AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVisa & speech controls: The U.S. is expanding social-media vetting for foreign journalists applying for visas, adding another layer of scrutiny to who can work and report internationally. Global touring politics: Kanye West confirmed two October concerts in Russia (St. Petersburg), a major Western return since the Ukraine invasion—while ticket demand and tourism claims follow the announcement. Music business reach: Concord Music Publishing’s Kim Frankiewicz and Tom Coulson-Smith discuss global A&R deal-making after Music Week Awards wins. Streaming discovery tools: Spotify rolled out “Playlist Notes,” letting creators add short explanations to tracks and spoken-word picks, with editor profiles pushing context into major playlists. Rock & pop headlines: Oasis released a trailer for reunion documentary “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” and Ariana Grande shared “Petal” behind-the-scenes footage. Live music calendar: Willie Nelson and Neil Young will still hit Philly on Sept. 24 despite canceling the Outlaw Music Festival run.
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