Kampire and Decay of Nyege Nyege will host a charity event in support of #32BreaksGround both online and in person in Kampala next month.
Kampire and Decay Introduce Live Stream Fundraiser in Support of Ugandan Arts
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Glastonbury Organizers Apply for September Concert License
In addition to the concert application, Glastonbury’s also submitted for a permit to host a “family-friendly” event sometime in the summer.
Fabric Announces 7-Week Livestream Event, London Unlocked
The Arts Council England-powered event by Fabric will host performances from Skream & Crazy D, SHERELLE, Djrum, Tim Reaper, Batu, and others.
All Points East 2021 Dates and Saturday Headliners Announced
The second day of All Points East will include performances by Jaime xx, Kano, Tom Misch, Little Simz, Romy, and others.
Lightning in a Bottle Cancels 2021 Event, Announces 2022 Outing
In lieu of an in-person event, Lightning in a Bottle organizers will once again host a digital event to entertain fans from a distance.
Pete Zorba Dead at 45 After Long Fight with Brain Cancer
Internationally known British house DJ Pete Zorba had numerous surgeries over the years leading up to his untimely passing.
Spotify Introduces Lossless HiFi Streaming Subscription
Later this year, Spotify will offer subscribers access to high-quality lossless audio via a new program called Spotify HiFi.
UK Live Music Industry Reacts to Reopening Announcement
A number of live music industry professionals in the U.K. have spoken on the reopening plan that forecasts the return of nightlife.
Jeff Mills to Release Seance-Themed 3-LP Album, The Clairvoyant
Iconic Detroit producer Jeff Mills provided distinct listening instructions in an effort to enhance the mystical nature of his upcoming album.
Tobacco Dock Announces Virtual Reality Club Space
Adam Beyer, Chase & Status, Camo & Krooked, Skream, Eats Everything, and more are set to perform at Tobacco Dock Virtual’s opening celebration in April.
New Documentary, Clubbing Is Culture, Honors Former Irish Venues
No More Hotels, Thinkhouse, and Algorithm have joined forces for a new documentary showcasing the culture of the Irish nightlife.
Friendly Potential’s Beacon Festival to Return to Auckland in 2021
Auckland’s Beacon Festival is set to feature performances from Marcellus Pittman, Ben UFO, Avalon Emerson, Eden Burns, and others.
Upcoming Book, Who Say Reload, to Chronicle Jungle, Drum and Bass Classics
Who Say Reload features stories from a wide range of influential artists like Goldie, Andy C, Ragga Twins, DJ Hype, Krome & Time, and more.
Cwejman Music’s Wlodzimierz “Wowa” Cwejman Dead at 72
After a hiatus in the ’70s and ’80s, Wlodzimierz Cwejma spent well over a decade designing his own line of analogue synthesizers.
Weirdcore Teases Next Aphex Twin Collaboration
In a recent interview, Weirdcore teased upcoming projects with Yaeji, A. G. Cook, and potentially Aphex Twin.
UK Police Answer Illegal Rave Call, Find Elderly Vaccination Line Instead
A common story in live music around the world as of late has been the shutdown of illegal raves during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the country's live music restrictions, The U.K. has seen many unauthorized events take place. Police were...
DJ Pierre Narrates Short Film Celebrating 50 Years of the Smiley
Acid house pioneer DJ Pierre was enlisted to help showcase the fifty-year history of the smiling yellow face and roadmap what’s to come.
Berlin’s Love Parade to Return as Rave The Planet in 2022
Dubbed Rave The Planet, the Berlin Love Parade-inspired event will arrive more than a decade after the tragic end of the original parade.
Robert and Lyric Hood Announce Pair of Floorplan Singles on Classic Music Company
“Right There” and “Holy Ghost” by Floorplan are set to be released on Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company later this month.
Researchers Share Results of Sala Apolo COVID-19 Experiment
Researchers behind the Sala Apolo study found that a combination of testing and mask-wearing at the event led to no increase in COVID-19 infections.
Epidemiologist Discusses Rapid Testing Villages for Tomorrowland 2021
In a recent interview, epidemiologist Pierre Van Damme discussed Tomorrowland 2021 and how masks and testing villages could lead to the return of the event.
Sama Abdulhadi Arrested After Performing Near Religious Site in Palestine
Sama Abdulhadi’s detainment has prompted supporters to start a petition demanding her release with organizers stating that the arrest was illegal.
Save Our Stages included in Latest US COVID-19 Relief Bill
The passing of the Save Our Stages Act will set aside $15 billion for use in supporting independent venues, museums, and movie theaters across the country.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Introduces £1.3m Fund for Creatives
The fund introduced by Sadiq Khan will focus specifically on creating job opportunities for creatives in the Croydon, Hounslow, and Lambeth areas of London.
1.25 Million Vinyl Sold in Single Week, a US Sales Record High
Vinyl sales in the U.S. narrowly passed a weekly record set in December of 2019 and reached the highest total sales since 1991.
A 10,000-Square-Foot Art Space is Coming to Leeds in 2021
The music and art community in Leeds is gearing up for their newest event space, Testbed, to open its doors sometime in early 2021.
Pioneer’s Entry-Level DJ Gear Sales Increased During COVID-19 Shutdowns
Music equipment manufacturer Pioneer has seen increases in sales of their entry-level DDJ-200 and DDJ-400 devices from last year.
Robbie Williams wants to Open a Club “a Bit Like Berghain”
In addition to a new nightclub and art gallery, Robbie WIlliams revealed that he has new music with Tim Metcalfe & Flynn Francis on the way.
PLZ Make It Ruins to Release Compilation of Locked Groove Tracks 1.8 Seconds or Less
Net proceeds from PLZ Make It Ruins and Arts Council England’s 40-track compilation album will go to both the American Civil Liberties Union and Liberty UK.
SoundCloud Celebrates First Profitable Quarter in 13 Years
SoundCloud is also celebrating consistent gains from Q1 to Q4 leading to a 37% increase in revenue from 2018 to 2019.