AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCanadian Music & Culture: Tessa Virtue is trading the ice for the stage with a contemporary dance solo choreographed by Alyssa Martin, premiering Oct. 15 at Toronto’s Fall for Dance North. Canadian Music Industry: The Regina Symphony Orchestra says its 2025-26 season delivered a 102% jump in ticket revenue and doubled attendance, plus school and library outreach—now it’s cutting Young Friends (19–35) tickets to $10 for 2026-27. Canadian Music Spotlight: West Vancouver sound artist in residence Niloofar Ejraei is bringing her Iranian santoor work to the West Vancouver Memorial Library, exploring diaspora identity through music. Canadian Music Releases: Mensa Dropout finally drops debut EP Nuclear Slush Breaker after a 22-year start, blending grunge/punk DIY energy with melodic hooks. Music Tech & Rights: UMG and Sony sue Suno again over its new v6 AI music model, alleging continued copyright violations. Global Pop Buzz (Canadian tie-in): Drake surprised fans at Karol G’s Houston show, and Bruno Mars joked he needs to “get her back” after the viral moment. Trade/Policy (music-adjacent): The U.S. begins a ban on nearly $1B in Canadian imports, including alcohol and dairy, adding pressure to already tense Canada-U.S. relations.
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