EVENTS
David Guetta and MORTEN Announce Special B2B “Future Rave” DJ Set
Fresh off the release of their “Future Rave” remix of David Guetta and Sia‘s “Let’s Love,” Guetta and MORTEN are teaming up for their debut B2B set under the umbrella of their patented sound. MORTEN took to Twitter to announce the forthcoming DJ set, which is going down this Friday, October 30th in celebration of 1001Tracklists‘ “Top 101 Producers” reveal. In the tweet, the Danish super-producer told fans to expect “a lot of new IDs” before playing out a track that serves as a preview of what to expect during the performance, a high-energy electro house sound. To pump yourself up for Guetta and MORTEN’s first-ever “future rave” B2B set, check out their interview with EDM.com from earlier this summer in whic...
Red Hat’s Sub-Saharan Track Event Goes Virtual
Red Hat is preparing for the 2020 edition of its annual Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Regional Forum. Dubbed “the open-source event of the year”, the forum is moving to a region-specific virtual experience. The event will take place on 3 November 2020 from 10:30 to 16:00, and promises inspiring presentations, technical sessions, and live demos – all set to take place from 12:00. After the general sessions, breakout sessions have been scheduled, so open source enthusiasts can learn more from regional customers and local Red Hatters. The Sub-Saharan Africa track will discuss codeless integration, digital transformation, Ansible, virtualisation, Linux®, and more. Red Hat, strives to develop software that pushes the boundaries of technological ability. Our Sub-Saharan Africa tra...
Watch Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland Discuss the Evolution of Their Sounds in ADE Chat
The 2020 edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event was fully virtual this year. Adapting to the new normal of the Zoom age, organizers opted to broadcast an expansive slate of programming via video conference and brought in a bevy of dance music industry vets to offer courses, workshops, and more. A highlight, however, was “The Evolution Of Our Sounds,” a discussion between Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland. Moderated by BBC Radio 1‘s Danny Howard, the chat featured an exclusive and rare glimpse into how each of the panelist’s respective artistries have grown throughout the years from their humble beginnings. It’s interesting to hear the perspectives of Timbaland—who remains one of the most prolific producers in the contemporary scene—since ...
Defected Records to Staff New Livestream Festival Series With Nightlife Professionals Displaced by Pandemic
Standing in solidarity with the global events industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Defected Records is launching a series of livestream events featuring a roster of top dance music talent. The announcement follows in the wake of the venerated UK imprint’s successful virtual festivals, which were delivered weekly in the first half of the year. Defected’s We Dance As One livestream festivals will see DJs playing from their favorite local nightclubs, which currently lay dormant due to ongoing event restrictions. In the first livestream fest, Sam Devine will broadcast from the historic Ministry of Sound while CamelPhat will take to their own club, Mansion Liverpool. Carl Cox, Dennis Ferrer, Natasha Diggs and more will also be taking part. Defected is using the opportunity...
Subtronics to Rattle Arizona With Back-to-Back Pod Concert Shows
Socially distant pod concert series continue at Arizona’s Rawhide Events Center with back-to-back shows from Subtronics on deck. It is the fifth pod concert series being thrown by Relentless Beats, who have brought out fellow bass music heavyweights Kayzo, NGHTMRE, and more in recent months. The outdoor venue maintains CDC guidelines by dividing groups into distinct sections, each 8×10 and 6-feet apart. Face masks will additionally be required at the venue. The timing couldn’t be more ideal for Subtronics to hit the road, given his recent mind-melting EP, String Theory. It’s the bass music producer’s second EP this year following the release of Scream Saver in early 2020. With a pipeline of new music ready to be tested out live, there’s li...
Ferry Corsten Announces Three-Part Livestream Series, “Chronos”
Fresh off his rare back-to-back vinyl set with Armin van Buuren, veteran trance producer Ferry Corsten has announced a three-part livestream series as he celebrates 20 years in the industry. Titled Chronos, the series will find Corsten showcasing a trio of unique sets, allowing viewers to choose which journey the trance legend will take them on. The first of these performances will take place on Friday, October 30th and will be a retrospective, featuring Corsten’s early works. Fans tuned in to the broadcast will step back in time as they see the trance tastemaker reach into his extensive collection to play the music that has helped shape his career. The second livestream will coincide with Corsten’s birthday on Friday, December 4th. Viewers will have a front-row ticket to ...
Insomniac Reveals Reimagined Dreamstate SoCal Park ‘N Rave
Insomniac Events has announced the return of its all-trance festival, Dreamstate SoCal, albeit in a more COVID-friendly atmosphere. Presented as part of the company’s “Park ‘N Rave” concert series, this year’s edition will see a change in format, allowing for safe revelry while adhering to local pandemic guidelines. Scheduled to take place Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, the grounds of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California will once again play host to ethereal beats and entrancing melodies. Headlining the two-day event are acts that span the entire spectrum of the genre, from psytrance to progressive. Notable artists scheduled to perform include Cosmic Gate, Markus Schulz, Infected Mushroom, Jason Ross, Paul Oakenfold, Fatum, K...
Look Inside REZZ’s Limited Run of Intimate, Socially Distanced Drive-In Raves
Last week, EDM’s “Space Mom” REZZ took to the road in the United States for a limited and intimate run of drive-in concerts. With fellow rising star and collaborator Grabbitz in tow, REZZ made stops in Atlanta, Columbus, and Chicago to bring her astounding performances and visuals to audiences hungry for some semblance of a normal music event amid the chaos contrived by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the drive-in format is a novel concept for concert-goers, it appears that REZZ and Grabbitz put on three delightful events to help those fans get their fix of live electronic music in the quarantined United States. In accordance with all nationwide and local regulations, REZZ’s concerts last week provided a safe and exciting experience for her fans in those three c...
Audius to Celebrate Mainnet Launch With Livestreamed deadmau5 Concert
Audius mainnet is going live to the sounds of deadmau5 and RAC. The Audius platform is officially counting down the end of the old music industry and rise of something new with the platform’s mainnet launch announcement. Audius is a blockchain-based streaming startup that is peer-to-peer, which allows artists to be paid royalties instantly through a native digital currency. The company has enlisted RAC and deadmau5, who have previously embraced the project as ambassadors, to perform live this Friday on Twitch. The concert should be a flashpoint for the app, which has already posted explosive month-over-month growth of 30%. The mainnet launch, signifying the rollout of the blockchain product, is a necessary next step that will spur mass adoption. Despite being a small fish in a large ...
How to Effectively Enable a Remote Workforce
While a mobile workforce has long been possible, thanks to the availability of cloud technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked the adoption of remote-working practices. And as we move forward, it’s likely that a cloud-based workforce will be the foundation of how organisations operate, compete, and succeed. Leaders in tech will need to embrace the philosophy of remote working, particularly when it comes to rethinking the core concepts of infrastructure, workplace productivity, and business processes. The Migration to the Cloud Webinar will allow you to develop new cloud-collaboration strategies to get the most out of your work-from-anywhere teams. Through this interactive programme, taking place on 22 October 2020, attendees will learn how to manage remote workers while unpacking th...
Insomniac Announces Halloween “Park ‘N Rave” Drive-In Festival
After the successful launch of its weekly “Park ‘N Rave” concert series, Insomniac Events has floored the pedal of its foray into the drive-in show scene with its latest installment—a special Halloween edition. Dubbed “BOO!,” the two-day festival will go down Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California. True to Insomniac fashion, the venerated dance music event promoter recruited a stellar lineup of DJs for the Halloween extravaganza. Friday night will feature JOYRYDE, Wax Motif, Drezo, and Dustycloud. Descending on the lot Halloween night will be SAYMYNAME, Dr. Fresch, Noizu, and Blossom. Insomniac Events Car passes will start at $200 and will permit up to five adults per vehicle and pri...
Seven Lions Announces Halloween-Themed Stream With Kill The Noise, MitiS, Gem & Tauri
Spooky season is officially upon us, and Seven Lions is here with an early Halloween treat. The melodic bass maven has announced a special Halloween-themed edition of his patented “Visions” livestream series. Joining him to grace the virtual stage are Kill The Noise, MitiS, and Gem & Tauri, the latter of whom recently dropped the first-ever house music EP released on the renowned Ophelia Records imprint. Ophelia label head Seven Lions took to Twitter to announce the stream and invite fans to show out in their best costumes. “Halloween is my favorite holiday, and to celebrate it this year the only way we can, we’re doing a Halloween themed Visions!” he wrote. “This Saturday night, put on your costumes and join me, [Gem & Tauri]...
