AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMusic Biz Deal: Universal Music Poland has acquired Kayax Records’ catalogue and brand rights, plus teamed up with Kayax Management to develop both established and emerging Polish acts. Industry Leadership: Virgin Music Group UK president Vanessa Bosåen is exiting after nearly six years, following VMG’s Downtown Music acquisition. Live Music Disruption: Cork Opera House’s sold-out The Sound of Music was paused mid-show by “significant and insurmountable technical issues,” with the cast switching to a concert-style performance. AI & Regulation: A Queen’s University Belfast study warns UK music rules are “woefully lagging behind” the EU/US as AI bots and ticket scams distort streaming and ticketing. Global Spotlight: Ella Mai lands in Dublin for a Vicar Street gig on Sept. 29. Pop Culture Moment: Taylor Swift popped up at a private Grammy Museum “Icon Session,” performing for a small, no-phone crowd. Tech for Stages: Shure says it deployed 2,000+ components at Montreux Jazz Festival, supporting 300+ concerts across 10 stages. Cultural Heritage: Azerbaijan marked mugham legend Khan Shushinski’s 125th anniversary with a virtual and traditional exhibition.
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