fork and Knife, his first studio album since 2019.
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