The #32BreaksGround fundraiser is broken into two phases. The first phase will see organizers construct artist studios, a cafe, and a library in their new art center. After raising enough funds, they will will move on to the second and final phase which includes additional studios as well as a “workshop space, a gallery, accommodation, and art shops.”

 

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In a recent Instagram post, the two artists shared information on the fundraiser and announced plans to host a charity show in honor of the cause early next month. The event will be held at the Wild Coffee Bar in Kampala and will also be live streamed on Kampire’s Twitch channel for those who cannot attend. For the April outing, they promise surprise guests and new merchandise in support of the fundraiser.

32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust’s #32BreaksGround fundraiser kicked off on March 16th, 2021. Organizers shared that their goal is to raise $200,000 in one month and move on to the final phase of the project. You can learn more about the fundraiser, get involved, and support Ugandan arts on the Give Lively fundraising page.

 

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As detailed in her post, one of the applications is for September at their longtime home of Worthy Farm. The second event is for an undisclosed date in the summer at the same location. Due to the licensing process, Eavis has stated that the results of their application will likely take a few months.

When announcing the pair of prospective events, Eavis mentioned that the latter of the two is “not for partying.” While details of what she means remain unclear, the September outing has been described as a concert.

The next chapter of Glastonbury is scheduled to take place June 22nd-26th, 2022 at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England. More information on the event can be found on the event website.

Each event will serve as a fundraiser to help Music Venue Trust support U.K. venues affected by the pandemic. Accompanying the announcement is a short teaser video giving fans information on what to expect from the seven broadcasts.

Fans will be able to enjoy performances from SHERELLE, Djrum, Tim Reaper, Skream, Crazy D, Batu, Shy One, and others. Some of the locations included in the citywide showcase are Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, the London Coliseum, and of course, Fabric itself. The complete performance schedule with lists of locations and artists can be found in the link at the bottom of the page.

As noted in a blog post from the legendary London club, the event was made possible due to a grant awarded to them by Arts Council England. Back in October, they announced having received the grant and called it a “vital lifeline for us.”

Fabric and Arts Council England’s London Unlocked will kick off on March 14th, 2021 and run each Sunday until the final stream on April 25th, 2021. You can learn more about the upcoming live stream series and tune in to the broadcast on the nightclub’s official website.

Just one day after the date announcement, organizers shared headliners for the second day of the event. The Saturday showcase bill is topped by Jaime xx and grime pioneer Kano. Joining them will be performances from Tom Misch, Slowthai, Little Simz, Arlo Parks, and others. Notably, the festival will host two thirds of The XX as member Romy Madley Croft will also perform solo at the event.

It feels so good to announce the return of All Points East to Victoria Park! Kicking off with our first line-up for our 2021 festival, the incredible Jamie xx will be headlining Saturday 28th August alongside the peerless Kano + many more. ?

Tickets onsale from 10am tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/SuTvF2lFC7

— All Points East (@allpointseastuk) March 9, 2021

The 2021 edition of All Points East is set to take place August 27th-30th, 2021 at Victoria Park in London. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale, Wednesday, March 10th at 10:00 AM. Purchase them and learn more about the August Bank Holiday Weekend festival on their website.

On both their website and social media pages, LIB’s organizers released a statement explaining their decision. They wrote that even though vaccines are being administered, they believe it will still be unsafe to host a large-scale, in-person gathering at the originally scheduled date in the spring. The letter also shares how the minds behind the event are working hard to deliver “one of the wildest shows we’ve ever done” next year.

2021 Status Update

Dreaming of the day when we can all dance together again. See you in DGTL this May and IRL in 2022!

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— Lightning in a Bottle (@LIBfestival) March 1, 2021

At the end of the statement, organizers note that those who requested a ticket transfer will receive more information via email. At the time of writing, tickets to the 2022 event are not yet on-sale – but there is a signup form on the festival’s website for those interested in receiving updates.

Before LIB 2020 was canceled, the Do LaB-powered event curated a multi-genre lineup for their Buena Vista Lake outing. Billings included Four Tet, James Blake, Empancipator, Jon Hopkins, and others.

The next in-person Lightning in a Bottle will take place over Memorial Day Weekend in 2022. In lieu of a physical event this year, organizers have promised the return of their digital event over the upcoming holiday weekend. You can find more information on the on the LIB website.

For years Zorba had been fighting brain cancer and went through numerous surgeries, frequently updating fans on his progress via social media. Despite facing a tough, painful battle he mostly remained positive online and shared words of support with his followers. The final photograph posted to his Instagram after his fourth brain surgery shows that he was still smiling and showing his appreciation to those following his fight.

 

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Over the course of his career, Zorba took the stage at events all over the world and grew an international fanbase. He was a favorite resident at Kaluki, and the brand shared a tribute online where many of his fellow artists shared tributes to the late performer.

 

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A fundraiser has been set up in support of the late DJ’s wife and children. You can read more about the fundraiser and donate to the cause via GoFundMe.

While the price is not yet known, CNET reports that the upgrade will be “priced competitively with other high-quality-audio streaming tiers,” speculating that it will likely be an additional $10 a month on top of the basic Spotify subscription cost. Spotify HiFi was announced during Spotify’s recent Stream On live stream event.

On an informational page dedicated to the upgrade, Spotify shared that they’ve been working with speaker manufacturers to ensure that HiFi will be available on many devices through the use of their cloud-based Spotify Connect. “Ubiquity is at the core of everything we do at Spotify, and we’re working with some of the world’s biggest speaker manufacturers to make Spotify HiFi accessible to as many fans as possible through Spotify Connect,” it reads.

Spotify HiFi is set to launch to “select markets” sometime in 2021. At the time of writing, neither a specific release date nor information as to what countries will have access are known.

As one might expect, concerts and nightclubs are in the third and fourth stages, which feature the most conditions needed. While certainly an important development for those in favor of bringing back live music, some industry professionals have argued that additional support will be necessary.

Shortly after Johnson made the announcement, UK Music CEO Jamie Njoku-Goodwin responded with a statement. In his detailed letter, he expressed his excitement for the gradual reopening of the country and outlined the impact it will have on the struggling live music industry.

“It is fantastic news for the 200,000 people working in the music industry and millions of music fans that we are just a few months away from live music bursting back onto stages,” Njoku-Goodwin wrote. “Our world-leading live music scene – ranging from stadium and concert-hall filling acts to emerging solo performers in the local pub – will help lift people’s spirits and deliver a huge cultural and economic boost as we emerge from this pandemic.”

He continued: “…It is vital that our industry gets the continued economic support it needs to keep us going through to the point we can restart. The prospect of there being no legal impediments to live music events means issues like insurance are now even more pressing. They now present one of the final barriers to getting events going this summer. The industry has worked tirelessly with the government to explore testing, better ventilation and many other innovative solutions to help lift the pause button, which has crippled our industry for the past year.”

In addition to Njoku-Goodwin, the CEO of the Music Venue Trust, Mark Dayvd, echoed the concerns of his colleague in a statement to DJ Mag. He posited that the leadership “must clearly lay out exactly how the government is going to provide that sector-specific support” in their budget moving forward.

No details of an additional U.K. government support scheme to be implemented during the reopening have been announced at the time of writing.

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In an effort to enhance the mystical nature of the album, in a press release, Mills shared specific instructions on how one should listen to the album. Describing it as something similar to a seance, he recommends users create a low-lit, quiet environment to get the full effect out of the music.

“The album plays in the way of a metaphysical seance and should be listened to in a darkened, candle-lit room, Mills wrote. “A silent space, free of outside noise, chatter or talking, and other visual distractions. The album should be listened in full – from beginning to end.”

Mills has kept busy as of late. Earlier in the month, he announced his new media effort, The Escape Velocity Magazine. In addition to the aforementioned publication, back in the fall, he teamed up with Jean-Phi Dary for a new electronic jazz project, The Paradox.

The Clairvoyant by Jeff Mills is slated for release on Friday, February 26th on his own Axis Records. You can learn more about the upcoming release and purchase a copy for yourself via the label website.

While this model has created opportunities for some, countless music venues have been left scrambling for ways to keep the lights on. In an effort to combat this problem, promoter LWE and London’s Tobacco Dock are thinking outside the box with a recently announced venture into digital event space.

Debuting in April is Tobacco Dock Virtual, a virtual reality-enabled club experience. It’s powered by VR platform Sansar, and fans will be able to create an avatar and party in real-time with clubgoers in a digitally recreated Tobacco Dock.

On the website dedicated to the virtual space, LWE directors, Paul Jack and Will Harold, spoke on the opportunities the program looks to create. “TDV is the next step on our journey will pave the way for hybrid events within a fully immersive digital and physical space, providing a huge new platform to showcase music,” they wrote.

A kick-off party was announced to celebrate the virtual grand opening. Over Easter weekend, nearly fifty artists will perform to a crowd of fan avatars for a free, two-night event. Fans will be able to enjoy a multi-genre selection of talent across four virtual stages. Some of the performers slated to take the stage include Adam Beyer, Chase & Status, Camo & Krooked, Patrick Topping, Eats Everything, and Skream.

Announcing the lineup for the @TobaccoDockV Opening Weekend

Head to https://t.co/naEZUrpIkY to download your free ticket. Downloads before the end of February include TDv merch & entry to a huge competition with @PioneerDJglobal@beatport @sansarofficial @relentlessenergydrink pic.twitter.com/HOy45TNm5D

— Tobacco Dock Virtual (@TobaccoDockV) February 16, 2021

Those who do not have access to a virtual reality-enabled device are still in luck as the show can be enjoyed by other means. Anyone with a PC, Mac, or mobile device will be able to tune in for the show as it is available in the Sansar app and will also be streamed on Twitch and YouTube.

Tobacco Dock’s virtual club will open on Friday, April 2nd, 2021. You can learn more about their digital realm, the performers, and how to join in on the fun on the Tobacco Dock Virtual website.