AGP Executive Report

Danish Music: Composer Jesper Kyd reflects on the atmospheric scores for Assassin’s Creed II and Indian horror film Tumbbad, tracing a career that has made him a standout Danish voice in game and film music. TV Co-Production: Denmark’s DR is among the broadcasters backing Steven Moffat’s new political drama Number 10, alongside partners in Australia, Finland and Norway. Cinema Heritage: Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1932 Danish horror classic Vampyr gets a fresh live score at a Philadelphia screening, blending acoustic instruments with electronic sounds. Artists’ Rights: Denmark has introduced a bill to protect people’s faces and voices from deepfakes, a growing concern for performers and other public figures. Fashion: Danish label Ganni has teamed up with Lululemon on a dance-inspired collection.

Streaming Policy: The EU is preparing to review rules that let member states require streaming platforms to invest in local content, a debate with potential consequences for Danish productions. Audio: Audible plans to launch in Denmark in 2027, with local-currency payments and recommendations tailored to listeners. Film: Tom Cruise’s Digger has divided critics worldwide, but a Copenhagen art director called it a masterpiece. Fashion: Copenhagen label GANNI is teaming up with Lululemon on a 22-piece activewear collection inspired by ’80s dance films. Digital Rights: Denmark has proposed stronger protections for people’s faces and voices against deepfakes.

Royal Style: Queen Mary marked Skive’s 700th anniversary in a rich brown skirt suit as she and King Frederik opened the town’s new fjord baths. More than 100 winter bathers joined the celebration. Danish Art Abroad: Artist Thomas Dambo’s “Trolls: A Field Study” will bring 12 giant sculptures to Elkhart County, Indiana, in summer 2028. Digital Rights: Denmark plans to bring a new law protecting people’s faces and voices from deepfakes into effect in early 2027. Music: Danish metal band Konvent has released a video for the title track of its upcoming album, “Firesky”; a Danish trio is also set to bring modern folk to Connecting Chords Fest.

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as Portugal investigates his walkout from camp in Copenhagen after a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has apologised and says he will accept punishment; Portugal’s federation says it wants him back, potentially for November’s fixtures. Public Art: Danish artist Thomas Dambo will bring 12 giant trolls to Elkhart County, Indiana, in summer 2028, in an exhibition blending sculpture, storytelling and nature. Culture & Media: Denmark’s culture minister says a new law on digital replicas is expected to take effect in early 2027. Music: Danish trio Konvent has shared a video for the title track of its upcoming album, “Firesky”; another Danish trio is set to bring modern folk to Connecting Chords Fest. Fashion: Danish label GANNI and lululemon have launched a dance-inspired collaboration.

Digital Rights: Denmark’s culture minister says a new law protecting people’s faces and voices from digital replicas should take effect in early 2027, a significant safeguard for artists and performers amid rising deepfake concerns. Danish Music: A Danish trio is bringing modern folk to Connecting Chords Fest, blending traditional sounds with a contemporary approach. Immersive Art: Danish artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen’s digital wetlands installation opens at New York’s MoMA on October 12, surrounding visitors with a vivid, sound-rich vision of nature. Copenhagen Stage: A new David Bowie symphonic production, BOWIE (breaking) GLASS, is set to premiere in the city in spring 2027 as part of year-long celebrations marking what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday.

Danish Acts on Tour: Danish band Lukas Graham is among the performers who withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after Macklemore was dropped from the lineup. Copenhagen Concert: Nickelback’s 2027 European tour includes a July 13 stop at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, with Don Broco as support; the band’s new album is due October 30. Art Abroad: Danish artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen’s immersive digital wetland opens at New York’s MoMA on October 12, blending 3D scans, field recordings and game-engine imagery. Danish Film: Mads Mengel’s The Guest is one of nine films competing for the Golden Atlas at France’s Arras Film Festival in November. Fashion and Waste: Danish company Bestseller has joined major fashion brands in a new coalition to test ways to reduce textile waste and support reuse and recycling. Autumn in Copenhagen: Museums including Glyptoteket and Louisiana are offering family activities during the school holiday, which runs October 12–18.

Art & Politics: Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s 2.6-metre gold-leaf Trump sculpture, The Orange Plague, is on display inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The satire depicts Trump perched on a smaller man, bearing the weight of his power. Music: Tony Iommi’s first solo album in 21 years gets a pre-release listening party at Copenhagen’s Escobar on October 22, ahead of its October 23 release. Literature: Canadian poet Anne Carson won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for work that blends classical scholarship with experimental poetry, essays and performance. Royal Style & Heritage: Queen Mary marked Fredensborg Palace Church’s 300th anniversary at a concert in a bronze pleated skirt; a Copenhagen exhibition also explores the fashion and power of ancient Rome. Punk at 50: Musicians from China to Greenland reflect on punk’s enduring force as a music and a way to question the world.

Danish Art: Jens Galschiøt’s towering, gold-leaf Trump sculpture, The Orange Plague, is on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Danish artist says the work draws on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes. Danish TV: TV 2’s crime thriller Side Effects, produced by Copenhagen’s Miso Film, follows investigator Nora Søby as she probes a guard’s murder and a missing shipment of opioid-laced pills. Documentary: Danish director Camille Bildsøe says If Luck Will Come follows two Afghan children finding room for freedom and creativity at a circus under Taliban rule. The film recently won an award at Reykjavík International Film Festival. Fashion: Copenhagen label GANNI and lululemon are launching a 22-piece collection inspired by dance, mixing technical fabrics with GANNI’s playful style. It arrives worldwide on October 15. Danish Cinema: May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown, Denmark’s Oscar submission and Venice Golden Lion winner, is among the films competing at Spain’s Seminci festival.

Political Art: Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s gold-painted Trump sculpture, The Orange Plague, is on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, prompting debate over political satire and institutional decorum. Copenhagen Exhibition: Roman treasures from Türkiye have gone on display in the Danish capital, bringing ancient art to a wider audience. Literature: A Danish university study is examining antisemitic stereotypes in Agatha Christie’s novels. Screen Culture: A new look at Nordic cinema warns the region is at a turning point, as changing technology and fewer cinema-goers reshape the fight for meaningful stories. Danish Music: Metal band Konvent has released a new single, “Firesky,” with an accompanying video.

Political Art: Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt’s gold-covered statue of a naked Donald Trump is on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Titled “The Orange Plague,” it depicts Trump perched on a smaller man and criticizes his influence and policies. Books & Culture: A University of Copenhagen historian’s new study examines how Agatha Christie used antisemitic stereotypes as a device in her detective fiction, and how such tropes persist in popular culture. Danish Music: Copenhagen death-doom band Konvent has released “Firesky,” the title track from its third album, due November 6. The band says the song celebrates women and queer communities supporting one another. Nordic Design: A new look at Scandinavian design challenges its beige-and-linen stereotype, tracing the movement’s roots to functional, well-made goods intended for everyday life.

Sports & Celebrity Drama: Cristiano Ronaldo has apologized for walking out of Portugal’s Nations League camp, but insists he’s not retiring from international football and says he’ll accept punishment after claiming coach Jorge Jesus “broke his word” twice over his playing time. Football Culture: The fallout keeps rolling as Ronaldo returns to Al Nassr training and Portugal’s Nations League campaign continues without him. Tech & Politics: European leaders are moving to counter AI deepfakes and voice cloning, after reports of non-consensual AI-generated sexual images involving MEPs. Film & Festivals: Tallinn Black Nights has revealed its official selection, including world premieres and feature debuts, with themes spanning coming of age, family ties and social issues. Arts & Museums: Copenhagen’s Glyptotek is hosting “The Power of Fashion in the Roman Empire,” bringing Anatolian heritage and Roman-era identity through clothing, jewelry and hairstyles to visitors until March 29, 2027. Public Safety: Swedish police shot an armed man outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace; the suspect was seriously injured but not in danger.

Portugal Football Drama: Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal coach Jorge Jesus broke two agreements over his Nations League role, including a claim Jesus promised he’d play 30 minutes vs Norway but then didn’t use him; Ronaldo says he’s still available for selection after any suspension and apologised for leaving camp. International Security: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassures Iceland there’s no plan to expand US military presence or build infrastructure without Reykjavík’s consent, while stressing shared Arctic security concerns. Espionage Shockwave: Germany arrests former BND spy chief August Hanning over alleged treasonous espionage and state-secrets leaks, in what prosecutors call a major scandal. Film & Awards: The Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films shortlist names Cyprus/Denmark/Greece’s Hold Onto Me, Belgium/France/Netherlands’ Coward, and Austria/Germany’s Rose. Public Health Watch: Russia reports no plague cases among contacts after a Siberian lab worker’s pneumonia death, with ECDC saying there’s no sign of sustained person-to-person spread. Denmark Tech & Privacy: Denmark investigates a major data breach after 8.8 million identities were exposed via trusted company access. Arts & Culture: Rome’s MIA market expands across seven venues with a new European Investment Hub and gap-financing focus for European animation.

Ronaldo Return Watch: Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can come back if he wants, after the striker walked out of the Nations League camp following being left out of the starting XI—while Portugal’s federation president frames it as a misunderstanding. Sports Fitness Focus: Norway coach Ståle Solbakken reveals a “heart-to-heart” with Erling Haaland over workload concerns after the City forward asked to be substituted in the loss to Portugal. Copenhagen Arts & Fashion: The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek opens “The Power of Fashion in the Roman Empire,” using Roman portrait sculpture, sensory perfume experiences, and a pink-painted Tiberius centerpiece to show how clothing signaled power. Music Spotlight: Erasure’s 20th album “Radio!! Radio!!” and a 2027 European arena tour include Copenhagen dates, with the band framing the record as a call for calmer times. Denmark Tech/Business: Apple One Family and Premier subscription prices rise in Denmark and several other European countries, nudging the service push further. Science & Culture: A Copenhagen-led study finds ancient Egyptian paint used both animal glue and plant proteins, including sesame and moringa. Global Health Awareness: World Chronic Hand Eczema Day launches on 5 October, spotlighting the daily impact of a common but often overlooked condition.

Bowie80: David Bowie’s estate has announced a year-long global celebration for his 80th birthday, with fashion tie-ins, major exhibitions and a new symphonic production premiering in Copenhagen in spring 2027. Roman Fashion at the Glyptotek: Copenhagen’s Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek opens “The Power of Fashion in the Roman Empire,” spotlighting how pink togas and perfume culture signaled status and power. Tech & Privacy in Denmark: Denmark is investigating a major CPR breach after unauthorized access exposed data tied to about 8.8 million people, with access privileges misused by a private contractor. Apple One Price Rise: Apple One Family and Premier subscriptions have increased in price across multiple European countries, including Denmark. Music on the Move: Irish trad band Beoga says it left Ed Sheeran’s North American tour in solidarity after Macklemore was removed. Public Art in the Nordics’ Orbit: Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s traveling troll installations are set to appear in Washington state, continuing his global outdoor art push. Sports Drama: Rasmus Hojlund addressed his flashpoint with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus after Denmark’s win over Wales, while Portugal’s camp keeps the Cristiano Ronaldo return door open.

Portugal-Ronaldo Fallout: Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team “if he wants to,” after the striker walked out of camp amid a rift over selection and warm-up decisions; Portugal still qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals without him, beating Norway 2-1. Nations League Roundup (Denmark in focus): Denmark kept momentum in the same competition, with Rasmus Højlund scoring a penalty as Wales fell 1-0, while Portugal’s Ronaldo-less run also included a 4-2 win over Denmark earlier in the window. Sports Law & Branding: Erling Haaland’s trademark case against airline Norwegian Air heads to an Oslo hearing after the airline edited his ponytail onto a plane during the World Cup. TV Formats & Global Media: ITV Studios unveiled 10 new Mipcom titles, led by “The Chase Around the World,” plus unscripted additions including “Expedition Into the Wild.” Human Rights: Human Rights Watch warns nearly 5,700 alleged ISIS detainees transferred to Iraq face abuse and unfair prosecution as countries delay repatriation. Sweden Politics: Sweden’s far right Sweden Democrats suffered a historic setback in the 13 September election, with coalition talks now shifting the country’s migration debate.

Portugal–Ronaldo Fallout: Zinedine Zidane stepped in to defend Cristiano Ronaldo after his walkout from Portugal’s camp over a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, while Bruno Fernandes urged the country not to split over the controversy and insisted Ronaldo remains Portugal’s “greatest symbol.” Nations League Focus: Portugal kept rolling without Ronaldo, beating Denmark 4-2, and now host Norway in Porto as the Ronaldo saga threatens to overshadow the match. Denmark–Wales Matchday: Wales and Denmark meet in the Nations League with both sides chasing momentum after early injuries and a tense start in Cardiff. Golf Spotlight: Adrian Meronk won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews, with Padraig Harrington finishing tied 35th. Arts & Culture: Danish-linked Ensemble Galilei brings “The Twelve Wild Geese” to Camden Opera House, while Nordic Exposure’s inaugural Bucharest edition highlighted Nordic literature, music and art. Tech/Media: Danish studio Raw Power Games clarifies that Tom Hardy only appeared in a trailer for “Chronicles: Medieval,” with Lars Mikkelsen handling the main voice role.