AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanadian Songwriting: Leslie Feist looks back on forming Placebo in Calgary as she heads into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction. Tragically Hip Legacy: Paul Langlois says Gord Downie would be “super proud” of the band’s latest recognition. Local Music & Memory: St. Catharines, Ont. will build a $1M Neil Peart memorial at Lakeside Park after a $785K donation from Rush bandmates. Music Industry Moves: ASCAP names Jason Wagener SVP/Head of General Licensing (effective Jan. 1, 2027). Community & Culture: Abbotsford’s Welcome Day spotlights newcomers through local leaders, schools and policing. National Day of Truth & Reconciliation: Hamilton-area events run through the week ahead of Sept. 30. Weather Hits Live Music: Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium shows are cancelled due to severe weather, while New York’s Global Citizen Festival is also called off. On Stage in Canada: Stratford Festival audiences react loudly to “Othello,” while “Something Rotten” draws howls of laughter.
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