AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBreakout Sounds: Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine’s microtonal math-rock has gone from viral KEXP performance to sold-out shows and a 2027 world tour, drawing praise from Dave Grohl, Jack White and Rush. Music Funding: Ottawa announced another $67 million for the Canada Music Fund, including nearly $25 million for French-language music and productions; the funding follows a broader $600-million federal commitment to the screen and music sectors. Tour Milestone: The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has become the highest-grossing tour by a male artist, topping $1.3 billion. Made in Canada: Sudbury’s NorthTone Strings is preparing to join a small group of domestic guitar-string makers, alongside companies in Calgary and Montreal, filling a gap in Canada’s music manufacturing sector.
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