EVENTS
Electric Zoo Forced to Abandon 2020 Festival After NYC Mayor Cancels Large Events Through September
Following the announcement by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio that all large events in the city are to be cancelled through September, famed festival brand Electric Zoo officially pulled the plug on its 2020 event. Back in February 2020, organizers took to social media to share a pre-sale registration link and announce the 2020 theme, “Supernaturals.” In an official statement shared via the fest’s Instagram page, representatives shed some light on the impetus behind their decision. “On July 9th, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced all large events will be canceled through September 30th,” the statement reads. “Regrettably, we must stop all the preparations for 2020 Electric Zoo: Supernaturals and reschedule the festival ...
South African Artist Shimza Announces First-Ever Livestream from Robben Island on Mandela Day
On July 18th, 2020, South African producer Shimza will make history by becoming the first artist to livestream from Robben Island on Mandela Day. On Air Entertainment Shimza is a renowned figure in the global dance music scene, championing the afro tech sound while using his platform as a dedicated philanthropist. He will host his annual “One Man Show” event at one of the world’s most politically symbolic locations on his nation’s most revered holiday as a way to raise funds for those affected by COVID-19 through The Kolisi Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Shimuzic Foundation, and Robben Island itself. Shimza’s aim for the livestream is to help educate the youth on South Africa’s rich heritage and the location’s histo...
Armin van Buuren and Nicky Romero are DJing a Virtual B2B Set
To celebrate the release of their highly anticipated collaboration “I Need You to Know,” which officially released today, Armin van Buuren and Nicky Romero are taking to the virtual stage for a momentous B2B livestream set. The Dutch compatriots are two of the leading figures in electronic dance music, producing some of the most inescapable progressive house and trance songs the genres have ever seen. They will be patching into the stream simultaneously for a never-seen-before virtual B2B set from the comfort of their own studios. “Nicky Romero and I have known each other for years, so it’s kind of strange that we hadn’t yet made a record together until today, even though he made an amazing remix of my track ‘Unlove You’, said van Buuren in a press...
Zedd Announces Special Livestream to Review Music from Fans and Aspiring Producers
Zedd took to social media yesterday, July 9th, to announce a forthcoming livestream in which he will give personalized feedback to music from his fans. He will be airing the special “feedback stream” tomorrow, July 11th, on his Twitch channel and is inviting fans and inspiring producers to upload their music ahead of its debut. “I’m gonna be going through all of the ideas as much as I can,” the Grammy Award winner said in a video shared on Instagram. “And I will be giving you my honest feedback, so don’t upload it if you don’t want my honest feedback, because it’s probably not going to be always nice. I will be polite but honest.” To submit your tracks, head over to Zedd’s Discord here and mark your calendars for t...
DJ Cassidy Invites Music Legends for Star-Studded “Pass The Mic” Virtual Concert
Due in part to his efforts to “honor and uplift the heroes around the world on the frontlines of health, freedom, and justice,” renowned New York-based DJ and record producer DJ Cassidy recently hosted an expansive virtual concert called “Pass The Mic.” Cassidy, who performed at the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama and the 2008 wedding of JAY-Z and Beyoncé, among other prestigious gigs, invited many music legends to perform over the course of the livestream event. Among the iconic artists to appear on the stream were Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Howard Hewett, illustrious jazz pianist and R&B singer Patrice Rushen, and fabled Ghostbusters theme song creator Ray Parker Jr. The c...
“The Sopranos” Star Michael Imperioli to DJ at Forthcoming NTS Radio Broadcast
Michael Imperioli, star of prestigious crime drama The Sopranos, is trading weapons for waveforms as a DJ. Imperioli, who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2004 for his portrayal of DiMeo crime family member Christopher Moltisanti, will be DJing at a forthcoming one-off broadcast by NTS Radio. Spinning a “personal selection” of music he calls “632 ELYSIAN FIELDS,” Imperioli will DJ for a full hour. You can tune into his DJ set via NTS Radio tomorrow, July 8th, at 1PM ET (10AM PDT). A scroll through Imperioli’s Instagram illuminates a love of music, with posts about My Bloody Valentine, PJ Harvey, Alan Vega of iconic electronic duo Suicide, and one in which he reveals his best concert experience was The ...
COVID-19 Safety Measures Ignored in Massive Secret Las Vegas Desert Rave on 4th of July
According to footage obtained by local Las Vegas NBC affiliate KSNV News 3, a massive secret North Las Vegas desert rave took place on the 4th of July in which COVID-19 safety measures were categorically ignored. Once tickets were purchased online via a sponsor called “Malum Geminos,” the secret location of the event was revealed and people were explicitly told not to post about it on social media in order to keep the clandestine party out of the scope of authorities. A copy of the flier, which promised a “multi-stage event,” can be found below. Lauren Clark After the News 3 team caught wind of the event, they arrived on the scene to find an enormous illicit party. Footage obtained by the outlet displays a full-fledged rave with mosh-pits, gigantic speaker...
Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings to Celebrate Ten-Year Anniversary with 360° Livestream Event
It’s a milestone anniversary for Hardwell‘s Revealed Recordings imprint. Celebrating a decade of history, the label is bringing things full circle with a livestream celebration for the ages. This August, Revealed is going live from Amsterdam’s iconic Koepelkerk church. The site of the copper-domed building will be outfitted with a DJ booth for one historic night, the events of which will be captured using cutting edge 360° production technology. With the robust production setup, dance music fans worldwide will have the opportunity to experience the sacred site from their own unique perspectives. Revealed’s 360° livestream event The night, of course, would not be complete without a stellar lineup, but Revealed has not yet announced one and is keeping ...
Malta to Host Three Large-Scale Music Festivals This Summer
The majority of music festivals worldwide have been on the chopping block in 2020, but on the Mediterranean island of Malta, a series of live music festivals are beginning to take shape. With one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates throughout Europe, Malta is in a favorable position as the nation begins to reopen. Soon after, the country hopes to welcome festival-goers for three separate events: Escape 2 the Island, BPM Festival, and Rhythm + Waves. Tickets have already hit the market for Escape 2 the Island, which features artists such as Charlie Sloth, Ms Banks, and Unknown T. A week later, the island will host Rhythm + Waves, a festival featuring numerous drum & bass heavyweights, including Andy C,Chase & Status, and Netsky. Finally, the follow...
Movement Detroit Organizers Officially Cancel 2020 Event, Tease Lineup for 2021 Edition
As the impact of the pandemic continues to crumple the live music industry, Detroit music festival Movement is the latest to succumb to the wrath of COVID-19. Prior to its initial postponement earlier this year, Movement had taken place every Memorial Day Weekend since 2006. Back in March 2020, organizers announced the heartbreaking news that the festival could no longer go on as planned and announced its rescheduled dates, September 11th to 13th. They have now decided to pull the plug on those dates and instead look forward to the event’s 2021 iteration, which is slated for May 29th to 31st. All current tickets are valid and refund requests will be honored. While fans may not be able to attend this year’s fest, they can find solace in the fact that organizers have already...
Watch Sets by Noisia, Carl Cox, Skream, Fatboy Slim, and More from VR Festival Lost Horizon
Over the weekend, fans plugged into the virtual festival Lost Horizon for a fully-interactive music event. Hosted by Beatport and the minds behind Glastonbury Festival‘s iconic “Shangri-La” experience, revelers were able to dance alongside their fellow festival-goers in full 360° using virtual reality technology. Fans were able to witness the performances using a VR headset, mobile device, or simply by watching the 2D livestream on Twitch. Those who were out and about over the holiday weekend are in luck because Beatport has uploaded a number of the festival’s performances to their YouTube channel. The videos feature complete sets alongside footage of the virtual crowd dancing and taking in the lights. Organizers brought out some of the best and brightest ...
First “Dedicated Socially Distanced Music Venue”in the UK to Open in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne in northern England is set to be the home of the country’s first dedicated socially distanced music venue. Up to 2,500 people will be able to experience live music once again when it opens this summer. Named Virgin Money Unity Arena, the new venue takes the foundation of a drive-in theater and transforms it into a unique live music experience. As shown in the picture below, attendees will have their own private space to dance and take in the show as they please without being confined to a car. Owners state that each car will be parked a safe distance apart and from there, fans will be guided to their own properly-spaced section of the venue. The process is further detailed on the official Virgin Money Unity Arena website and in a recent tweet. Cars will...
