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Paul Oakenfold joins New Order & Pet Shop Boys as special guest DJ on ‘The Unity Tour 2022

North America and CanadaJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold is joining forces with the iconic English bands New Order and Pet Shop Boys on The Unity Tour, now rescheduled to fall 2022. With the addition…

Line-up for Draaimolen Festival 2021 announced

EuropeJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Draaimolen has just announced 57 artists for the upcoming edition of Draaimolen Festival 2021 in September. Names such as Carista, DVS1, and LSDXOXO will set foot on the MOB Complex…

Max Cooper will bring a fusion of art, science, and music to one of the most iconic venues in Athens

EuropeEventsMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021

For the first time ever, pulsing electronica to knife-edge techno will blast through the historic walls of the Ancient Theater, while hypnotic optics are being projected on this iconic background…

Caribou announces North American tour

North America and CanadaMay 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, announces his upcoming North American tour, scheduled for late Fall 2021 and early 2022. Originally scheduled for Spring 2020, the new dates mark the first shows for his well-received new album Suddenly. Fans across…

Iceland Airwaves returns this Nov 28

EuropeFestivalsApril 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Iceland Airwaves, the world’s hottest new music showcase, returns this November 3-6, 2021. Today, nearly 30 new names are announced, adding to what’s already one of the strongest and most…

Tao Group Hospitality has acquired Hakkasan Group

North America and CanadaApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Dining and nightlife brand Tao Group Hospitality has acquired Hakkasan Group, the entertainment chains announced Wednesday. The newly formed hospitality group operates 61 dining and nightlife venues in 22 markets…

Mayor of Novi Sad confirms EXIT Festival will happen this summer

EuropeFestivalsApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021

The mayor’s long-awaited statement confirms that the 20th anniversary of EXIT will be celebrated according to the original plans, from 8th to 11th July at the Petrovaradin Fortress. An all-star…

Winter Music Conference announces first-ever virtual program for May 20-21, 2021

FeaturedMusic IndustryNorth America and CanadaApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

In 2019 Miami saw the rebirth of one of its most iconic brands with the promise of a bright future. In 2020, the 35th anniversary of WMC was postponed due…

Los Angeles Promoters Behind Dialogue and Midnight Lovers launch Chapter One rare vinyl record store

NewsNorth America and CanadaApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

For six years, the promoters behind flagship Los Angeles underground events Dialogue and Midnight Lovers have transformed the city’s forgotten spaces into temporary windows to global clubland. They are consistently…

LifeLive Festival II – Interactive streaming experience across 8 stages

EventsWorldApril 11, 2021April 12, 2021

After a successful debut, the second Interactive digital festival will go ahead. Berlin Startup LifeLive.io presets the next interactive stream festival with stages hosted by Cocoon, Moon Harbour, Blakk Sheep,…

Melbourne’s Thick As Thieves launch new in-house label

AustraliaApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021

An influential name down under for the last decade, Melbourne-based event favourites Thick As Thieves continue to lead the way when it comes to the curation of international and local…

IMS Ibiza set to return in April 2022 following a two year hiatus

EuropeFeaturedIbizaApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021

International Music Summit (IMS), the leading platform for industry, culture and education in electronic music, has postponed IMS Ibiza 2021 and announced the summit will return in 2022 for its…

Sónar announces two new in-person festivals for Barcelona

EuropeFeaturedMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021

This Autumn, from the 27th to the 30th October 2021, Sónar presents two new festivals for Barcelona, as well as expanding its activity year round. This year’s June edition will be postponed…

Sleep D collaborate with Melbourne mixed chamber ensemble Ad Lib Collective

AustraliaMusic PremieresMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Play On Records present Flashed Glass, a new record from Melbourne electronic duo Sleep D and mixed chamber ensemble Ad Lib Collective. Culminating from a two-year project borne out of…

NSW Government announce $24 million Live Music Support package

AustraliaMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Each city during Covid has done it tough, but Sydney has endured 7 years of nightlife wilderness and it is welcomed by the music industry that up to 200,000 accommodation…

Berlin Clubcommission is trialing the reopening of venues

EuropeFeaturedNewsMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021

In a recent article by Nitetime.org, A Mitte club will temporarily open its doors this month as part of a broader trial that may indicate how the country’s cultural institutions…

Future proofing Sydney’s 24-Hour economy

AustraliaMusic IndustryMarch 10, 2021March 10, 2021

This March, VibeLab Asia Pacific presents Global Cities After Dark Sydney – a capacity building and resilience focussed program of international keynotes, sector-specific workshops and a ‘Celebrate Local’ closing event,…

LifeLive Festival interactive streaming festival worldwide goes live

FeaturedWorldMarch 10, 2021March 10, 2021

With LifeLive.io from Berlin, one of the most exciting and promising start-ups in the tech industry has been  launched this year, opening up completely new perspectives for the event industry….

Paarti launches with a 48hr Electronic Music charity event

WorldMarch 5, 2021March 5, 2021

THE BEAT GOES LIVE is a historic 48 hour electronic music event uniting many of the most iconic electronic music venues worldwide. Taking place from 19th – 21st March on…

Ricky van Broekhoven is a sound designer who turns songs into ceramics by 3D printing sound vibrations

ArtLifestyleNLMarch 3, 2021March 3, 2021

First appearing on Bored Panda, Ricky van Broekhoven is a sound designer. He records and creates sounds that briefly live in the mind. A designer focussed on expanding what can…