AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Closing Ceremony: FIFA has locked in a star-studded finale for July 19 in New York/New Jersey, with Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams, IShowSpeed, and Jennifer Hudson set to sing the U.S. anthem. Spotify for Kids in Canada: Spotify is expanding Managed Accounts to more markets and tiers, including Canada, giving parents music-only controls (no messaging, videos off by default, explicit filtering). New Canadian Music Releases: Ontario hardcore punk band Terminator drops “My Heart Growing Wings,” and Lido Pimienta shares “Marea” ahead of her album Caribenya. Live Music Disruptions: Poor air quality from wildfire smoke has forced cancellations of Glensheen’s concerts on the pier and Superior’s Bayside Sounds series. Community & Culture: Orillia’s Scottish Festival returns with a Legion 100th-anniversary flyover, and Vancouver’s Light Up Chinatown! returns Aug. 8-9 with RBC support. Global Music Buzz: AFRIMMA nominees are out, with Davido leading; U2’s The Joshua Tree ranks among the most-streamed ’80s albums.
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