Category: Club Scene

Upside Down Records, a store specializing in pre-loved vinyl and CDs, has just opened its doors in Deptford, South London. The store was born from the ashes of Rat Records, a beloved record store in Camberwell that had closed down in 2022. You can find the new establishment on 203 Deptford High Street, SE8 3NT.… Continue reading New record shop opens in South London, Upside Down Records

More than 5,000 artists from around the world have signed an open letter demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in the area who are living under siege. The letter was initiated by Musicians for Palestine and published last Thursday, November 16. It calls for an “immediate ceasefire and humanitarian… Continue reading ​Over 4,000 musicians sign letter demanding ceasefire in Gaza

The UK government has called on victims of sexual assault in the music industry to speak out about their experiences, especially if they have signed NDAs in the past. This move is part of an inquiry into misogyny prompted by the Women and Equalities Committee, which seeks to investigate “the extent to which non-disclosure agreements… Continue reading ​UK government calls for evidence from victims of sexual assault in the music industry

RZA, the frontman of Wu-Tang Clan, has collaborated with Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s and sriracha pioneers Flying Goose to create an exclusive sauce that has been signed by RZA himself. They have produced an alcohol-free, tongue-tingling hot sauce that takes inspiration from Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel. The Ballantine’s sriracha sauce has added red apples, ripe… Continue reading Win a bottle of Ballantine’s and Flying Goose sriracha sauce signed by RZA

Dutch DJ and Knekelhuis label head Mark Knekelhuis has announced on Instagram that he will no longer be touring and gigging in a professional capacity. In his statement, he cited the difficulties of “broken nights, travelling, messing up your biorhythm, intensity of social interactions and social media, the booze, and substances” as reasons that his… Continue reading Mark Knekelhuis to quit touring due to “burn out”

Privilege, one of Ibiza’s superclubs, is set to receive more than €8 million in government funding to renovate and improve the club’s facilities, according to Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera. Privilege is among five tourist establishments, including hotels and apartment blocks across San Antonio and Playa d’en Bossa, to receive funding for restoration work in… Continue reading ​Ibiza’s Privilege club obtains more than €8 million in renovation funding

Campaign group Save Our Scene organised six pop-up events across the UK on Sunday, attended by 5,000 people, to call on the government to provide further support for cultural sectors. The events took place in Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds and London as part of the Culture Calling movement, which is also urging a reduction… Continue reading ​5,000 attend UK-wide rallies calling on further government support of music industry

Spotify has announced its departure from Uruguay after the country’s parliament approved amendments to its copyright law, which would require “equitable remuneration” for artists. The announcement was made yesterday when a spokesperson confirmed that Spotify will begin to “phase out” its service in the country from January 1, 2024, with all operations ceasing by February… Continue reading Spotify will end service in Uruguay due to bill requiring fair pay for artists

Banksy, the elusive artist known for his political and social commentary through graffiti, has revealed his real name in a newly unearthed interview from 2003. Speaking with BBC reporter Nigel Wrench, Banksy disclosed that his real name is Robbie. This marks the first time the artist has shared his real name with the public. The… Continue reading ​Banksy reveals his real name in unearthed 2003 interview

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has rejected plans to build the MSG Sphere in Stratford, East London. The cavernous 21,500-capacity live music venue had promised to bring 1,200 jobs to the area and would have been almost as high as Big Ben, however, there were concerns about the impact the building would have on the… Continue reading Plans for Las Vegas-style MSG Sphere venue in London have been rejected