Northern Ireland’s AVA Festival has unveiled its full line-up and stage breakdowns for its upcoming 10th edition. The event is set to take place at Titanic Slipways in Belfast from May 31 to June 1. With more than 50 artists across two days, the festival will feature new additions to its line-up, including Ross From… Continue reading Belfast’s AVA Festival unveils 10th anniversary line-up, stage splits, and afterparties
Category: Club Scene
Arcadia shares details of new arena for Glastonbury 2024, The Dragonfly
The renowned creative art company, Arcadia, has announced the creation of a new arena called The Dragonfly for this year’s Glastonbury Festival. The Dragonfly is the latest addition to the fleet of bio-mechanical creatures that Arcadia operates. According to a statement from Arcadia, this new arena has been created from an ex-Royal Navy helicopter which… Continue reading Arcadia shares details of new arena for Glastonbury 2024, The Dragonfly
New 300-capacity open-air venue to open in London, Camden Courtyard
Camden Courtyard, the team behind the Electric Ballroom in London, has announced the opening of a new 300-capacity music venue this July. The open-air location will provide an opportunity for guests to drink, dine, and dance in the same location. It will also feature live acts, DJs, bands, and branded nights from various event planners.… Continue reading New 300-capacity open-air venue to open in London, Camden Courtyard
‘The Artist Pledge’ calls on arena-selling artists to support grassroots music
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has launched a new campaign to encourage artists to support grassroots music when they reach arena-selling levels. The “Artist Pledge” scheme was announced on May 21st and asks artists to commit to helping grassroots venues, artists, and promoters by pledging to a ticket levy on arena-sized gigs. According to Music Venue… Continue reading ‘The Artist Pledge’ calls on arena-selling artists to support grassroots music
A new 5,000 capacity warehouse venue is opening in New York
Brooklyn is about the get a massive new cultural and arts space, courtesy of events and festival promoters, Broadwick Live. In partnership with US design firm TCE Presents, the space will occupy 104,000 square feet and is located within Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Brooklyn Storehouse will feature set builds, innovative, experience-driven music shows, immersive art… Continue reading A new 5,000 capacity warehouse venue is opening in New York
BBC News presenter Ros Atkins to perform DJ set at Glastonbury
Ros Atkins, a BBC news presenter, has announced that he will perform at Glastonbury’s Stonebridge stage this summer with a “one-off drum and bass set,” after revealing his past as a drum and bass DJ in 2022. Alongside Atkins, the line-up will also include Batu B2B Bradley Zero, Sally C, Daphni, Groove Armada, and fellow… Continue reading BBC News presenter Ros Atkins to perform DJ set at Glastonbury
Victoria Monét forced to cancel upcoming shows due to “ongoing health issues”
Victoria Monét, the R&B artist, has cancelled several upcoming performances due to ongoing health issues. Monét announced her cancellations on her Instagram story, expressing her regret that she will be unable to perform at events such as New York’s Governors Ball, Blavity Festival in Nashville, and next weekend’s Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. Monét apologised for… Continue reading Victoria Monét forced to cancel upcoming shows due to “ongoing health issues”
69% of vinyl buyers say they want more environmentally friendly records
More than two-thirds of vinyl collectors are willing to buy more records if they are made in an environmentally friendly manner, according to a new study by Key Production. The resound demand for eco-friendly music was echoed by 77% of respondents stating that they would pay a premium for environmentally reduced-impact records. Despite a small… Continue reading 69% of vinyl buyers say they want more environmentally friendly records
Moby shares new track featuring the late Benjamin Zephaniah, ‘where is your pride?’
Electronic music artist Moby has released a new track titled “where is your pride?” that features dub poet and animal rights activist Benjamin Zephaniah, who passed away in December 2023 at the age of 65. The track features spoken word poetry from Zephaniah over a breakbeat, with a “powerful message” delivered in his characteristic, flowing… Continue reading Moby shares new track featuring the late Benjamin Zephaniah, ‘where is your pride?’
Pioneering disco DJ and vocalist Franchino has died aged 71
Franchino, a pioneering disco DJ and vocalist, has lost his life at the age of 71, his family and friends have confirmed. According to his official Instagram page, the Tuscan-born artist passed away yesterday, May 19th, after a long-term illness which caused him to be hospitalized for weeks. His family and closest friends communicated the… Continue reading Pioneering disco DJ and vocalist Franchino has died aged 71