AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMusic & Community: Athens’ AthFest wrapped with an Artist Market and final-day stages where jazz, pop and local bands turned downtown into a shared creative space. Arts Funding: South Wairarapa voted 5-4 to back Wellington’s National Music Centre with $11,000, adding to a $27m push for recording and music education facilities. Music Education: A new push for wider access to music learning and therapy is highlighted as cities and families struggle with rising costs and barriers to live culture. Controversy in Schools: In Kolkata, ISKCON’s new mid-day meal contract removes eggs, sparking debate over “vegetarian culture” versus nutrition and local food traditions. Public Safety at Festivals: Michigan’s Electric Forest is under investigation after a newborn’s body was found in a portable toilet; police ask for public tips. Industry Training: MMF and YouTube Music launch Hyperdrive to train and grow music managers’ careers. Pop Culture & Records: “Michael” overtakes “Oppenheimer” to become the highest-grossing biopic, keeping the biopic boom in the spotlight.
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