AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLive Music: Violet Grohl carved out her own lane at Electric Picnic’s Electric Arena, turning rain into atmosphere and delivering grungy rock with real stage confidence. Festival Buzz: Gurriers brought post-punk chaos and a nonstop mosh-pit vibe, while Zara Larsson leaned into Y2K sparkle to prove “summer isn’t over yet,” and sombr arrived with theatrics that made the set feel like a show before the show. Pop Culture & Craft: Noah Kahan’s Vancouver stop at The Great Divide Tour leaned into communal singalongs, turning the arena into a kind of shared ritual. Local Arts: Arts Orillia launched the Larsen Creative Writing Lab for local youth, pairing weekly craft-building with a safe, prompt-driven space to experiment and share. Public Art Policy: Sonoma residents are invited to a Sept. 3 meeting on the future of public art, including a proposed Percent for Art in-lieu fee. Arts on Screen: EPOS International Art Film Festival expands beyond Tel Aviv for the first time with EPOS in the Gilboa, pairing screenings with short lectures. Music Industry: JUNO Awards rename a category to “Reggae/Dancehall Recording of the Year,” a move artists say finally matches what’s been eligible all along.
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