Category: Club Scene

R. Kelly’s attempt to appeal his federal racketeering and sex trafficking conviction, as well as the consequential 30-year prison sentence he received, has been rejected. This decision came after a trial in Brooklyn, New York, where he was found guilty by a jury in 2021. Testimonies from 11 individuals who accused him were essential in… Continue reading R. Kelly’s appeal against 30-year prison sentence has been denied

Plans for a new late-night jazz bar in Central London have faced opposition from the Metropolitan Police, who have expressed concerns about the safety of potential attendees. The proposal for a London branch of the renowned Blue Note Jazz Club from New York City was initially put forward in November. The venue would be situated… Continue reading Met Police oppose opening of jazz bar over claims it could “add to crime, disorder and public nuisance”

A long-awaited Avicii track has finally been released almost ten years after the beloved DJ and producer performed it at his last show. Titled ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’, the track dropped on February 14 through Interscope Records and Pophouse with authorization from the Avicii Estate. The decision to release this posthumous track… Continue reading ​Posthumous Avicii track released, ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’

“18% of grassroots venues have closed in the past two years, many of which were so important to me,” Ahadadream explained. In January, the Music Venue Trust released a report revealing that a grassroots music venue was shuttered every two weeks throughout 2024, with 25 spaces closing over the course of the year. Read this… Continue reading ​Fundraiser event set up to help save Deptford venue AAJA from closure

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Forbidden Forest has recently revealed 16 new artists set to perform at the 2025 edition of the festival. Acts such as Chris Stussy, Andy C, I Hate Models, and Sam Divine are all confirmed to be gracing the stages of the Leicestershire-based event. The festival will take place at the historic Belvoir Castle from May… Continue reading Forbidden Forest add Chris Stussy, Andy C and Sam Divine to 2025 line-up

The upcoming exhibition at the Barbican Centre, titled “Feel the Sound,” will be an immersive experience exploring our personal relationship to sound. Running from May 22 to August 31, this exhibition will feature 11 installations and commissions spread across various parts of the Barbican Centre. Among these installations, the underground car park will be used… Continue reading Barbican Centre to transform car park into subterranean club space for new exhibition

Recent research has shown that DJs are classified as “skilled workers” under the UK’s post-Brexit Visa rules. A study analyzing Home Office data from 2021-2024 revealed that DJs were part of a group of “middle skilled” workers who were granted visas during that period. Alongside professions like cabin crew, fitness instructors, and veterinary nurses, DJs… Continue reading “DJ” among professions included in UK’s skilled worker visa list

SXSW London recently announced the initial lineup of speakers and performers for its inaugural European event. Taking place in various venues around Shoreditch, East London, from June 2 to 7, the festival will feature a diverse range of activities including talks, screenings, exhibitions, tech showcases, and music performances. Among the first wave of performers announced… Continue reading SXSW London conference passes priced at £1,000

Plans have been finalized for a memorial to be built in honour of the victims of the tragic 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. The Pulse Advisory Committee in Orlando has officially approved the design for the memorial, which will be constructed on the site of the nightclub, marking a decade since the horrific attack… Continue reading ​Design plans for Pulse nightclub memorial approved by Orlando committee