AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoEurovision Canada: Canada is set to debut at Eurovision in 2027 after CBC joined the EBU, with the contest’s 2027 finale in Bulgaria—so expect a big new push for Canadian pop on the European stage. Ottawa Bluesfest: Ottawa Bluesfest returns July 9–19 at LeBreton Flats with a mix of classic rock and country, including Sheryl Crow, Social Distortion, Death From Above 1979, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, and The Guess Who on the festival’s 200th-anniversary programming day. Prog-rock spotlight: Crown Lands are back with “Apocalypse,” expanding their Rush-inspired world-building into a broader concept that also nods to Yes. Classical summer date: Pianist Sarah Hagen brings a water-themed recital (Ravel, Debussy, Chopin, Liszt and more) to Comox United Church on July 23. World Cup music in the stands: FIFA’s stadium playlists are planned in advance—signature songs, warm-ups, and goal tracks—explaining why certain hits show up again and again during matches. FIFA fan-fest moment: Ziggy Marley performed “Three Little Birds” at the FIFA Fan Fest, turning the crowd into a shared singalong. Local music calendar: If you’re planning ahead, Bluesfest’s lineup shuffle and Canada’s Eurovision news are the week’s biggest Canada-focused music headlines.
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