North Macedonian officials order venue closures following deadly nightclub blaze that killed 59 people

Following a tragic incident at a nightclub in Kočani, where 59 people were killed and 150 others were injured in a deadly blaze, North Macedonian authorities have taken swift action. Reports indicate that multiple live music venues across the country have been instructed to close their doors in response to the devastating event. Authorities in… Continue reading North Macedonian officials order venue closures following deadly nightclub blaze that killed 59 people

​Barbican Music Library celebrates 100 years of Black British music with exhibition

The Barbican Music Library is currently hosting an exhibition that celebrates 100 years of Black British music. Titled “Black Sound London,” the exhibition delves into the rich history of Black British music, starting from the arrival of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra in London in 1919 to the present day. It explores various genres that have… Continue reading ​Barbican Music Library celebrates 100 years of Black British music with exhibition

​The KLF’s Jimmy Cauty teams up with Confidence Man on new audiovisual exhibition

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Liverpool court will donate money seized from criminals to help fund DJ and production workshops

Liverpool Crown Court has decided to donate money confiscated from criminals to a local charity that provides DJ and production workshops to young individuals. The charity set to benefit from this scheme, known as Operation Payback, is Valley Community Theatre. This initiative involves offering cash seized from drug dealers and convicted criminals to community charities… Continue reading Liverpool court will donate money seized from criminals to help fund DJ and production workshops

​Ja Rule says he “won’t be attending” Fyre Festival 2

Ja Rule, the US rapper who co-organized the disastrous Fyre Festival in 2017 with convicted fraudster Billy McFarland, recently announced that he will not be attending the reboot edition of the festival set to take place in Mexico this summer. In an interview with Rosanna Scotto on FOX 5’s Good Day New York, Ja Rule… Continue reading ​Ja Rule says he “won’t be attending” Fyre Festival 2

​UMG seeks to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar dispute

Universal Music Group (UMG) is moving forward to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit against the major label. They argue that the complaint made by Drake lacks merit. The lawsuit, initiated in New York in January, alleges that UMG endorsed and publicized Kendrick Lamar’s diss track aimed at Drake, called ‘Not Like Us,’ which insinuated false accusations… Continue reading ​UMG seeks to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar dispute

Central London plans nightlife “zones” due to noise complaints from residents

In a bid to address noise complaints from local residents, a new nighttime plan for Central London is set to create dedicated late-night entertainment zones. The Westminster City Council unveiled the plan as part of the Westminster After Dark Strategy, highlighting areas like Oxford Street, The Strand, and Victoria Street as targeted zones for live… Continue reading Central London plans nightlife “zones” due to noise complaints from residents

Hackney pub and music venue The Gun has closed, cites rising costs

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Little Simz files $2.2 million lawsuit against her former producer Inflo

Simbiatu Ajikawo, who goes by the stage name Little Simz, is reportedly caught up in a legal dispute with her former producer, Inflo, over unpaid loans exceeding $2 million. According to Law360, Ajikawo filed a claim against Dean Cover, also known as Inflo, in January, alleging that he borrowed $2.2 million through various substantial sums.… Continue reading Little Simz files $2.2 million lawsuit against her former producer Inflo