AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMusic Biz & Merch: whynow buys WMG’s EMP Merchandise for $180M’s legacy value, aiming to build an integrated Europe hub in Berlin for rock/metal fan commerce. New Music + Tech Tie-In: Victoria Monét’s “Frequency of Love” gets a high-profile launch via Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses at ComplexCon, with an on-site silent listening session. Touring & Live Culture: BTS kicks off its Latin America run in Bogotá with “Arirang,” while Backstreet Boys announce four 2027 Toronto stadium dates. Accessibility: A blind man sues the British Museum over the lack of an audio tour for the Bayeux Tapestry. Local Scenes: Denver’s first Porch Fest turns the Baker neighborhood into a free, walkable showcase with 193 artists across 85 stops. Community Funding: Nigeria’s Green Worship targets N500m for vulnerable children, and UL Lafayette’s “Boots, Bayous, and Blues” raises scholarships for music students. Fan Safety/Scams: A Chicago mom says an X reseller impersonator nearly took her money after Freya Skye ticket delivery problems.
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