AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBroadway Loss: Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning composer behind “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56, remembered for “Barely Breathing” and a Broadway run of 860+ performances. Anime Rock Collab: BAND-MAID’s new single “SPIN” lands Oct. 28 as the ending theme for “Beyblade X,” with two more tracks on the release. Festival Reality Check: Perth’s Laneway and other major festivals are skipping WA again, so local band Free Aviary is launching Lift Off to keep momentum for homegrown acts. Local Scene Spotlight: Dayton band Paid Leave is settling into the community after winning the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands, with a local show set for Sept. 18. Music + Community: Iowa City’s Latino Fest returns Saturday with food, dancers, and family activities marking 15 years. Controversy in Schools: Aldine ISD pulled Nimitz band shirts after offensive-image complaints tied to a “The Crucible” theme. New Album Watch: The Warning’s “Everything’s Falling” explores failure and resilience on their fifth studio album. Big Tour Update: Garth Brooks adds a third Salt Lake City show after high demand and bot-activity issues disrupted ticket sales.
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