A new survey by Paris event brand L’Appel Du 8 Mars aims to illuminate challenges faced by non-binary and female electronic music DJs and producers.
L’Appel Du 8 Mars Create Survey to Examine Issues Facing Women and Non-binary Artists
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Melodic Distraction Launch Fundraiser for New Studio in Liverpool
Melodic Distraction have called on their fans and supporters for help fund their new space in the city’s Fabric District.
I Love Florida HOUSE Under Fire for Holding Claude VonStroke-Headlined Event Amid Pandemic
Viral footage from an event headlined by Claude VonStroke in Jacksonville has drawn scrutiny from healthcare professionals as well as the public at large.
MUTEK Replay to Broadcast Performances from MUTEK Montréal 2020
MUTEK Montréal’s organizers have given would-be attendees a chance to experience performances from the six-day gathering as part of MUTEK Replay.
Erick Morillo’s Cause of Death Confirmed by Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner
The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner confirmed their preliminary report from October that DJ and producer Erick Morillo died of acute ketamine toxicity.
Ticketmaster Plans to Verify Attendee Vaccination Status Using Mobile Tech
Ticketmaster are among the first to begin implementing a tangible plan for concertgoers’ safety at live events moving forward, using smartphone technology.
BIPOC UK Music Industry Workers Eligible for BAPAM Councelor Training Bursaries
The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) scheme addresses mental health among musicians, and the racial disparity among music professionals.
Swallow Events Unveil First COVID-19 Rapid Testing Services for Live Event Organizers
Event management and logistics company Swallow Events has introduced services that enable COVID-19 rapid testing at scale for U.K. gatherings of all types.
Plastician Self-Publishes Humor Book, The Dad Joke Bible
Chris Reed, known professionally as Plastician, has self-published a book titled The Dad Joke Bible: Plastician Selects The Best Bad Puns.
UK Nightclubs on the Brink of “Extinction”: NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association is now sounding the alarms that the “extinction” of many U.K. establishments is imminent.
#LocalLegends Campaign Launched to Aid European Music Venues
A new initiative by TicketSwap, GoFundMe and Cosimo called #LocalLegends aims to raise over €2 million for ailing music venues in 14 European countries.
Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda Announces Full Lineup for 2020 Online Event
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nyege Nyege Festival will consist of a digital gathering that takes place from December 3rd-6th.
14 Years After Closing, Tower Records Returns as Online Store
Tower Records has returned as an online storefront that boasts over 500,000 pieces of music across many genres available for purchase.
New Book Details Local Music Scenes of Africa and Europe from 1960-2020
An upcoming book will tell the story of local club scenes throughout Africa and Europe over the last 60 years. The hotpots included can be found in its title, Ten Cities: Clubbing in Nairobi, Cairo, Kyiv, Johannesburg, Berlin, Naples, Luanda, Lagos, Bristol, Lisbon,...
Road to Ultra Taiwan Headliners Penalized for Violating Quarantine
Four international DJs who performed at Road to Ultra: Taiwan 2020 on November 14th have been fined for breaking the quarantine mandatory for visitors.
Former Staff of The Arches have Written a Book on the Glasgow Club
Brickwork: A Biography Of The Arches is set for publication November 2021 by way of independent publisher Salamander Street.
BBC Radiophonic Workshop Announce “Latency,” a Musical Work Inspired by Internet Lag
BBC Radiophonic Workshop have continued their steadfast commitment to sounds of the future with an endeavor that reflects the reality of 2020.
Team Behind Basic Club Open Naples Store, Organica Records
The team responsible for Basic Club in Naples have launched a record store in the city’s historic center called Organica Records.
UK Music Publish First-Ever Music By Numbers, an Annual Industry Snapshot
UK Music have published their inaugural Music By Numbers report, providing a breakdown by sector of the national market in 2019.
REVIVEHER is Expanding Upon a List of Music Larry Levan Played at Paradise Garage
A 20-year-old list of “nearly every track” the late Larry Levan played at historic disco club Paradise Garage has resurfaced, and fans are adding to it.
A New Book, Party Lines, will Explore Dance Music’s Social and Political History
Party Lines, as Ed Gillett’s upcoming book is titled, will arrive by way of Picador, a division of Macmillan Publishers, in 2023.
Influential NYC DJ Spinbad Dies at 46
New York DJ Spinbad (real name Chris Sullivan) passed away in New York City at the age of 46. His cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records Defends Practices in Open Letter
R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere has written an open letter to address continued fallout stemming from his dispute with Eddington Again.
AFEM Develops Code of Conduct to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music
Over 220 companies have signed the Association for Electronic Music’s Code of Conduct Against Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination in the industry.
Live Nation CEO Predicts “Shows at Scale” for Summer 2021
The phase 3 results of BioNTech and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate study spells good news for live music, according to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino.
Music Venue Trust Introduces #SaveOurVenues Red list to Aid 30 U.K. Venues
Music Venue Trust has expanded on the #SaveOurVenues campaign by introducing an initiative to funnel aid to U.K. venues most hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.
Trax Records Moves to Dismiss 7 of 8 Counts in Larry Heard and Robert Owens’ Lawsuit
Larry Heard and Robert Owens’ lawsuit against Trax Records over unpaid royalties could largely be dismissed if a filing by the defense holds any weight.
NTS Radio Booth Removed from Dalston’s Gillett Square
After nearly a decade of invading the airwaves from London’s Dalston’s Gillett Square, NTS Radio must soon find new home.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Results Spur Optimism in the Live Music Industry
With a vaccine on the horizon, both Live Nation and CTS Eventim’s stock prices reached their highest point since February.
#LetUsDance Heard in U.K. Parliament After Petition Receives 145k Signatures
Shortly after an online petition aligned with #LetUsDance broke 145,000 signatures, the initiative has been heard in the U.K. Parliament.