AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Arts Policy: The UK, France and a wider coalition are moving to end trade and impose sanctions tied to illegal Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, targeting specific companies and services linked to construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate. Music & Protest Fallout: The Ed Sheeran “Loop Tour” crisis keeps widening after Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks—support acts quit, radio stations pulled Sheeran’s music, and pro-Palestinian groups plan protests at upcoming dates, including Philadelphia. Celebrity Aid Push: YouTube star Ms Rachel says she’ll match Macklemore’s $1m donation to Palestinian children’s charities, adding to the growing wave of public fundraising tied to the tour row. Culture in the Region: Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation marks 30 years, while the IIFA Awards are set to return to Abu Dhabi in 2027 with a star-studded lineup. Classical/Arab Music Spotlight: An Arab America Foundation initiative launches an Arab America Ensemble to celebrate classical Arab music.
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