AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCeline Dion’s Paris comeback: The Canadian superstar has kicked off a five-week residency in Paris, mixing stiff-person syndrome recovery with major fashion moments as she plays to huge crowds at Plenitude Arena. Festival funding crunch: Sudbury’s Northern Lights Festival Boréal says it could shut down by October unless it raises at least $65,000 fast after grant cuts and weaker ticket sales. Local music & community events: Moose Jaw’s Anderson Auto and Memorabilia Collection hosts a Sept. 19 charity car show with music and tours to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan. Songwriting honours: Loverboy’s Paul Dean and Mike Reno are inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, celebrating the band’s rise from club gigs to global hits. New Canadian album: Timmins-born singer-songwriter Céleste Lévis releases her new album Sept. 18, with an Ottawa release show Sept. 24. Country radio recognition: Yorkton’s GX94 earns a CCMA Station of the Year nomination. Music education investment: MusiCounts announces a historic $1.4M investment in Canadian music education amid school funding pressures. Tour news: Arkells announce three Ottawa shows in three different clubs.
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