AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUK Music Policy: The government has unveiled a long-term Music Plan covering exports, licensing, education and funding for artists and teams, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy setting out new initiatives ahead of Andy Burnham’s expected premiership. Live Music Funding: LIVE Trust says it’s adding £1m to its grassroots live-music support, doubling Phase Two funding after earlier Phase One cash helped hundreds of venues, shows and festivals. Business Rates Fight: A coalition led by the Music Venue Trust and others is urging Andy Burnham to introduce a 2% levy on online sales to fund a major business-rates cut for physical shops. Chart Watch: The Rolling Stones’ new album Foreign Tongues is racing toward a UK No.1, with midweek sales putting them in pole position for their 15th chart-topper. Touring & Releases: Paulie Boy Blues announces a new live album ahead of a 14-date UK summer tour, while Ezra Collective adds a second Dublin date for March 2027. Big Live Moment: Pitbull set a Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park for the largest gathering of fans wearing bald caps. Industry Spotlight: Ed Sheeran Foundation is set to help shape the government’s “Music in Libraries” programme, creating music spaces and mentorship in England’s public libraries.
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