AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEurovision Fallout: The Netherlands will withdraw from Eurovision 2027, with broadcaster AVROTROS saying the contest can no longer be seen as politically neutral amid Gaza-linked boycotts and new rules on countries involved in armed conflict. UK-Ukraine Music Diplomacy: British PM Andy Burnham visited Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day, meeting wounded defenders and even playing guitar to “lift spirits” during the trip. Nightwish Update: Floor Jansen says Nightwish is on a temporary touring hold, with a run of 2026–27 dates listed across Europe including Groningen, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Paris, London, Prague, Warsaw, Gothenburg and Stockholm. Streaming Costs: YouTube Premium is raising prices across Europe by roughly 10–15%, including Finland (€14.99→€16.99) and other European plans (€13.99→€15.99). Electronic Scene Spotlight: Montreal’s MUTEK returns Aug. 25–30, with the festival’s director calling it a bigger, more connected hub for electronic music and digital arts. New Releases: Grim Sailor drops “You Don’t Belong,” a DIY, Berlin-made single exploring alienation and identity.
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