After the postponement of last year’s festivities, Amsterdam’s Dekmantel Festival is slated to return to Amsterdamse Bos.
Lineup Announced for Dekmantel Festival 2021
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NYC Office of Nightlife Report Suggests Nightlife Museum, Mental Health Awareness Program
The New York City Mayor's Office has released its first Office of Nightlife report. Established in 2017, the Office of Nightlife was created as a liaison between New York City's nightlife establishments and the city government. The office's inaugural report came with...
Smartbar Sells Out All 6 Grand Reopening Shows as Chicago Eases COVID-19 Regulations
With Chicago lifting numerous COVID-19 restrictions, techno/house venue Smartbar will host a series of six sold out grand-reopening shows.
COVID-19 Restrictions to Ease in Berlin as Case Counts Continue to Fall
From Friday, June 18th, Berlin authorities will loosen a number of guidances imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
NYC’s Central Park to Host 60k-Person Festival in Summer 2021
New York City’s iconic Central Park is moving full speed ahead with plans to host a 60,000-person concert festival this summer.
Awakenings and Reinier Zonneveld Team Up for a 13k Capacity ADE Event
Dutch techno promoters Awakenings team up with Reinier Zonneveld for possibly the biggest indoor techno gathering during ADE.
New 12-Part Series Celebrates Independent Record Stores of the UK
Behind The Counter is set to roll out over the next month, with six UK and US based episodes already having debuted.
Bandcamp to Host Juneteenth Fundraiser for 2nd Year in a Row
Bandcamp will pledge 100% of its share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to celebrate Juneteenth.
U.K. Reopening Delayed by 4 Weeks Amid Rising COVID-19 Numbers
The U.K. government will not move forward with plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions imposed on bars, nightclubs and restaurants on June 21st.
NTIA to Legally Challenge UK Government if Reopening “Delayed by a Fortnight”
The Night Time Industries Association has announced that it will legally “challenge” lawmakers if the reopening timeline is pushed back.
DVS1, Freddy K to Perform at Berlin Protest for Cultural Spaces
On June 12th, DVS1, Freddy K, Marum and others will perform at the Space of Urgency Demonstration in Berlin.
After 21 Years, Nightlife Publication Clubbing Spain has Ceased Operations
After 21 years of covering events, artists, clubs, and more, nightlife publication Clubbing Spain is closing up shop.
New Open-Air Club ÆDEN to Host DJs and Art Installations in Berlin
ÆDEN is set to open in the German capital’s Kreuzberg District this weekend with live music and art exhibitions.
New BLM Regulations Discourage 2021 Rogue Burning Man-Inspired Event
In an email, the Bureau of Land Management announced a series of regulations aimed at preventing a rogue event similar to Burning Man.
TELUM to Host Series of Events in Manchester and London
Prestigious record label TELUM has announced a series of upcoming gatherings across Manchester and London starting July 24th and 25th.
House Music DJ and Producer Elbee Bad Has Died
House music veteran Elbee Bad was reportedly found dead in his bed on Wednesday, June 2nd by his roommate, rapper INFIDELIX.
Some US Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applicants Considered “Dead” due to Application Glitch
A glitch in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application has lead the Social Security Administration to declare some venue owners dead.
Ibiza Authorities Agree to 2K Capacity Test Event
The Balearic government and the Ibiza Leisure Association have agreed to host a test event with a 2,000 person capacity in June or July.
Balearic Islands Council Rescinds Controversial Ban on DJ Performances
Following protests, the Balearic Islands government has reworded a bulletin forbidding DJ performances under present COVID-19 guidances.
Download Festival Planned as 10K-Person Test Event
Download Festival will run as a test pilot in the U.K.’s Event Research Programme (ERP) from June 18th-20th at Donington Park, Derby.
Chicago House Pioneer Rodney Bakerr Has Died
House pioneer Rodney Bakerr suffered a heart attack last week. He was the first to include live guitar and instruments to acid house music.
Live Events in Wales to Return with Restrictions
Effective immediately, live music events in Wales will be allowed to proceed, with social distancing and attendance limits in place.
Test Events in Liverpool Show “No Detectable Spread” of COVID-19
Test results from Liverpool trial events with no mask wearing or social distancing have shown no detectable spread of the COVID-19 virus.
New York Venues to Reopen at Full Capacity for Fully Vaccinated Attendees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that venues will be allowed to reopen at full capacity for those vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lineup Announced for Primavera Sound 2022
Organizers of Primavera Sound announced the lineup for their 20th anniversary split across two weekends: June 2nd-4th and 9th-11th, 2022.
Dimitri Hegemann’s Tresor Foundation Berlin Seeks to Combat “Clubsterben”
The newly established Tresor Foundation Berlin is seeking to combat Clubsterben – or, “death of clubs” — in Germany and abroad.
Michel Baumann (SoulPhiction, Jackmate) has Died from Cancer
Michel Baumann, the co-founder of Philpot Records also known as SoulPhiction and Jackmate, has died from cancer.
ABONE is Pushing for Bealearic Clubs to Reopen in July
ABONE intends to negotiate a July reopening as ongoing vaccination campaigns continue to quell the threat of COVID-19.
UK Free Party Documentary Meets Crowdfunding Goal in Two Days
In less than two days, the fundraiser for Aaron Trinder’s Free Party: A Folk History met its goal of £12,497.
Large Gatherings Reportedly as Safe as Shopping Per UK Test Event Findings
Test event data may show that live events without social distancing or masks have as little risk of COVID-19 transmission as shopping.