The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program will award $15 billion to establishments by way of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
SBA to Pay Out $15 Billion to US Venues Sidelined by COVID-19
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
SOPHIE Dead at 34 Following Accident
Scottish DJ, producer, singer and songwriter Sophie Xeon, known mononymously as SOPHIE, has died in Athens at the age of 34.
Berlin Club Commission Warns Nightlife won’t Return Until Late 2022
“2021 does not really promise to be any better than the past 2020,” an ://about blank representative told Resident Advisor.
UK Police Answer Illegal Rave Call, Find Elderly Vaccination Line Instead
A common story in live music around the world as of late has been the shutdown of illegal raves during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the country's live music restrictions, The U.K. has seen many unauthorized events take place. Police were...
Francisco Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Native Instruments
Ownership music gear and software company Native Instruments has now exchanged hands to give investment firm Francisco Partners majority stake.
Ryuichi Sakamoto Undergoes Surgery for Bowel Cancer
Japanese electronic music composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has shared that doctors have diagnosed him with bowel cancer for which he has had surgery.
Derick Almena Pleads Guilty for Ghost Ship Deaths but May Not Return to Prison
A July 2020 mistrial led to no convictions for Derick Almena on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the fire that ravaged Oakland warehouse venue Ghost Ship in December 2016. The matter was set for retrial, and Almena pled guilty to all counts - one...
Over 100 Artists Say Musicians were “Shamefully Failed” by Brexit Deal in Open Letter
Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Bicep, and Hot Chip were among signatories of a letter condemning the Brexit deal, which complicates touring in the U.K. and EU.
Glastonbury 2021 has Officially been Canceled
Somerset’s wildly popular Glastonbury Festival is the latest mass-gathering to be officially cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.
DJ Pierre Narrates Short Film Celebrating 50 Years of the Smiley
Acid house pioneer DJ Pierre was enlisted to help showcase the fifty-year history of the smiling yellow face and roadmap what’s to come.
Berlin’s Love Parade to Return as Rave The Planet in 2022
Dubbed Rave The Planet, the Berlin Love Parade-inspired event will arrive more than a decade after the tragic end of the original parade.
Bandcamp Enters Next Stage of Vinyl Pressing Service Rollout
Bandcamp has expanded its vinyl pressing program to accommodate 10,000 artists and labels, with plans to give access to more users by the end of the year.
Nearly COVID-19-Free New Zealand Holding Festivals and Concerts with no Safety Regulations
New Zealand has been holding concerts and festival events with no COVID-19 regulations in place after virtually eliminating the virus from its islands.
Over 180 Arrested at Underground Rave in Los Angeles Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The LA County Sheriff’s Department’s Super-Spreader Taskforce arrested 182 adults for breaching COVID-19 containment protocols put in place by the city.
Rebekah Opens Up About Sexual Assault, #ForTheMusic in New Interview
Rebekah has shared details of her own experiences of sexual misconduct in the industry, and the triumphs of her recently launched #ForTheMusic campaign.
Defected Records Announces Afro House Sub Label, Sondela Recordings
Sondela Recordings will inaugurate on February 5th with the release of “Ezizweni” featuring DJ Tira and Luke Ntombela by anonymous artist Hyenah.
Joseph Capriati Breaks Silence After Stabbing: “I Forgive My Father”
Joseph Capriati’s condition was confirmed to be stable as of Saturday, and now he’s well enough to issue a statement on the incident.
The BPM Festival Postpones Costa Rica Event to 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in Costa Rica still remain dubious, forcing The BPM Festival to postpone their March gathering to 2022.
UK MPs Launch Inquiry to Investigate COVID-19’s Impact on Nightlife
The All-Party Parliamentary Group has launched an inquiry to determine the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the nightlife industry.
Parallel Confirms Joseph Capriati’s Injuries are Not Life Threatening
Joseph Capriat’s management firm, parallel, has issued a statement confirming his injuries are not life threatening, and more details have emerged.
UK Government Shoots Down Proposal for Visa-Free Artist Travel
According to reports, the government has turned down an agreement that would allow visa-free tours of U.K. artists to EU countries and vice versa.
NAMM is Completely Online in 2021 – and It’s Free
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) conference is taking a different approach amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by going fully virtual in 2021.
Joseph Capriati Seriously Injured After Alleged Stabbing
Italian techno DJ and producer Joseph Capriati is in serious condition after allegedly being stabbed by his father, Pietro Capriati, on Friday evening.
New Documentary Details The KLF’s Goal to Build a Pyramid of Human Remains
The KLF have released a documentary titled Welcome to the Dark Ages detailing their latest project: a pyramid made out of bricks of cremated human remains.
UK MPs Warn of “Summer Without Festivals” Unless Government Offers Insurance
The U.K. Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called upon Chancellor Rishi Sunak to offer government-backed insurance to festival organizers.
UK Drum and Bass Duo Ulterior Motive Announce Split after 11 Years
The iconic UK drum & bass duo Ulterior Motive have announced they will break up after over 11 years of creating music together.
Blawan Stuck in Kiev Following NYE Gig Due to New Brexit Rules
U.K. DJ and producer Blawan was unable to return to Berlin following his New Years Eve performance at Kiev club ∄, apparently due to Brexit.
Marshall Jefferson Hospitalized for Pneumonia
Marshall Jefferson has been taken to the hospital to seek treatment for a case of pneumonia. He has asked for his friends and supporters not to call him.
Researchers Share Results of Sala Apolo COVID-19 Experiment
Researchers behind the Sala Apolo study found that a combination of testing and mask-wearing at the event led to no increase in COVID-19 infections.
Classic Frankie Knuckles DJ Set Recreated for The Haçienda 24-Hour House Party NYE
A 24-hour livestream is taking place on NYE within the digitally recreated Haçienda Manchester, featuring Frankie Knuckles’ 2013 New Year’s Eve performance.