AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTour & Ticketing: Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour is in full chaos after Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestine remarks, with multiple opening acts quitting and fans reporting refund headaches as protests gear up for Philadelphia’s Sept. 19 show. Industry Power Struggle: The fallout is now a debate over who really controls mega-tours—promoters, venues, or headliners—after Sheeran and tour backers traded blame. Charity & Live Music: Oteil Burbridge joins LaMP for the Wish Benefit Tour 2026 across Saratoga Springs, Burlington, Brooklyn, and Somerville to grant wishes for sick children. New Music on the Move: Hans Zimmer announces “Zimmer Live - The Next Level” North American dates starting Feb. 2027, with Orlando’s March 11 stop and ticket sales beginning Sept. 25. Pop Culture Crossover: Charli XCX kicks off her “Music, Fashion, Film” tour with a Philadelphia stop, while Jennifer Lopez’s “The JLO Show” concert film lands on CBS and Paramount+ in late November. Global Releases: Tash Sultana returns with “Something in the Water,” and Tama In-Between gets an Oct. 29 release plus Nintendo Switch plans.
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