Legendary Berlin-based electronic music club Berghain is hosting a three-day livestream of artists from its Ostgut Ton label.
Berghain to Host 3-Day Ostgut Ton Live Stream
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Chicago House Artist Paul Johnson in Intensive Care Unit with COVID-19
Chicago house music DJ and producer Paul Johnson has been placed in intensive care after being infected with COVID-19.
Glastonbury’s 2-Day Equinox Festival will not be Held in September
Glastonbury Festival has made the decision to cancel its September gathering Equinox as ongoing COVID-19 troubles continue to plague the U.K.
REFORM Summer 2021 Lineup and Venue Announced
REFORM Summer 2021 will take place across five stages on Labor Day Weekend from September 5th-6th in Los Angeles.
Nearly 1/3 of UK Clubs have Closed Permanently in the Last 6 Years: Study
According to a study conducted by UK Hospitality, more than one quarter of U.K. nightclubs have closed permanently in the last six years.
Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum to Host Drum and Bass Exhibition
Sonic: Adventures in Audio is an interactive exhibition exploring jungle and drum & bass at the National Science and Media Museum.
DJ soyboi Launches Non Binary Artists and Creatives Database
DJ soyboi has introduced a five-tab spreadsheet for non-binary creatives across disciplines: the Non Binary Artists and Creatives Database.
UK Government Reverses Course, Full Vaccination to be Required for Club Entry
U.K. lawmakers have now shared that proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all nightclub and venue entry starting in September.
Ibiza Placed Back on UK’s Amber Travel List
After a spike in positive COVID-19 cases in Ibiza, the popular travel destination has been placed on the UK’s amber travel list once again.
South Korean Capital Enacts BPM Cap on Music in Gyms as COVID-19 Measure
The South Korean capital city of Seoul is taking a unique approach in its fight against COVID-19: slow BPMs.
Goldie Announces 7-Week Residency at London’s XOYO
Famed drum and bass producer, DJ, and label head Goldie has announced a seven-week residency at London’s XOYO.
Test Event in Ibiza Records No New COVID-19 Cases
A pilot event on the Balearic island of Ibiza in June reported no new COVID-19 infections among over 1,200 attendees.
30+ Event Organizers Suing Dutch Government over New COVID-19 Restrictions
Event organizers in the Netherlands are taking legal action against the Dutch government after new COVID-19 restrictions were imposed.
Kuala Lumpur DJ Gabriel Chong has Died at 48
Influential Kuala Lumpur dance music DJ Gabriel Chong has passed away at the age of 48 after an asthma attack and kidney problems.
UK Government Encourages NHS COVID Passes Ahead of Nightlife Reopening
After last month’s false start in the U.K. reopening timeline, social distancing guidelines affecting nightlife will be lifted on July 19th.
First Wave of Sonus Festival 2022 Lineup Announced
The organizers of Sonus Festival have announced the first of wave of artists for its 2022 edition taking place from 21st-25th August.
Berlin’s Love Parade to Host “Fundraver” Event, Rave The Planet, for 2022
The organizers of Berlin’s Love Parade festival have announced that 2022’s iteration will be a livestreamed fundraiser event, Rave The Planet.
Burning Man-Inspired NFT Art Gallery Set to Open
An NFT art gallery featuring veteran Burning Man artists is set to open on July 15th.
COVID-19 Spike in Ibiza Could Lead to Loss of UK Travel Green List Status
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Ibiza last weekend could lead the Spanish island to lose its U.K. travel green list status.
Festival In The Nature to Return for 6th Edition
Festival In The Nature returns for its sixth edition from July 16th to 18th near the town of Maglizh in Bulgaria.
Nightclubs in England to Reopen ‘Without COVID-19 Tests or Vaccine Passports’
A government source reportedly shared that U.K. clubs will reopen without requiring negative COVID-19 test results or vaccination status.
London Nightclub Fabric Announces Ban on Dancefloor Video/Photography
London nightclub Fabric recently announced its reopening plans. Among them: No photography or video on the dance floor.
MFB Founder and Synth Creator Manfred Fricke has Died
Dance music pioneer, MFB founder, and drum machine and synth maker Manfred Fricke has passed away following a battle with cancer.
UK Pilot Events Result in 28 COVID-19 Cases Among 58,000 Attendees
The United Kingdom has recorded only 28 positive COVID-19 cases after Events Research Programme pilot events totaling about 58,000 attendees.
Synth Pioneer Peter Zinovieff of Electronic Music Studios Dead at 88
Peter Zinovieff, founder of Electronic Music Studios (EMS) and one of the earliest synth composers, passed away on Wednesday evening at 88.
Latitude Festival to Take Place at Full Capacity as ERP Pilot Test Event
The award-winning Latitude Festival will go ahead at full capacity as a U.K. government-sanctioned ERP test event at Henham Park in Suffolk.
Industry Report Examines Diversity Efforts at Record Labels, Streaming Services
The 37-page report, called the Music Industry Action Report Card, was created by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC).
New Festival, Summer Of Love, set for 2021 Manchester Debut
Summer Of Love will take place at an abandoned Manchester building over the Bank Holiday weekend August 21st-22nd.
Chicago’s Spybar Announces Reopening Shows as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
Chicago nightclub Spybar has announced a series of grand reopening shows as the city continues easing COVID-19 restrictions.
New Independent Radio Station BAIHUI 百会 Launches in Beijing
A new underground music radio station from Slowcook, Knopha, and other Beijing industry figures, BAIHUI 百会 has been launched in Beijing.