AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCulture & Controversy: UK charity Campaign Against Antisemitism urges Reading Festival to cancel Irish rap trio Kneecap over alleged antisemitism and ties to terrorist groups, as the band denies the claims. Music Under Scrutiny: Massive Attack faces Singapore police investigation after a Palestine flag and “Free Palestine” chants at a July 29 show, with authorities also looking at licence conditions. Dublin Arts Calendar: French filmmaker Vincent Moon brings his live “Live Cinéma” show to Fumbally Stables (Aug 19), while an experimental Dublin concert (Aug 6) by Lankum-linked artists pairs music with an anti-rearmament art exhibition. Books & Ideas: Theo Dorgan discusses his philosophical thriller Camarade at EPIC (Aug 27). Pets & Safety: ICBC survey finds most B.C. drivers don’t properly secure pets in cars; Hamilton, ON closes Pier 4 Park Beach over toxin-producing blue-green algae, warning visitors not to let pets wade or swim. Film & TV: Rebecca Hall is cast in Netflix’s Dan Brown adaptation The Secret of Secrets, and The Mastermind gets a spotlight in a new review. Local Life: Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Iowa moves its opening to mid-November, ahead of schedule.
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