Regional Health Authority Director Aurelien Rousseau said that the Paris area alone has recently accounted for 3,500 new COVID-19 cases per day.
Bars, Festive Gatherings Forbidden in Paris Following COVID-19 Spike
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Petition Launched to Stop Housekeeping Member’s Company from Building near Heritage Site
Hondo Enterprises – whose director is Taylor McWilliams of Housekeeping – has drawn opposition after applying to build a 20-story tower in Brixton.
24 Kitchen Street in Liverpool to “Close for a Few Weeks” After £1K Fine
24 Kitchen Street in Liverpool is discontinuing operations for a few weeks after the police fined them for violations of recent COVID-19 guidelines.
U Street Music Hall in Washington D.C. Closes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
After holding hope for nearly seven months, U Street Music Hall in Washington D.C. must close due to costs incurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New NTIA and Sprout CRM Survey Suggests Grim Impacts from Bar Cutoff on U.K. Nightlife
The Night Time Industries Association has teamed up with Sprout CRM on another grim survey on the impacts of COVID-19 guidelines on nightlife.
Stockholm DJ and Event Organizer Jailed Following Rape Conviction
Damien Eie, a longtime DJ and event organizer in Stockholm, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for the rape of a 14-year-old boy.
Sala Apolo in Barcelona to Host First COVID-19 Test-on-Entry Event
A rapid COVID-19 testing-on-entry trial run will be held at Barcelona venue Sala Apolo. If it goes well, it could provide relief for nightlife worldwide.
DiY Soundsystem Co-Founder Pete “Woosh” Birch Dies of Cancer
Steve Birch, a prominent early figure in Nottingham’s electronic music community, has passed away after a nearly five-year battle with cancer.
Derrick May is Suing His Sexual Assault Accuser for Libel and Defamation
Derrick May’s lawsuit alleges that Michael James’ accusations are “libelous and false,” made with “with reckless disregard for their truth.”
London Clubs Could Get a £1K Fine for Loud Music, Dancing
The U.K.’s nightlife industry faces even more challenges as the new law threatens noncompliance with a £1,000 fine for sound and distancing violations.
Semibreve in Portugal to Take Place Digitally in 2020
Semibreve’s “program to be enjoyed at distance,” includes sound installations and audiovisual experiences in addition to roundtable discussions.
U.K. Government Called to Expand on Nightlife Aid in New Petition
“Let Us Dance – Support nightclubs, dance music events and festivals” calls for greater nightlife industry COVID-19 assistance.
40 Berlin Clubs to Receive €10,000 for First-Ever “Day of Club Culture”
TAG DER CLUBKULTUR will take place across 40 clubs around Berlin – each of which will receive €10,000 in award money.
Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records Apologizes After Eddington Again Racism Dispute
In an email exchange with Eddington Again, Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records made comments deemed problematic by much of the electronic music community.
Event Capacity Guidelines Tightened in Berlin After COVID-19 Spike
Berlin’s new COVID-19 guidance was announced on Tuesday by Governing Mayor Michael Müller and deputies Ramona Pop and Klaus Lederer.
Polish Club INSTYTUT Add to “Techno Forest” with 3rd Annual Tree Planting Event
The looming COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t kept INSTYTUT from partaking in one of their more eco-friendly traditions.
Artists and Fans Mourn The Loss of Michael Zucker
Boston-born DJ and producer Michael Zucker passed away after a two-year-long battle with colon cancer.
French Police Deploy Tear Gas while Breaking Up Free Party in Lailly-en-Val
A free party in the Lailly-en-Val, France organized by Teknoseed, Système Nerveux, 510 BpM Sound System, and Vikings was dispersed by military police.
Fans Start Petition to Save The New Pavilion Building in Leeds
A petition has been started to label The New Pavilion Building as a place of cultural significance and to encourage the next owner to honor its legacy.
DJ Stingray, Ben Sims Billed for DJ Bone’s 2020 ADE Further Weekender
A weekender adaptation of DJ Bone’s recently launched Further event brand will take place at Radion from October 23rd-25th as part of Amsterdam Dance Event.
U.K. Minister for Care Says Nightlife Worker Aid “Doesn’t Make Sense”
Minister of Care Helen Whately said that it “doesn’t make sense to continue supporting jobs where there simply isn’t work at the moment.”
Rebekah Launches #ForTheMusic Campaign to Combat Sexual Misconduct in Dance Music
#ForTheMusic will raise awareness about sexual assault in the dance music industry and demand accountability from artists and clubs.
U.K. Government Enacts 10 PM Nightlife Curfew as COVID-19 Cases Surge
U.K. PM Boris Johnson announced a 10:00PM curfew for bars and nightclubs after the country saw nearly 5,000 newly reported cases of COVID-19 in one day.
Floorplan and Ron Trent to Perform at The Advent and Dave Bate’s New Virtual Techno Club
Following suit with the virtual Club Quarantäne, The Advent and Dave Bate have created a new virtual techno club, simply and aptly titled techno-club.net.
Robert Hood to Release New EP on Rekids “Nothing Stops Detroit”
Robert Hood’s upcoming four-track EP, Nothing Stops Detroit, is set for release Friday, October 16th on Rekids.
London Mayor Announces £450,000 Support Package for City’s Venues
£178,000 in COVID-19 aid has been distributed to 14 different venues in London, with more to come over the next couple of months.
Radical Sounds Latin America Shares Details for Return of Berlin Event
Radical Sounds Latin America will combine physical and digital event formats on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Non Plus Ultra Conducts Unsanctioned Homeless Encampment Sweep Outside of San Francisco Venue
The sweep took place at a time when San Francisco’s large homeless population fights the COVID-19 pandemic and hazardous air from the California wildfires.
Movement Partners with Twitch on 4 Virtual Festivals
Movement Festival didn’t take place in 2021, but Paxahau has partnered with Twitch to stream four events and weekly live streams with festival favorites.
Underscope to Offer Distribution Services to 100 French Electronic Music Labels
Ahead of its Launch, Underscope already entered agreements with 50 French labels. By the end of the year, they plan to sign 50 more.