AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanadian Music & Community: Winnipeg director/performer Rob Herriot (60) has died; he was a longtime collaborator with Manitoba Opera, Rainbow Stage and opera/musical-theatre groups nationwide. Music in the spotlight: Beyoncé dropped surprise track “Morning Dew (Donk)” with a black-and-white lyric video, marking the 20th anniversary of B’Day and a countdown to her next birthday. Local live-music culture: Toronto’s Sneaky Dee’s redevelopment plan was withdrawn after community pushback, keeping the beloved bar and live venue alive. Canadian talent abroad/at home: Langley slugger David Krahn is thriving with the Victoria HarbourCats in the West Coast League, batting .375 with six homers. Canada + global pop culture: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, with Stevie Nicks performing and a star-studded guest list. Sports-meets-sound: Philadelphia’s World Cup festivities featured Idina Menzel, The Roots and the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale ahead of France vs. Paraguay.
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