Category: Club Scene

Giggs, the renowned UK rapper, has released a statement through Instagram urging his followers to support the Art Not Evidence campaign. The campaign aims to prevent courts from using creative and artistic expressions, including music videos and lyrics, as evidence in criminal trials. Giggs has a personal connection to the issue, as his own lyrics… Continue reading Giggs urges support for Art Not Evidence campaign to end the use of rap lyrics in court

Manchester is set to play host to a photography exhibition celebrating modern rave culture, according to an announcement from the city’s Smolensky Gallery. “Knees Up” is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, and has been organised by Tough Luck, a photographic archive dedicated to dance music cultures. Photographers displaying their work include Cinshot, George Verinder, Laks,… Continue reading ​Photography exhibition exploring “modern rave culture” to land in Manchester

Organizers of the Glastonbury festival have issued a warning to attendees about fake ticket sales. With no re-sale date announced yet, the festival has urged fans to be cautious of fake promotions and to avoid falling victim to fake operators and touts. If anyone has doubts about any organization offering tickets, accommodation, or competitions related… Continue reading Glastonbury warns against “bogus” online ticket scams

Grime artist Skepta has issued an apology after backlash over the artwork for his upcoming single ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’ which was uploaded onto social media on January 9. The artwork, which featured a group of shaved-headed people in matching shirts, included the track name tattooed on the back of one person’s head, leading some… Continue reading Skepta removes single artwork following criticism around Holocaust comparisons

British DJ Michael Bibi has announced his return to the decks with a new tour in 2024 after overcoming cancer last year. The tour, dubbed “One Life,” is still in its planning phase with no official dates announced. However, fans can sign up to pre-register for upcoming ticket sales. In June 2021, the DJ was… Continue reading ​Michael Bibi announces return to the decks, with 2024 tour ‘One Life’

Two British Mayors are set to participate in their third annual charity DJ battle to raise funds for homeless charity organization, A Bed Every Night. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotheram, Mayor of Liverpool City Region, will perform a set at Liverpool’s event space, bar, and music venue, Camp and Furnace, on… Continue reading Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram set to go head-to-head in charity DJ battle

ByteDance’s music streaming service Resso has announced the closure of its operations in India as of January 31. The move comes as the Indian government launched an investigation into the company’s data handling policy. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had sought information on the data processing of Indian customers by the company. According… Continue reading ByteDance-owned app Resso to cease service in India amid data handling probe

Prince’s estate is facing another legal battle as the advisors of the late musician’s assets are being sued by heirs seeking to remove them from their role. In 2016, Prince passed away aged 57 without any spouse or children, leaving his entire estate to his six half-siblings. Four years later, a years-long lawsuit concerning the… Continue reading Prince’s estate faces new lawsuit, following internal dispute

A Greener Future (AGF) has released its list of festivals and events that have been granted a Certification for Sustainability. Included among the recipients are Primavera Sound, Boomtown, and Sziget. The events covered a broad range, from small local festivals to huge international events. The AGF certification has four grades of certification, running from “Outstanding”… Continue reading Primavera Sound, Boomtown and Sziget among “world’s greenest festivals” according to AGF

Los Angeles radio station, dublab, has been awarded a grant to program music and art in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the next three to five years, according to the broadcaster. In a tweet, dublab confirmed the news through a video with interior shots of the airport along… Continue reading dublab to curate art and music programme for LAX