Tag: Music Scene

Lambeth Council has released a list of 77 conditions that must be met for the O2 Academy Brixton to re-open for a series of test events. The venue closed following a crowd crush at an Asake concert earlier this year which left two dead and another in a critical condition. Since then, negotiations have taken… Continue reading Here are the 77 conditions Brixton Academy must meet to reopen

The city of Marseille in the south of France is about to see the opening of a brand new nightlife and arts venue, club coop, that promises to be a cultural space for marginalised communities. Due to a lack of such areas in Marseille, the new 200-capacity space is anticipated to welcome a new demographic… Continue reading New 200-capacity “cooperative nightlife and arts venue” to open in Marseille, club coop

Over the weekend, a thousands-strong rave in Bristol resulted in eight people being arrested. The police were called to an empty warehouse on Burcott Road in the Avonmouth area of Bristol. The event was stopped by the police at around 9:05PM on Saturday. Avon and Somerset police engaged with those they believe organized the event… Continue reading Eight people arrested following thousands-strong rave in Bristol

Teri Bristol, a pioneer in Chicago house music, has passed away at age 66 due to complications with kidney failure. Terry, born as Teresa K Bristol, passed away on September 27th, surrounded by her family. Her family posted on Facebook, saying that “Teri Bristol entered this world as a gift,” and that she “was undoubtedly… Continue reading Chicago house legend Teri Bristol has died aged 66

Hip-hop group the Fugees recently reunited for the first time since 2021 at the Global Citizen Festival, joining singer Lauryn Hill on stage. The group performed hits such as ‘Killing Me Softly’, ‘Ready or Not’, and ‘Fu-Gee-La’, delighting the audience with their surprise appearance. The Global Citizen Festival has been running for over a decade,… Continue reading Fugees reunite for their first performance since 2021

Earlier this month, a herd of sheep invaded a medicinal cannabis greenhouse in Thessaly, Greece, and consumed over 100kg of crops due to a food shortage caused by extreme flooding from Storm Daniel. The flooding, which killed 17 people and over 100,000 animals, still affects the plains today, with much of the grass used for… Continue reading Herd of sheep caught eating 100kg of cannabis

A new Sinéad O’Connor track was unveiled during the final episode of BBC drama The Woman in the Wall. The previously unreleased song, titled The Magdalene Song, is believed to be one of O’Connor’s final recordings before her death in July 2023. It was gifted to the producers of the BBC series before O’Connor’s untimely… Continue reading Unreleased Sinéad O’Connor track aired in Catholic church abuse TV show

MHD, a French rapper whose real name is Mohamed Sylla, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of a 23-year-old man in Paris back in 2018. The victim, identified as Loic K, was killed in a gang-related attack where he was first knocked down by a black Mercedes and then attacked… Continue reading French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder

This Friday, South London collectives Infa Red and Late Night Shopper, along with members of the North African diaspora, will be hosting a charity event called Dancing For Morocco & Libya. The event will raise funds for those affected by the recent Marrakesh earthquake and flooding in Libya. Venue MOT Unit 18 will play host… Continue reading South London’s Venue MOT to host fundraising Dancing for Morocco & Libya party

London-based DJ and producer Karen Nyame, known as KG, is launching a new label called Rhythm in the City. The label has debuted with the release of its first single, ‘P.L.L’ (Pretty Little Liar), which will feature on KG’s forthcoming EP ‘Red’. The new EP will showcase KG’s signature style that revamps UK club music… Continue reading Karen Nyame KG launches new label Rhythm In The City