AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup & Pop Culture: Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time as Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, ending the tournament with a massive global spotlight and a halftime show packed with global stars. Music Business: Apple Music raised subscription prices (US, UK and parts of Europe/Africa/Asia), citing rising licensing costs—another hit for streaming budgets. Middle East Arts & Performance: Egypt’s cinemas are drawing huge crowds for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, with Egyptian sound engineer Heba Kadry credited for the film’s music work. Regional Culture Events: Azerbaijan’s State Academic Musical Theatre brought interactive Shusha stories to Vagif Poetry Days in Shusha, with a musical director and a full cast staging open-air performances. UAE Inclusivity in Music/Arts: Dubai’s AccessAbilities Expo launched its second “Determination Without Limits” global photography competition, spotlighting People of Determination and creative storytelling. Israel-Palestine Cultural Politics: A new statement from Elders after a Middle East visit says Israel’s policies aim to make Palestine disappear—physically, economically, culturally and politically—adding fresh pressure to the cultural debate around the region.
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