Category: Club Scene

Arts Council England (ACE) has faced criticism after its update to the Relationship Framework policy, which urged funded organisations to consider the “reputational risks” of individuals making “overtly political statements.” ACE’s warning, made to National Portfolio Organisations and Investment Principles Support Organisations, caused fears that the council was seeking to limit freedom of expression. Almost… Continue reading Arts Council England clarifies position on “political statements” from grant-winning organisations

French electronic duo Justice have unveiled their music video for their latest single, “Generator.” Directed by Léa Ceheivi, the video features two humanoid robots engaging in X-rated activities before shedding their mechanical skin and revealing their humanity. Justice contends that the video explores how modern technology influences sexuality in society today. The duo has previously… Continue reading Justice share robot sex tape visual for new single ‘Generator’

Arthi has just made an exciting announcement about her debut residency at Phonox, a nightclub located in South London. Starting from April, Arthi will be delivering four events of multi-genre music each Friday, featuring a combination of reggaeton, UKG, UK funky, and Baile funk. The line-up for the night will be selected by Arthi herself… Continue reading Arthi announces her first-ever residency at London’s Phonox

MOTOPOL, a community-run events space located in Copenhagen, is set to close this week as the organisers were denied permission to throw cultural events within the former auto repair shop. The venue opened last year with the approval of municipal authorities, who recognized the demand for more cultural spaces in the city. Despite receiving support… Continue reading Copenhagen nightclub and community events space ​MOTOPOL to close this week

London-based DJ Raji Rags has recently teased the details of his first full EP, “Congratulations”, that will release this April, under his label, OTIH Records. Raj reveals the EP to be inspired by his personal and emotional experiences through the pandemic, his son’s birth, and personal health care scares. The EP consists of experimental sounds,… Continue reading ​Raji Rags reveals debut EP, ‘Congratulations’

Last summer, Sussex Police seized eight speakers from an illegal rave that took place in the Forest Row area of East Sussex, attended by just 50 people. As no one came forward to claim the equipment, it was recently sold on eBay by the police force. The “mixed brand” and well-used stack sold for £72.… Continue reading Sussex Police sell soundsystem confiscated from illegal rave on eBay

Hockley Social Club in Birmingham has joined forces with the We Out Here Festival to deliver a unique cultural experience in 2024. The converted factory has event-hosting facilities, DJ decks, and a sound system, making it perfect for electronic acts. The club will be home to UK electronic music producers, DJs, promoters, and collectives. We… Continue reading ​Birmingham Hockey Social Club teams up with We Out Here Festival for new electronic programme

The Swansea Music Venues Working Group has announced its flagship event, which will be called The Swansea Arena House Party. The event’s proceeds will support local grassroots music venues in the area. This announcement follows two years of test events and was made in partnership with Music Venue Trust (MVT). It is expected to have… Continue reading The Swansea Arena House Party shares line-up for grassroots music fundraising event

The BBC has revealed plans to expand its digital radio offerings with the launch of four new spin-off stations for Radio 1, 2, and 3. These new stations will broadcast on DAB+ and via BBC Sounds, and will provide a more in-depth look at the related music genres for each station. While currently unnamed, the… Continue reading BBC faces backlash after announcing new “spin-off” radio stations

UK rap trio Kneecap has accused the UK government of censorship after it revoked their application for the Music Export Growth Scheme. Although their application had initially been approved, it was later withdrawn. The trio, who hail from Belfast, said they had been told by an unnamed source that their 2019 tour poster “pissed off… Continue reading ​Kneecap consider legal action after arts funding “blocked” by UK government