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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Glastonbury Founder Michael Eavis Says Event May Not Return Until 2022
Glastonbury Festival Founder Michael Eavis has said that planning a 2021 event is “wishful thinking.”
Chris Inperspective Launches Black Junglist Alliance to Close the Racial Divide in Drum and Bass
The Black Junglist Alliance has launched with the mission of “uniting Black artists, professionals and creatives from the world of jungle/drum & bass.”
Goldie Unveils the Timeless Capsule to Celebrate 25-Year Anniversary of Debut Album
Goldie’s debut album, Timeless, just turned 25. He’s celebrating by giving fans “loads more exclusive content” over the coming months.
Indoor Event Bans to Remain Until Mid-August: U.K. Officials
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has extended the ban on indoor events over concerns of a COVID-19 second wave.
2 Detained after Brawl over Face Masks on KLM Flight to Ibiza
Two British passengers of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight were detained for instigating a fist fight after refusing to wear face masks.
The BPM Festival: Malta Canceled Following Outcry Over COVID-19 Concerns
The BPM Festival: Malta was canceled following discussions with Maltese authorities, according to a statement.
Motor Detroit Co-Founder Steven Sowers has Died
Friends and colleagues in Detroit techno and beyond have mourned Steven Sowers’ untimely passing.
U.K. Lawmakers Approve £500 Million Culture Recovery Fund
Following Night Time Industries Association lobbying, Arts Council England have announced an aid package that makes special mention of electronic music.
Kaleidoscope Team Announce Open-Air Alexandra Palace Event, UNLOCKED
DJ Yoda and Norman Jay MBE are the first headliners announced for Kaleidoscope Festival’s socially distant makeup event.
FACE the Music to Push for Electronic Music Industry Aid Worldwide
FACE the Music will lobby for government aid on behalf of electronic music brands across the globe.
Dancefair Founder Norman Soares Dies in Intensive Care
Norman Soares’ cause of death has not been disclosed at the time of writing.
Elliot Eastwick Launches Fundraiser for Denise Johnson’s Funeral
Elliot Eastwick is crowdfunding donations to cover Denise Johnson’s funeral “with the blessing of [her] family.”
Amsterdam Club De School Forced to Close Amid COVID-19 Crisis
De School will end a four-and-a-half-year run due to costs incurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Tresor Never Sleeps” Campaign Launched to Cover Club’s COVID-19 Expenses
In addition to covering Tresor’s COVID-19-related costs, 5% of the campaign’s earnings will go to the Detroit Justice Center.
DJ Deeon Launches Fundraiser Amid Ongoing Medical Crisis
A series of mini-strokes are the latest in a long history of medical hurdles faced by Chicago house mainstay DJ Deeon.
4,000 to Attend Concert in Germany for COVID-19 Experiment
Restart-19 will afford researchers an opportunity to study how COVID-19 transmission takes place at large gatherings.
NY Authorities Investigating Drive-In Concert Headlined by The Chainsmokers, Goldman Sachs CEO
Governor Cuomo tweeted that the Department of Health would conduct an investigation into Safe & Sound Hamptons.
Jeff Mills, Eddie Fowlkes and Jessica Care Moore Release Debut Album as The Beneficiaries
Jeff Mills, Eddie Fowlkes, and Jessica Care Moore have released The Crystal City Is Alive via the former artist’s label, Axis Records.
U.K. Arts Relief Package to Include £2.25 million for Music Venues
Grants ranging from £1,000-80,000 will be available to U.K. clubs sidelined by COVID-19 through September.
Primal Scream Singer Denise Johnson Dead at 53
Denise Johnson was a featured vocalist on Primal Scream’s definitive 1991 album, Screamadelica.
Grime Pioneer Wiley Dropped by Manager, Banned from Twitter for Antisemitic Rant
Wiley is also being investigated by London’s Metropolitan Police after sending tweets denounced by many as antisemitic.
Berghain Reopens with Sound Art Installation in Place of DJs
“eleven songs — halle am berghain” was conceived by Berlin duo tamtam in partnership with sound art collective Sighur.
Sushitech Records to Re-Release Mike Huckaby’s Baseline 87′
Mike Huckaby’s 2011 record will get a limited re-press to coincide with the 15th anniversary of Sushitech Records.
MEMCO Share Black History Month Symposium on Detroit Techno
“Mad” Mike Banks and Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, participated in a talk moderated by DJ Jungle 313 in February.
Unheard Suzanne Ciani Songs from 1973 Released in New Album, Music For Denali
Music For Denali comprises some of Suzanne Ciani’s earliest work that has yet to see an official release.
U.S. Senators Introduce $10 Billion Save Our Stages Act Amid Pandemic
The National Independent Venue Association’s lobbying has garnered the support of two U.S. senators.
NTIA Launch #LetUsDance Campaign for Increased U.K. Aid
The Night Time Industries Association have called on U.K. lawmakers to do more for nightlife establishments with the #LetUsDance campaign.
Ghost Ship Fire Victims’ Families Awarded $32.7 million in Settlement with City of Oakland
32 of the 36 lawsuits against the City of Oakland following the Ghost Ship tragedy of 2016 have been settled.
South Side Weekly Publish Chicago House Crossword Puzzle
Jim Daley’s Chicago house-themed crossword puzzle is available via South Side Weekly.