AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLive Music: The Strokes returned to Dublin’s 3Arena for their first city show in 20 years, closing their European tour with a polished set. DIIV also announced a Dublin date for June 2027. Music and Solidarity: Hozier praised Macklemore’s Free Palestine concert in Dublin as a moment for “love, solidarity and spirit of witness”; proceeds from the tour will support Palestinian organisations. Irish Music: Dónal Lunny’s family have invited fans to play and share his music this weekend, ahead of his October 31 funeral. Cork musician Shimmer Boy, aka Aaron O’Sullivan, won the 2026 A New Local Hero award. On Tour: U2 announced UK and European dates for 2027, though no Irish show has been revealed yet. Artists and AI: Gemma Hayes says streaming platforms should remove fake AI music posted under artists’ names, rather than leaving musicians to pursue takedowns themselves.
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