The organizers of Berlin’s Love Parade festival have announced that 2022’s iteration will be a livestreamed fundraiser event, Rave The Planet.
Berlin’s Love Parade to Host “Fundraver” Event, Rave The Planet, for 2022
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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.
A Guy Called Gerald Starts Crowdfunding Effort for Legal Fight over Royalties
“Voodoo Ray” producer A Guy Called Gerald has started a crowdfunding effort in order to raise funds for a legal battle against Rham! Records.
Berlin Synth Store SchneidersLaden Has Reopened
Prestigious Berlin synth store SchneidersLaden has announced plans to reopen from June 21st by appointment only.
Lineup Announced for Dekmantel Festival 2021
After the postponement of last year’s festivities, Amsterdam’s Dekmantel Festival is slated to return to Amsterdamse Bos.
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.