Visa refusals for African and Asian touring artists seeking to perform in the UK and the EU are “humiliating and costly,” according to a report in The Guardian. Price hikes in early 2023 of 15% for work and tourist visas have widened the inequality in rejection rates by country of origin, according to a study… Continue reading UK and EU visa rejection rates for African and Asian artists are ‘unfair’ and limit cultural diversity
Category: Club Scene
Black Artist Database teams up with Tottenham’s MOKO on Hurricane Beryl fundraiser
A fundraising event for Hurricane Beryl affected individuals has been announced by the Black Artist Database (B.A.D) in collaboration with MOKO Tottenham. The event is scheduled to take place on July 20th, and will feature reggae and dance music DJs such as ELLADHC, Isaac Carter, T Dunn, Ellaweeez, and Mighty Ruler Soundsystem, along with some… Continue reading Black Artist Database teams up with Tottenham’s MOKO on Hurricane Beryl fundraiser
London’s Wireless Festival will finish early on Sunday due to Euros final
Wireless festival, one of UK’s biggest music festivals, has decided to end its Sunday night early so that football fans can catch the Euros 2024 final. The festival announced that it would cut the night off at 7:PM, giving the attendees enough time to travel home and watch the match. This announcement came after Tyla… Continue reading London’s Wireless Festival will finish early on Sunday due to Euros final
Kelly Lee Owens shares details of forthcoming album, ‘Dreamstate’
Kelly Lee Owens has announced the details of her upcoming fourth album, ‘Dreamstate’, set to be released on October 18 via new dance music label, dh2. The album features ten tracks, combining hard techno with emotive pop and will include collaborations with artists such as BICEP and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers. George Daniel,… Continue reading Kelly Lee Owens shares details of forthcoming album, ‘Dreamstate’
John Stones: “I love the feeling of house music”
John Stones, English footballer and Manchester City centre-back, spoke about his love for house music before the Euro 2024 final. During an interview with BBC 5 Live Sport ahead of the final, Stones shared his match day listening habits on the Football Daily Podcast along with other England squad members. He revealed that he has… Continue reading John Stones: “I love the feeling of house music”
Or:la shares details of debut album ‘Trusting Theta’
Or:la, the Irish DJ and music producer, has announced the release of her debut album ‘Trusting Theta’. The album is due to be launched on the ‘fabric Originals’ label on September 20th, following on from her previous release of ‘Fired Up’. A new single called ‘Chant’ has been released alongside the news, which features Or:la’s… Continue reading Or:la shares details of debut album ‘Trusting Theta’
63% of acts booked in the UK are all-male, report finds
A new report has highlighted that 63% of acts booked at UK music festivals are either male or all-male groups. Despite Glastonbury making history with more female headliners than male, there is still a significant lack of gender balance within the line-ups of major festivals. Data from the UK’s top ten festivals confirms that women… Continue reading 63% of acts booked in the UK are all-male, report finds
Universal Music UK to merge EMI and Island labels in new restructuring
Universal Music UK has announced that EMI Records and Island Records will be merged as a new restructuring move from October 1, 2024. According to an internal memo seen by Billboard, the merger will create a joint imprint known as the Island EMI Label Group. This restructuring move follows the formation of Interscope Capitol and… Continue reading Universal Music UK to merge EMI and Island labels in new restructuring
98% of young musicians in Northern England never had chance to perform live, study reveals
The latest study conducted by Youth Music named Sound of the Next Generation (SONG) has highlighted a significant gap in opportunities available to young musicians in the North and South of England. The findings brought to light that 98% of young artists living in the North of England have never performed at local music venues.… Continue reading 98% of young musicians in Northern England never had chance to perform live, study reveals
William Stover, producer behind Chicago house classic ‘I’ll Never Let You Go’, has died
William Stover, the famous producer behind the Chicago house classic ‘I’ll Never Let You Go’, has passed away. Chuck E., a friend and fellow producer, confirmed the news with a post on Facebook, stating that “We lost another great House Legend, William ‘Chubby’ Stover.” According to Chip E., Stover had many health issues and surgeries… Continue reading William Stover, producer behind Chicago house classic ‘I’ll Never Let You Go’, has died