AGP Executive Report

Oasis 2027 Tour Tease: Oasis are set to drop their next world-tour details at 4pm today, after cryptic social posts hinted at new locations including Scotland and more. Shakira Madrid Residency: The “Shakira Stadium” name refers to a temporary venue inside Iberdrola Music in Villaverde, built for 12 Madrid nights of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour (Sept 18–Oct 11). Barcelona Momentum: Lamine Yamal hit a brace as Barcelona beat Levante 4-2, keeping a perfect La Liga start and matching elite early-season form. Ry X Dusk Tour: Ry X announced a UK and Europe leg for spring 2027, with shows including London’s Royal Albert Hall and stops across major European cities. Dimash in Spain: Fans are gearing up for Dimash’s DiMENSIONS concert in Madrid on Oct 30, with a big Spanish promo push already underway. Imsersso Bookings: Spain’s Imserso holiday scheme opens bookings this week, with trips from €50 and hundreds of thousands of pensioner places. Music Biz in Spain: Malaga-based Anima Stillking is behind major Hollywood production Tangled, filmed across Spain with a reported record budget. Global Music News: Loreena McKennitt will release a 30th-anniversary Definitive Edition of The Mask and the Mirror on Oct 9, with Canada and Europe tour dates. Touring & Culture:

La Liga Spotlight: Barcelona kept their perfect start going with a 4-2 win over Levante, powered by Lamine Yamal’s brace and a late Karim Adeyemi solo goal, though the defense looked shaky as Levante clawed back. Global Pop & Spanish Connection: Karol G’s chart-topper “BbY WoW” (now No. 1 on Spotify) credits Spanish producer-artist Rusowsky and singer-songwriter Judeline, who says she didn’t expect the track to explode. Spanish Music in the Spotlight: Rosalía is set as the musical guest on SNL (Oct. 10), bringing her Lux-era momentum to a huge US audience. Live Music Ticket Watch: Harry Styles expands his 2027 “Together, Together” tour with new stadium dates across Europe and North America, including Madrid and Paris, with presales and on-sale dates varying by city. Music & Culture Beyond Pop: MOTELX horror festival in Lisbon wrapped its 20th edition, awarding top prizes to Portuguese and Nordic films.

Spanish GP Buzz: Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix, edging Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in a strategy-driven race shaped by a Virtual Safety Car. Local Music & Community: St. John the Apostle Church’s 33rd Annual German Oktoberfest returns Oct. 2-3 in Milford with live bands, big-band classics, and free admission. New Spanish-leaning Release: Seattle multi-instrumentalist Carlos Snaider drops Aquiestoy’s debut Til We Dissolve, a genre-fluid, community-powered project rooted in Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican heritage. Tech Meets Privacy Fears: Smart glasses backlash grows in Europe after reports of covert filming, with calls for sales bans. Pop Culture Glitch: Martin Brundle had to cut a Jose Mourinho interview short during the Spanish GP gridwalk. Streaming/Business: Spotify and Netflix report sharply different growth engines—Spotify leans on Premium margins, Netflix pushes ads, with Latin America highlighted. Music Spotlight: Charli XCX hits back at fan backlash over limited 2027 European tour dates, saying touring is “emotionally and physically hard.” Spanish Arts Tie-in: Rosalía talks fragrance like music, linking her beauty era to her 2025 album Lux.

Streaming & Tech: Spotify and Netflix both reported Q2 results, but the gap is huge: Spotify’s growth is driven by Premium subscribers and margin, while Netflix leans harder into ads as its next engine. Spanish Pop Spotlight: Rosalía ties perfume and music together in a New York Fashion Week moment, talking “Euphoria” and how scent can work like a song. Touring Talk: Charli XCX hit back at backlash over limited 2027 European dates, saying touring is “emotionally and physically hard.” Live Music in Spain: Ireland opened a new consulate-general in Malaga with a traditional Irish music soundtrack, underlining the growing Ireland–Spain ties on the Costa del Sol. Classical & Local Culture: Joliet Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026-27 season opener with Mozart, Lalo and Tchaikovsky, featuring cellist Bob Hauser. Music in the News Cycle: Little Feat kicked off its “Last Farewell Tour” with major sit-ins at the Ryman.

Global Citizen Festival: Alicia Keys & Friends join this year’s Global Citizen Festival in Central Park (Sept. 26), with Victoria Monét, YEONJUN, YOSHIKI, Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and TOMORROW X TOGETHER also set to perform. Streaming & Industry: The EU’s recorded music market hit €6B in 2025 (+5.1%), with paid streaming driving growth; Spain is flagged as the fastest-growing vinyl market in the EU (+44.9%). Local Music & Community: Spain Park High School band students aim to pack 10,000 meals for local families and partners in Ghana, with fundraising also supporting instruments and uniforms. Live Music in Spain: Malaga guitarist Eric Henderson brings his “Malaga” quartet to Laguna Beach (Sept. 19), blending classical guitar with rock, flamenco and surf influences. Music Culture in Ibiza: Cala Benirràs’ famous sunset drumming is being restricted due to crowds, though smaller informal sessions may still happen—check before you go.

Spain Music & Business: Spain’s recorded music market keeps climbing, with Promusicae reporting €181.4M in wholesale revenues in H1 2026 (+11.6%), driven by subscription streaming (€121M, +15.1% YoY) and strong physical growth (vinyl +27.7%). EU Streaming Snapshot: The IFPI’s “Music in the EU” 2026 report says EU recorded music revenue hit €6B in 2025 (+5.1%), with paid streaming the main engine and Spain flagged as the fastest-growing vinyl market in the EU’s top 10 (+44.9%). Local Scene Spotlight: Koffee’s “Toast” hits gold certification in France (15M+ streams), adding to its UK platinum and Canada gold run. Live Culture in Spain: Barcelona’s early-season surge gets a behind-the-scenes boost, with Sport pointing to new physical trainer Benjamin Kugel and Hansi Flick’s fitness plan as key to the team’s sharp start. Balearics Backlash: Over 100 young people protest in Ibiza against mass tourism, citing overcrowding and unaffordable living conditions.

LaLiga Finance: Barcelona’s squad spending limit has jumped by nearly €150m to €582m, helping explain heavy summer investment as the league publishes new caps. Touring Buzz: Harry Styles confirms 2027 Europe dates including Madrid (July 30-31) and tickets are set to go on sale next week. Pop Releases: JENNIE’s solo EP “Fallen Angel” lands on streaming, marking a “new era” with a dreamy-but-edgy sound. Latin Music: Carín León apologizes after missing his Sphere residency show due to “aircraft malfunctions,” with tickets valid for a rescheduled date. Metal Crossover: Myrath reworks Sting’s “Shape Of My Heart,” releasing it ahead of UK/EU tour dates. Festival Spotlight: Calpe’s Moors and Christians celebrations win Spain’s Festival of National Tourist Interest honour after 50 years. Live/Events: Oasis teases its 2027 return with a Manchester drone display pointing to a major announcement on 14.9.26 at 4pm BST. Camino Culture: A travel piece spotlights the Santiago pilgrimage’s yellow route markers and the 250km walk from Porto to Compostela. Music Discovery: Seoul punk trio Sailor Honeymoon expand their sound with “The Worst of Sailor Honeymoon,” following festival appearances across Europe including Primavera Sound in Spain. Global Policy (Music-Adjacent): France and Canada join the UK in banning goods from illegal Israeli settlements, targeting specific companies and services.

Spanish Classical & Zarzuela Spotlight: Mezzo-soprano Andrea Rey and baritone Manel Esteve open the 34th Otoño Musical Soriano festival in Soria on Sept. 10 with “Todo Zarzuela,” backed by ORCAM and conductor Alondra de la Parra, covering hits from “La verbena de la Paloma” to “La del manojo de rosas.” Festival Follow-Up: Rey returns with ORCAM on Sept. 12 for a semi-staged “Carmen” at El Escorial, then appears again from Sept. 30 in “Andrómeda y Perseo.” Latin Music in Spain: Cuban icon Silvio Rodríguez delivered a major Barcelona concert at the Liceu, mixing revolutionary classics with crowd chants and political energy. Global Pop Buzz: Karol G keeps touring with “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” including two sold-out El Paso nights, while fans keep speculating about a Bruno Mars romance tied to their “Still” collaboration. New Music Video Release: Metal band Beast In Black drops “Fear The Beast” with a new single/video ahead of upcoming Asia dates.

Harry Styles Tour Expansion: Harry Styles is adding 25 more shows to his Together, Together tour in 2027, including new dates across Ireland, Spain, Italy, Germany and France, with Kylie Minogue and Tears for Fears among the rotating support acts. Barcelona & Ballon d’Or Buzz: Hansi Flick backed Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or after Barcelona’s 5-1 Champions League opener vs Feyenoord, as Yamal became the club’s youngest-ever captain at 19. Música del Aire Tribute: Northern New Mexico group Música del Aire will honor Antonia Apodaca with a free Sept. 15 concert, spotlighting regional styles like corridos, polkas and chotís. Mallorca Music Calendar: Mallorca Day (Sept. 12) includes a free concert by rap star Rels B, plus classical piano events in Palma featuring Kevin Kenner and James Rhodes. Local Music Tech: Yoto unveiled its biggest hardware update yet with Yoto Player 4th Gen and Yoto Mini 4th Gen, adding a new “Green Button” for kids’ instant audio access. Live Music Listings: Spain’s week also features ongoing chamber music and arts listings, with multiple September performances scheduled across the country.

Champions League Buzz (Barcelona): Hansi Flick’s Barça kicked off their 2026/27 UCL campaign with a ruthless 5-1 win over Feyenoord at Spotify Camp Nou, with Raphinha leading the charge (two goals) and goals also from Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal (free-kick) and Gabriel Jesus. Star Talk (Yamal/Ballon d’Or): Flick doubled down on Yamal’s Ballon d’Or credentials after the match, saying the 19-year-old “deserves to win” following another standout night. Off-Pitch Incident: Disturbing footage circulated from the away end showing a racist gesture aimed at a Black Barça supporter, sparking outrage. Tech & Wearables (Apple): watchOS 27 lands Monday, Sept. 14, bringing “Siri AI” and new health features to supported Apple Watch models. Music Spotlight (Insomnium): Finnish metal band Insomnium released “Arch of the Sky,” a mythology-themed track from their upcoming era, with tour dates listed. Madrid Culture (Shakira): Shakira expands her Madrid residency with 12 shows at Iberdrola Music under the ES LATINA umbrella, featuring a lineup of Spanish and Latin artists.

Pop & Tours: Shakira teases her European residency with a sparkling pink plunging bodysuit ahead of her Madrid run, framing Spain as “Latin” and spotlighting Latin artists across music, fashion, literature, gastronomy and art. New Releases: Bryan Adams announces “How’s It Goin’,” a November 6 album rooted in Canada stories and landscapes, with country/folk/rock influences. Metal News: Deafheaven say their upcoming EP will be “by far” their heaviest yet, even edging closest to black metal, with a big tour alongside Mastodon and Alcest. Live Music in Spain: Paradores returns for “Las Noches del Patrimonio” (Sept 11–12) with concerts, guided tours and food experiences across 12 UNESCO World Heritage city locations—book ahead. Sports Meets Entertainment (Madrid): F1 is back in Madrid and tickets are sold out for the Sept 11–13 TAG Heuer Grand Prix, with 350,000 fans expected and music/food built into the fan zones. Culture Beyond Music: A new Spanish education snapshot finds Catholicism still present but less devout than in past decades, with religion classes and Catholic school networks continuing to shape schooling.

Champions League Kickoff (Barcelona): Hansi Flick’s Barcelona start their UCL campaign with a big home test vs Feyenoord, and Raphinha’s move into a more central role is being credited for the team’s ruthless early-season form. Weather Watch (Catalonia): Barcelona’s matchday is threatened by a level-4 rainfall warning for the Baix Llobregat and Barcelonès areas, with storms and heavy downpours flagged around the youth and first-team fixtures. Music Biz (Yoshiki x BMG): X Japan’s Yoshiki signs a global distribution and publishing admin deal with BMG, launching with “Forever Love (Live)” featuring Josh Groban. Latin Pop Chart Moment (Apple Music): Karol G’s “BbY WOW” briefly dethrones Ella Langley at No. 1 on Apple Music’s all-genre songs chart, with the track also surging globally. Rock Spotlight (Black Sabbath cover mystery): The “witch woman” on Black Sabbath’s debut cover is identified as Louisa Livingstone, who says she’s now embracing the heavy-metal legacy. Live Techno (Ibiza): Galactica wraps its debut Ibiza residency at Eden after weekly Tuesday takeover nights drawing a reported 20,000+ fans.

Madrid Nightlife: Time Out ranks Madrid 14th among the world’s best nightlife cities, praising late starts, late finishes, and strong local love for bars, clubs and live music. Mojácar Candle Festival: Mojácar Pueblo’s Noche de las Velas returns Sept. 19 with candles lighting the old town, plus acoustic concerts, a batucada parade and stargazing. Local Music Loss: Hastings mourns guitarist Andy (69), a key figure in Los Twangueros and a fixture on the local live circuit. Tour News (Spain + Europe): The Pineapple Thief announces spring 2027 UK and European dates, including stops across Spain and much of mainland Europe, with tickets on sale Sept. 11. Classical Spotlight: Violinist Maria Duenas makes her Korean debut this week, performing Brahms with the Luxembourg Philharmonic under Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno. Malaga Concert: German guitarist André Krengel plays a rare Andalucía show Sept. 12 in Axarquía at Scirocco Centro Intercultural. Music Tech/Business: Gear4music says trading is in line with expectations despite hot-weather sales pressure. Streaming/Charts: Malie Donn’s debut album The Golden Child hits No. 2 on US Apple Music Reggae Albums in its first 24 hours.

Music Industry Numbers: Spain’s recorded music market hit €181.4M wholesale in H1 2026 (+11.6% YoY), driven by paid subscription streaming (€121M, +15.1%) and subscriptions now making up 66.7% of revenue. Hispanidad Live: Cuban singer Aymée Nuviola will perform in Madrid on October 11 at Puerta del Sol for Hispanidad 2026, promising a high-energy set with lots of rhythm and audience singalongs. Classical/Contemporary Premiere: The Society of Composers’ Fellowship brings an EU premiere at Madrid’s Royal Theatre on Sept. 16: Ross Avant’s “Suite for Cello No. 2 – Veniant Tenebrae,” performed by Alicia Fernández Baez. Local Culture & Music TV: Televisión Española’s MasterChef Celebrity returns with “MasterChef Celebrity Legends,” premiering Monday with an outdoor shoot in Malaga and a guest appearance by Antonio Banderas. Community Music Moment: A free Americana in the Park heads to Santa Monica on Sept. 13, headlined by Grammy winner Albert Lee.

Classical Spotlight (Madrid): The Society of Composers’ Fellowship will stage a Sept. 16 concert at Teatro Real’s Carlos III Hall, featuring the European premiere of Ross Avant’s “Suite for Cello No. 2 – Veniant Tenebrae,” performed by Alicia Fernández Baez. Recorded Music Growth (Spain): Promusicae reports Spain’s recorded music market hit €181.4M in H1 2026 (+11.6% YoY), with paid subscription streaming driving €121M (+15.1%) and subscriptions now making up 66.7% of total revenue. Dance & Brass (International, Spain-linked): Barcelona-born choreographer Aina Alegre brings her women-made brass-and-movement work “At Dawn” to the International Dance Festival New Orleans (premieres Sept. 10). Pop Culture & Philanthropy (Spain): Eva Longoria and Maria Bravo back the “Cash & Rocket Spain Tour,” a four-day Marbella-to-Madrid convoy raising funds for vulnerable families (Sept. 10–13). Big Tour Rumours (Mallorca/Spain): Oasis chatter continues, with talk of mainland Spanish stadium dates next summer as official announcements near.

Bad Bunny’s EGOT push: The Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show starring Bad Bunny racked up seven Creative Arts Emmy wins, including producing and performing, putting him one step closer to EGOT status. Global Latin buzz: Karol G’s “BbY WOW” keeps climbing—topping Spotify Global Top 50 and Apple Music Global 100—while the track’s drum pattern traces back to Jamaica’s “Coolie Dance Riddim,” a beat that’s been remixed across decades and now fuels a new wave of Latin hits. Spain spotlight (music + culture): Madrid Turismo by IFEMA MADRID launched “Madrid Beats,” a destination campaign rolling out across 13 countries to sell the city’s “invisible heart” through a unified creative strategy. Live-music tease: Oasis fans get another 2027 tour hint as Liam and Noel Gallagher continue posting teasers ahead of an official announcement. Local Pride: Benidorm’s Pride parade filled the streets with rainbow crowds, DJs and floats, turning the resort into a music-led celebration of diversity.