AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Soundtrack Buzz: Fans are already latching onto unofficial team songs and chants ahead of the 2026 tournament, with standout tracks like Jordan’s “Hina Jeena” and Morocco’s “Achkid” pointing to how football culture turns into music culture. Big Pop Crossover: Taylor Swift confirms she wrote an original Toy Story 5 song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” due June 5. Canadian Live Music Calendar: White Rock’s free Concerts at the Pier returns for its 10th anniversary with Barra MacNeils (June 25), Faber Driver (July 9), Doug and the Slugs (July 23) and Spoons (Aug 27). Canada Day at Canada Place: The Strumbellas headline the July 1 celebration with live music, cultural programming and a citizenship ceremony. K-pop Tour News: Cortis announces its first international tour, including Canadian and U.S. dates after Lollapalooza Chicago. Rock Throwback: Sum 41 announces a 25th anniversary reissue of All Killer No Filler (July 24) with unreleased live tracks. Festival Spotlight: Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival returns July 17-18 with an all-Canadian lineup featuring The Tea Party, Paul Langlois, ODDS, Hawksley Workman and The Wolves.
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