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Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna and More Are DJing at a 2,500-Year-Old Fort In Ibiza
A slew of renowned DJs are primed to breathe new life into a 2,500-year-old fort on the White Isle. The organizers of the International Music Summit (IMS), one of the world’s top electronic music conferences, have announced the return of their flagship IMS Dalt Vila event in Ibiza’s famous Old Town. For seven hours, Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna and more will perform at the historic fort of Dalt Vila, which was officially named a World Heritage Listed Site by UNESCO in 1999. Scheduled for April 29th in partnership with Pioneer DJ and Skiddle, IMS Dalt Vila will tie a bow on the summit’s 13th edition while launching the summer season on the island. In early 2022, tourism officials confirmed a late April target date for the return of Ibiza’s nightlif...
Female DJ Representation Is on the Rise—But There’s a Long Way to Go
There has long been a disparity with gender in the electronic music space. However, according to the 2021 IMS Business Report, the gap is finally starting to close—albeit at snail speed. The annual data collected by this private company analyzes its findings through the lens of Google Search volume generated by DJ Mag‘s “Top 100 DJs” list. This year women had a slightly stronger presence on list, which is traditionally dominated by men. While the polarizing list has often come under scrutiny for ranking key figures in the industry at low slots, the fact that more and more women are being nominated by the public is a key indicator that we are seeing a shift in support. The latest iteration saw 13 female DJs listed—including five newcomers—which i...
