AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoADE Walkout: Palestinian DJ Samaʼ Abdulhadi has withdrawn from Amsterdam Dance Event, objecting to bookings of artists who have served in the Israeli military; she said her protest is not a call to exclude artists simply for being Israeli. Regional Stages: Tel Aviv is turning an art museum into a multi-stage music venue, while Muscat’s Opera House is set to host military bands from around the world. Arab Music: Cairo’s 34th Arab Music Festival opened with a tribute to Hany Shaker, and Mai Farouk will revive Umm Kulthum classics at a December concert. Nancy Ajram is booked for AlUla on November 13. Artist Rights: British rapper IAMDDB says her likeness was used without permission in an Israeli government AI music video; the video was later deleted. Upcoming in Abu Dhabi: Shah Rukh Khan’s UNIFYD festival will bring Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam and Karan Aujla together for a one-day show.
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