ÆDEN is set to open in the German capital’s Kreuzberg District this weekend with live music and art exhibitions.
New Open-Air Club ÆDEN to Host DJs and Art Installations in Berlin
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
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.
UK Government to Deny Festival Insurance Until Lockdown Ends
According to U.K. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, the U.K. government will not consider festival insurance until COVID-19 lockdown ends.
Kraftwerk to be Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
After previously being nominated six times, pioneering electronic group Kraftwerk have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Love International Festival Postponed for 2nd Year in a Row
Love International Festival in Tisno, Croatia has been rescheduled to 2022 on account of the U.K. government’s traffic light system.
Chance of UK Event Restrictions Lifting on June 21st Reportedly “Close to Nil”
U.K. lawmakers reportedly find it highly unlikely that COVID-19 restrictions imposed on gatherings will lift by June 21st.
Wife of Late Drexciya Member Decries Associations of Project to Race Issues in Open Letter
Drexciya co-founder James Stinson’s widow, Andrea Clementson-Stinson, has written an open letter partly in response to an Ars Technica article.
Festival Republic Proposes 10K Capacity Pilot Event
Festival Republic announced a 10,000 capacity camping festival pilot being planned for the U.K. in June 2021.
India’s boxout.fm to Host 72-Hour COVID-19 Radio Fundraiser
As India continues to battle a massive spike in positive COVID-19 cases, boxout.fm will host a 72-hour fundraiser this weekend.
Sónar in Barcelona Reveals First Confirmed Artists on 2022 Lineup
Over 100 artists have been announced for Sónar’s 2022 event, including The Chemical Brothers, Joy Orbison, and many more.
Victor Calderone Says His Dog Detected His Cancer Early
Victor Calderone shared that he has been diagnosed with cancer that he says his dog, Tuco, detected early.
Misstep at The First Dance? Sven Väth’s Billing and the Post-COVID Music Industry
Sven Väth’s headline set at The First Dance in Liverpool concerned those who were eager to see the industry change after the COVID-19 crisis.
Two More Women Join Bassnectar Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
A total of four women have now come forward with sex trafficking and child pornography allegations involving Bassnectar.
Up to 50K People Could Attend Glastonbury in September
Glastonbury organizers Michael and Emily Eavis are hopeful that the event will be allowed to continue at a large capacity this September.