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DREAM NATION 2021. The unmissable festival of electronic cultures is back in France on 17 and 18 September 2021.

The 2021 edition of the Dream Nation Festival will be held on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 September in a new 100% open-air format. Dream Nation, Heading For The 8th Edition. Dream Nation is making its 8th edition official on 17 and 18 September 2021 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Le Bourget in a new open-air format. We are looking forward to a historic edition. Continue reading DREAM NATION 2021. The unmissable festival of electronic cultures is back in France on 17 and 18 September 2021.

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MOOVIN FESTIVAL 2021. Festival returns this August with Sugar Hill Gang, Basement Jaxx, Todd Terje, Mr Scruff and more.

The long wait is finally over. Moovin Festival will be back from August 27th – 29th 2021 at the idyllic Whitebottom Farm in Etherow Country Park just south of Manchester. The first wave of names is a typically eclectic mix spanning every sound and scene, from newcomers to legends and everything in between. Headlining proceedings are hip hop heavyweights Naughty By Nature who make a rare UK appearance & dance titans Basement Jaxx who will be mixing it up with the likes of Reggae / Dub legend Eek A Mouse, the unique sounds of Asian Dub Foundation ,deep digging music aficionados including Todd Terje, Mr Scruff, Krafty Kuts, Graeme Park, alongside some of the freshest live acts and DJs spanning many genres from Afrobeat collectives, beatboxing violinists, world music innovators, to the Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute band “Elvana”and so much more! Moovin Festival always brings up some of the most interesting and quirky line ups around. Demand is set to be huge for this much loved festival with most tickets sold prior to the line up being announced. Continue reading MOOVIN FESTIVAL 2021. Festival returns this August with Sugar Hill Gang, Basement Jaxx, Todd Terje, Mr Scruff and more.

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BINGO RAVE 2021. An explosive rave is coming to the UK this summer.

After the bleak year that was, everyone is looking for eccentric thrills and entertaining spills this summer. And they don’t come much more explosive than an immersive Bingo Rave with Bingo Loco. For the first time ever, this worldwide brand is bringing epic throwback tunes, showers of confetti, outrageous performers and so much more to a major city near you this July. Continue reading BINGO RAVE 2021. An explosive rave is coming to the UK this summer.

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GUSGUS. Icelandic electronic trio unveil long-awaited 11th studio album Mobile Home.

World-renowned group GusGus have returned with their 11th studio album, the highly emotive Mobile Home, marking their first album release since 2018. The collective once again prove their commitment to pushing their artistic boundaries as they release one of their most ambitious and powerful albums in decades. For their latest record, GusGus call on VÖK’s lead singer Margrét Rán to help expand their style, keeping the collective’s sound as fresh as ever. The 9-track album is out now via their own Oroom imprint and features a concoction of electronic rock, ambient, darkwave, downtempo, and synthpop. Continue reading GUSGUS. Icelandic electronic trio unveil long-awaited 11th studio album Mobile Home.

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PETE TONG & DAVID RODIGAN. Headline the UK’s biggest soul & reggae event.

Amazing sunsets, iconic white cliffs and unspoilt golden sands. An incredibly rare soul set from dance music icon Pete Tong, lashings of reggae from one of the scene’s most towering and pioneering figures in David Rodigan, endless funk and rare grooves from Norman Jay and world renowned jazz trumpeter Tom Browne, as well as five different arenas and more than 40 other acts. You can expect all this as well as comfortable accommodation and welcoming atmospheres when the Platinum Soul and Reggae hosts the biggest ever event of its kind at the newly renovated Pontins Camber Sands from July 16th – 19th 2021. Continue reading PETE TONG & DAVID RODIGAN. Headline the UK’s biggest soul & reggae event.

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SÓNAR 2022. Festival unveils its first artists for Sónar Barcelona.

Sónar unveils the first 32 artists of the festival program taking place on 16.17.18. June 2022 in its usual venues of Fira Montjuic and Fira Gran Via, Barcelona. Highlights of the eagerly anticipated 2022 edition include living legends of electronica The Chemical Brothers presenting new music and a new AV show, as well as new live shows from The Blaze, Arca, Oneohtrix Point Never, Princess Nokia, Channel Tres, Serpentwithfeet, Joy Orbison, Louisahhh and many more. Continue reading SÓNAR 2022. Festival unveils its first artists for Sónar Barcelona.

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ORANGE YARD. New London nightclub unveils re-opening lineups with Chelina Manuhutu, Amine Edge & Dance, Brina Knauss and more.

Nestled away in the backstreets of London’s bustling Soho district is Orange Yard. It is a personal and intimate club set to bring something utterly fresh and exciting to the capital with a next-level Funktion One system, specially designed sound treatment, and two atmospheric spaces – the outdoor terrace and a cosy inside dancefloor for 300 people. May 17th marks the much-anticipated re-launch with the likes of Mike Dunn, Viken Arman, Kevin de Vries, Briana Knauss and Chelina Manuhutu all supplying the sounds this season. Continue reading ORANGE YARD. New London nightclub unveils re-opening lineups with Chelina Manuhutu, Amine Edge & Dance, Brina Knauss and more.

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BMC 2021. Waterbear – The College of Music announces Carl Cox Scholarship Award.

BMC Partners, WaterBear – The College of Music have announced a new scholarship award with one of the world’s best-known and best-loved DJs, Carl Cox. As pioneer of electronic dance music, Carl Cox has been at the pinnacle of his profession for nearly three decades and continues to innovate and inspire through his music. Continue reading BMC 2021. Waterbear – The College of Music announces Carl Cox Scholarship Award.

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SÓNAR 2021. Sónar and UPC present AI and Music Festival – Exploring connections between AI and Music.

Sónar is pleased to invite you this Thursday 13th May from 17:00 – 19:00 to attend the collaborative workshop Exploring connections between AI and Music. The virtual event will bring together a panel of pioneering artists – YACHT, Mouse on Mars and Ivan Paz – and experts in Artificial Intelligence and machine learining – Michela Milano (Università di Bologna), Jordi Pons (Dolby) y Javier Ruiz (UPC) – to explore the connections between AI and musical creation. Continue reading SÓNAR 2021. Sónar and UPC present AI and Music Festival – Exploring connections between AI and Music.

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ANNIE MAC. DJ and broadcaster is leaving BBC Radio 1, her last show will air on July 30th, 2021.

The Irish DJ joined the UK station in 2004 and soon became one of its top personalities. She hosted several shows, including Annie Mac’s Dance Party in the coveted Friday evening slot, which she still holds. Her final broadcast will be on July 30th, 2021. Continue reading ANNIE MAC. DJ and broadcaster is leaving BBC Radio 1, her last show will air on July 30th, 2021.

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FESTICKET. Festicket Live partners with Clubbing TV on exciting new live streaming offering.

The partnership will bring together Clubbing TV’s extensive onsite production experience with Event Genius’ ticketing platform and marketing reach, turning the Festicket Live product into a truly end-to-end service. Event Genius have partnered with the music and lifestyle TV channel Clubbing TV to further develop their online streaming platform Festicket Live. Continue reading FESTICKET. Festicket Live partners with Clubbing TV on exciting new live streaming offering.

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GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE. Virtual exhibition honors pioneers, instruments & history of electronic music.

Google Arts & Culture, Google’s not-for-profit platform, has launched a virtual exhibit showcase it’s all about the history of electronic music, music makers and producers over the past century. The exhibit is called Music, Makers & Machines, looking at some of the original synth makers, from the first synth in 1895, to pioneers across the world and notable artists today. Continue reading GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE. Virtual exhibition honors pioneers, instruments & history of electronic music.

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