In a Facebook post last Tuesday, Blue Mountain announced that the venue will cease operations in mid September, after nearly 30 years in operation.
Bristol Club Blue Mountain to Close after Nearly 30 Years
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Sound System Culture Pioneer Count Shelly has Died
U.K. sound system culture pioneer Ephraim “Count Shelly” Barrett has passed away at the age of 88. He is survived by four children and four grandchildren.
Peggy Gou Pledged a Donation to Her Business Partner’s Club on Behalf of Jägermeister
Sub Club’s already controversial #SaveOurSub fundraiser appears to have nearly been embroiled in a separate lapse of ethics.
Berlin Nightclubs Welcome New Contact Tracing App, closecontact
The new web application seeks to make the contact tracing process easier for patrons and proprietors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
200 Illegal Gatherings Dispersed in London over the Weekend
The news comes four days after the U.K. government announced that fines of up to £10,000 would be issued for illegal gatherings.
Vietnam’s Epizode Announces Phase 2 Lineup for December Event
Richy Ahmed, Archie Hamilton, Mr. C and others were added to the lineup for Epizode’s fifth installment.
Clubs in Spain and Italy Close Again Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Health officials in Italy and France are reissuing bans as a proactive measure to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 coronavirus transmission.
Berghain to Reopen for Public Art Exhibition, Studio Berlin
Famed Berlin nightclub Berghain opens for art exhibition featuring 85 local Berlin artists, dropping it’s strict door policy to welcome the public.
Native Instruments Replace CEO Mate Galic and CIO Daniel Haver
Native Instruments CEO Mate Galic and CIO/president Daniel Haver have been replaced by Constantin Koehncke and Robert Linke, respectively.
Knobcon’s 9th Installment Postponed Until 2021
Convention organizers have announced that Knobcon will not be held in 2020 amid concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Illegal Rave of 10,000 in France Dispersed by Authorities
French authorities shut down an illegal rave that saw nearly 10,000 people in attendance amid regulations to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venue and Event Staff March in Manchester for #RedAlert Campaign
#RedAlert participants include entertainment industry gig workers as well as venues themselves and supporters like Imogen Heap and The Cure.
#SoundOfSilence Campaign Launched in Protest of Belgian Event Bans
Belgium’s event sector faces an imminent threat due to COVID-19. Organizers want to prove they can hold socially distant events.
500-Person Outdoor Rave in London Shut Down By Police on Sunday
After responding to a noise complaint, London police discovered a large unsanctioned gathering in the Walthamstow Forest.
Paris Raves of Up to 1,000 Weekly Attendees Fly in the Face of Nightlife Ban
In the absence of nightclubs and concert venues due to COVID-19, a large number of Parisians are turning to unsanctioned events for their live music fix.
Police Arrest Polish DJ Avtomat During Warsaw LGBTQIA+ Protests
Avtomat of Polish collective Oramics found himself behind bars for protesting the detainment of another activist.
ESSAY: Big DJs are Eager to Get Back Onstage. The World may not be as Ready
The electronic music community is divided on whether legal events headlined by Amelie Lens, Michael Bibi and others pose significant health risks.
3 Arrested in Connection with Illegal “Scummerset” Rave
The three men arrested in connection with Scummerset are aged 22, 23 and 26, respectively.
Chicago Nightlife Forerunner Dave “Medusa” Shelton Passes Away
Remembering the founder of wildy popular ’80s Chicago nightclub Medusa’s, Dave Shelton, better known as “Medusa.”
Hajra Waheed’s Sound Installation, “HUM,” Unites Songs of Resistance from Across the Globe
“HUM” by Hadra Waheed uses 16 overhead speakers to play songs associated with social movements of South, Central and West Asia as well as Africa.
Erick Morillo Arrested in Miami on Suspicion of Sexual Battery
Erick Morillo has been arrested in connection with a December, 2019 incident involving another DJ who played alongside him at a private party.
The Zanzibar Club in Liverpool Closes Due to COVID-19 After 30-Year Run
The Zanzibar Club has been forced to close due to financial strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Tiësto Booking Agent Dimitri de Wit Dies at 51
Dimitri de Wit – who represented the likes of Ferry Corsten, Tiësto and Markus Schulz – has passed away following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Artists, Music Professionals Pen #NoSilenceInMusic Open Letter on Racism, Intolerance
“We, the British music industry are proudly uniting to amplify our voices, to take responsibility, to speak out and stand together in solidarity.”
London’s E1 Seeks Public Support After Outdoor Area License Contested
The London nightclub is seeking the public’s support after its license for outdoor area, Site 5, was contested by two people.
Fabio & Grooverider Featured on 1st Episode of R.O.A.R: The ’90s Rave Podcast
The debut episode of R.O.A.R: The ’90s Rave Podcast sees Tom Latchem and Cris.E.Manic interview Fabio & Grooverider.
150+ Venues Form New York Independent Venue Association to Support #SaveOurStages
The New York Independent Venue Association organized a day of action to advocate for the passage of the Save Our Stages Act and RESTART Act.
Beirut Nightclub District “Virtually Wiped Out” Following Blast
Beirut nightclubs like The Ballroom Blitz, The Gärten, The Grand Factory, AHM and B018 are thought to be affected by the explosion.
Robert Hood Samples Tamika Mallory, Dick Gregory on Upcoming EP
Robert Hood is gearing up to release an EP sampling two well-known civil rights activists.
Social Distancing Ignored at Gathering Under Kosciuszko Bridge in NYC
A party promoter called Renegade held an event under the Kosciuszko Bridge that appeared noncompliant with social distancing measures.