AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEurovision News: Canada is officially set to compete in Eurovision Song Contest 2027, after joining the EBU as a full member—CBC/Radio-Canada says it will showcase Canadian talent on one of the world’s biggest music stages. Protest Song: Bryan Adams released “51st State” on Canada Day, firing back at Donald Trump’s “Canada as a U.S. state” rhetoric with a sovereignty-focused anthem. Touring & Live Music: Rush has postponed Toronto concerts after Geddy Lee illness, while Brandon Flowers has announced North American and UK/Ireland dates for his autumn solo run. Charity Spotlight: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26M to 20 charities ahead of their Friday wedding, including music-education nonprofit Musical Mentors. Canada Day Culture: Canada Day celebrations across the country leaned hard into music and community—Sudbury’s fireworks-and-drone show at Science North and Bell Park, plus North Bay’s waterfront festivities with live music and student poster winners. Local Music Scene: Trillium grant support is helping Music Niagara’s four-day jazz series, and Fantasia’s 30th edition in Montreal has revealed a major final lineup wave.
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