Category: Club Scene

Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza have released the lineup for their joint season-opening party on 27th April, featuring artists such as ANYMA, Chris Stussy, and Eliza Rose. The two clubs have teamed up to offer a day-to-night party, starting at midday in Ushuaïa and finishing in the early hours at Hï Ibiza. This is not the… Continue reading Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza reveal line-ups for 2024 opening parties

Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert, otherwise known as Digga D, has been charged with involvement in the supply of cannabis after police raided his home in Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln last Wednesday (February 21). The raid began while Digga was in the middle of an Instagram Live. Police vehicles, dogs and drones were present during the two… Continue reading Digga D arrested and charged with drug offence following police raid on his home

The Co-op Live arena, scheduled to open in April, has been refused a 24-hour alcohol license for 25 days a year. The AO Arena, one of the major competitors of the Co-op Live Arena, denied the opening of the venue as a result of concerns over public safety. The license is expected to enable Co-op… Continue reading ​Manchester’s Co-op Live and AO Arena go head to head in licensing debate

The UK has had its largest ever seizure of Class A drugs, as authorities confiscated around 5.7 tonnes of cocaine at Southampton Port. The National Crime Agency (NCA) and Border Force worked together to make the haul on 8 February. The drugs were discovered within a consignment of bananas from South America. They had been… Continue reading 5.7 tonnes of cocaine found in banana shipment marks UK’s “largest” drugs bust

Brazil is set to open a new nightclub inside a Boeing 727-200 that has been decommissioned and refurbished for this purpose. Called JETSET, the nightclub aims to offer an experience that goes beyond music, with D-Edge founder Renato Ratier as the captain of this journey. The nightclub will be located at the dance music complex… Continue reading Nightclub set within a Boeing 727-200 to open in Brazil

Mavin Global, the African label behind many of the world’s biggest Afrobeat hits, is set to receive a majority investment from Universal Music Group (UMG). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2024, will help to accelerate the growth of Mavin Global’s outstanding creative platform. Founded in Lagos by Michael Collins Ajereh,… Continue reading ​Universal Music Group announces majority investment in Mavin Global

Since its launch on February 23rd, the campaign “DJs Against Apartheid” has gained over 500 signatures from electronic musicians recognizing the Palestinian cause. The list of supporters includes Logic1000, Saliah, Conducta, Mama Snake, and KAVARI. Artists from around the world have already pledged their support for the campaign, founded with the help of New York-based… Continue reading DJs Against Apartheid campaign reaches over 500 signatures in three days

The highly-anticipated programme for Hï Ibiza has been officially announced, boasting the likes of David Guetta, Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus and more for their upcoming residencies. The opening party for the 2024 season is set for April 27 at the Playa d’en Bossa nightclub, featuring Chris Stussy, Eliza Rose, Honey Dijon and 14 other artists… Continue reading Hï Ibiza announces 2024 residencies including Black Coffee, David Guetta and more

On March 2nd, a new book from Berlin-based publishing company Contingent Sounds will be released. Entitled ‘Switched On: The Dawn of Electronic Sound by Latin American Women’, it’s a work which focuses on the pioneering female talent emerging from South America in the early 20th century. Exploring avant-garde and experimental music, the 210-page volume features… Continue reading ​New book highlights the pioneering Latin American women in dance music

Richard Kylea Cowie Jr., professionally known as Wiley, has been stripped of his MBE title due to his antisemitic posts on social media in 2020. The grime MC was appointed an MBE for his services to music in 2018. However, the Orders, Decorations and Medals office removed the title due to the posts “bringing the… Continue reading Wiley officially stripped of MBE for antisemitic posts