AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI x Music Business: Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis urged a “new Renaissance” where science and the arts collaborate, as AI reshapes creative work. AI x Rights & Labels: The big story in music this week is labels moving from fear to deals—Suno’s licensed-model push and major-label partnerships (including Warner and UMG) keep raising the question of who gets paid and how. Live Music & Ticketing: Oasis’ 2027 tour rollout is driving fan rushes and Ticketmaster queue talk, while venue and nightlife policy fights keep popping up. Industry Governance: Zimbabwe’s parliament is probing collective management organizations, with artists complaining they’re being sidelined in how rights are handled. Artist/Brand Crossovers: Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival shows how major artists are turning partnerships (Etsy included) into immersive, charity-backed fan experiences. Local Music Economy: Record Bonanza returns in Oregon for buy/sell/trade nostalgia, and multiple community festivals keep live music front-and-center.
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