New 120-capacity venue Crowd Club opens in Wuppertal, Germany

New 120-capacity venue Crowd Club opens in Wuppertal, Germany

Crowd Club, a new venue in Germany, recently opened its doors. Located in Wuppertal, the venue was launched on March 30 and features a 120-capacity space. The launch party was attended by many, including local artists Ayawa, Gîn Bali, Nastassia Frank and whoslulu. The event also featured sets by Jolani Jhones, D[NOWHERE]J and Sibathathu. Crowd… Continue reading New 120-capacity venue Crowd Club opens in Wuppertal, Germany

Ed Banger affiliate So Me to make directorial debut on upcoming Netflix film

Ed Banger affiliate So Me to make directorial debut on upcoming Netflix film

French artist So Me, an affiliate of Ed Banger Records, has announced his directorial debut with a new film coming to Netflix. The untitled project began production on February 26 and, according to DJ Mag, it will showcase the career of a DJ from its peak to its decline. The film stars Vincent Cassel as… Continue reading Ed Banger affiliate So Me to make directorial debut on upcoming Netflix film

New print magazine No One will focus on underground queer nightlife

New print magazine No One will focus on underground queer nightlife

No One Magazine is a novel print publication that aims to showcase the versatility and creativity of queer culture all over the globe through nightlife. Each edition takes readers on a tour of a different city, serving as an intimate account of queer identity’s ever-changing dynamics by documenting the communities and collectives residing there. The… Continue reading New print magazine No One will focus on underground queer nightlife

​Grandmaster Flash drummer and producer Keith LeBlanc has passed away

​Grandmaster Flash drummer and producer Keith LeBlanc has passed away

Keith LeBlanc, the prolific drummer, record producer, and collaborator with Grandmaster Flash, has passed away according to his record label, On-U Sound. The label announced the news on Twitter, stating “All of us at On-U Sound are heartbroken to share the news that the great Keith LeBlanc has passed away. An incredible drummer, producer, and… Continue reading ​Grandmaster Flash drummer and producer Keith LeBlanc has passed away

MOGA Caparica completes 2024 line-up with Acid Pauli, DESIREE, Dixon and more

MOGA Caparica completes 2024 line-up with Acid Pauli, DESIREE, Dixon and more

MOGA, the travelling festival, has revealed its complete lineup for 2024, where it will take over Lisbon’s beaches as a fully-fledged festival. Running from May 29 – June 2 in Costa da Caparica, the boutique festival returns with an eclectic lineup of the highest quality electronic acts, including both emerging talent and renowned names. The… Continue reading MOGA Caparica completes 2024 line-up with Acid Pauli, DESIREE, Dixon and more

Industry experts publish “groundbreaking” guide on crowd safety

Industry experts publish “groundbreaking” guide on crowd safety

In response to the incidents of injury and loss of life caused by crowd surges in recent years, a group of UK industry experts collaborated to create a crowd management framework for venue operators and event organizers. The framework is called ‘Safer Crowds, Safer Venues’ and aims to provide crowd management guidance for indoor venues… Continue reading Industry experts publish “groundbreaking” guide on crowd safety

Sziget announces second wave of acts for 2024, including Skrillex and Modeselektor

Sziget announces second wave of acts for 2024, including Skrillex and Modeselektor

The Sziget festival, held on Budapest’s Óbudai-sziget island from August 7-12, has announced the second wave of acts for its upcoming 2024 event. With a reputation as one of Europe’s biggest festivals, Sziget attracts a diverse range of international performers, and this year is no different. The six-day festival will feature performances from artists such as… Continue reading Sziget announces second wave of acts for 2024, including Skrillex and Modeselektor

House music is the most popular club genre in the UK, study reveals

House music is the most popular club genre in the UK, study reveals

A recent study conducted by A2D2 on April 2, using data gathered from Resident Advisor, has revealed that house music is the most popular genre of club music in the UK, reigning supreme in nine out of 16 cities. Among these cities are London, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Cardiff, and Edinburgh. Techno came… Continue reading House music is the most popular club genre in the UK, study reveals

DJ Priya launches free ‘DJ School’ in Brighton for beginner DJs

DJ Priya launches free ‘DJ School’ in Brighton for beginner DJs

DJ Priya has announced that she will be hosting a free six-week course of DJing workshops in Brighton this spring through summer aimed at beginners, people of colour and those from low-income backgrounds. The “DJ Priya’s DJ School” will provide classes during the evenings in Hove from April 23 to May 22. Attendees will learn… Continue reading DJ Priya launches free ‘DJ School’ in Brighton for beginner DJs

New documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at UK festival production

New documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at UK festival production

The Fair, a festival production company, has recently launched a new documentary called It Takes A Village. The film depicts the work that goes on behind the scenes of holding festivals and events and seeks to create further support for the industry and its workers. The Fair hopes that the documentary can ‘shine a light… Continue reading New documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at UK festival production