Michael Alig, the notorious NYC club kid personality who spent 17 years in prison for Murder, passed away on Christmas Day at age 54.
NYC Club Kid Icon Michael Alig Dead at 54
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
UK Petition for Free Touring Artist Travel Permits Breaks 200,000 Signatures
As the Brexit transition period nears its end, Tim Brennan has launched a government and parliament petition that has amassed over 200,000 signatures.
David Bowie’s On-Air Interview with Ryuichi Sakamoto to be Recast by NTS Radio
New Years Day 2021 will mark the NTS Radio recast of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s NHK FM Broadcast interview with the late David Bowie.
Epidemiologist Discusses Rapid Testing Villages for Tomorrowland 2021
In a recent interview, epidemiologist Pierre Van Damme discussed Tomorrowland 2021 and how masks and testing villages could lead to the return of the event.
Sama Abdulhadi Arrested After Performing Near Religious Site in Palestine
Sama Abdulhadi’s detainment has prompted supporters to start a petition demanding her release with organizers stating that the arrest was illegal.
Save Our Stages included in Latest US COVID-19 Relief Bill
The passing of the Save Our Stages Act will set aside $15 billion for use in supporting independent venues, museums, and movie theaters across the country.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Introduces £1.3m Fund for Creatives
The fund introduced by Sadiq Khan will focus specifically on creating job opportunities for creatives in the Croydon, Hounslow, and Lambeth areas of London.
There’s a New Documentary on Greater Manchester’s Music Scene
A new film documenting the sprawling music scene of Greater Manchester is set to debut on December 18th via global streaming platform United We Stream.
Berlin’s Shameless/Limitless Parties Chronicled in New Book
Please Come: Shameless/Limitless Selected Posters 2008-2020 has been compiled by the brand’s founder, Kevin Halpin, and is due out December 19th.
Pete Tong to Sit on Pacha Group’s Board of Directors
Pacha Group CEO Nick McCabe has announced that none other than BBC Radio 1 host Pete Tong has been appointed to its new board of directors.
Kiss FM Australia Announces Set List for Phil K Tribute Show
Radio station Kiss FM will honor the late Phil Krokodis, known professionally as Phil K, with a tribute show on Friday, December 18th.
Lineup and Set Times Released for Movement Selects Vol. 4
Paxahau, the organizers of Movement Selects Vol. 4, have announced the lineup and set times for the two-day digital event.
City of Los Angeles Sues Illegal Venue LA Party Society for Millions
The owners of a Los Angeles venue called LA Party Society have allegedly hosted all-night parties for months, flying in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.
Beatport Acquires Sample Pack Label Loopmasters
Beatport’s buyout of Loopmasters includes subscription-based sound design label Loopcloud as well as plugin library Plugin Boutique.
Tresor Founder’s Detroit Club a No-Go After Packard Plant Goes on Sale
The Packard Automotive Plant’s current owner has put the property up for sale, dashing hopes of Tresor founder Dimitri Hegemann opening a club in the space.
1.25 Million Vinyl Sold in Single Week, a US Sales Record High
Vinyl sales in the U.S. narrowly passed a weekly record set in December of 2019 and reached the highest total sales since 1991.
Bandcamp to Continue No-Fee Holidays Through May 2021
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bandcamp will continue to hold no-fee holidays on the first Friday of every month from February to May.
A 10,000-Square-Foot Art Space is Coming to Leeds in 2021
The music and art community in Leeds is gearing up for their newest event space, Testbed, to open its doors sometime in early 2021.
Pollstar Estimates Live Events Industry Lost $30 Billion in 2020
One of the markets most heavily impacted by COVID-19 is live events, which a new Pollstar report estimates lost more than $30 billion globally in 2020.
U.S. Composer Pauline Anna Strom Passes Away at 74
San Francisco composer and synthesist Pauline Anna Strom has died at age 74, only a couple months before her first album release in over 30 years.
Illegal Pressure Miami Event Held in Warehouse Formerly Known as Wynwood Factory
Miami’s midnight curfew didn’t stop DAG Productions from hosting a Pressure Miami event in the warehouse venue that used to be called Wynwood Factory.
Glastonbury Asks UK Government for “Direct Financial Support”
The organizers of Somerset gathering Glastonbury Festival have asked for lawmaker aid due to the difficulties obtaining underwritten event insurance.
Italian DJ and Producer Stefano Greppi Dies at 49
The electronic music community of Italy and beyond mourns the loss of Stefano Greppi, who has passed away at 49 of a “sudden illness.”
FKA twigs is Suing Shia Labeouf for Sexual Battery, Assault and Emotional Abuse
“What I went through with Shia [Labeouf] was the worst thing I’ve ever been through in the whole of my life,” said English songstress FKA Twigs.
Oakland Crew CLUB CHAI to Call it Quits After Upcoming Compilation and Zine
Oakland collective CLUB CHAI will discontinue operations after releasing a compilation album, CLUB CHAI Vol. 2, and the CLUB CHAI Archive Zine
Estimated 5,000 Illegal NYE Events to Take Place in the UK: NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association estimates that COVID-19 restrictions will lead to 5,000 illegal New Years parties being organized around the country.
British MPs Warn Glastonbury May Not Take Place in 2021
Glastonbury and other U.K. festivals may not proceed with 2021 events without COVID-19 insurance, warned MPs in a House Of Commons meeting.
Ukrainian Arts Center Closer Holds Fundraiser to Save Venue
Closer in Kiev has banded together with associated festivals Strichka and Brave! Factory to save itself from financial peril amid COVID-19.
Seuil Accused of Plagiarism by UK Artist Sohrab
Up-and-coming U.K. artist Sohrab has accused Seuil of plagiarizing his unreleased track, “Old Beginning,” for “Keep It Natural (No Mouse Edit).”
“Pre-Rave Era of Dance Music” Chronicled in Greg Wilson’s New Book, Discotheque Archives
Discotheque Archives is made up of short-form articles Greg Wilson wrote for DJ Mag along with illustrations by Pete Fowler.