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Its the last chance to vote for your favourite clubs in the 2022 poll

Voting for the 2022 edition of the Top 100 Clubs is closing soon. The poll opened on 9th March at 12:00 GMT and runs until...

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UK festival season under threat from “perfect storm” of issues this summer, industry experts warn

The fallout from Brexit and a supply chain crisis are among key concerns

Industry experts have warned that the UK's summer festival season is under threat from a "perfect storm" of issues. The CEO of the UK's leading...

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Hyperdub enters publishing partnership with Beggars Music

This deal will include Burial's publishing catalogue, as well that of label founder Kode9, Jessy Lanza and others

Hyperdub has entered into a publishing partnership with Beggars Music, Music Week reports. The publishing arm of British record company Beggars Group, which also works...

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These are this week's vital Bandcamp releases (17th April)

As a way of supporting the artists and labels impacted through the coronavirus pandemic, we've launched a weekly roundup of the most vital Bandcamp releases...

The pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a devastating impact on our scene, leading to the cancellation of countless club nights and festivals...

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Listen to Carl Cox’s new album mix of Awesome Soundwave tracks

The 25-track release features music from Digital Afrika, Robert Babicz, Saytek and more

Carl Cox has dropped a new album mix comprised exclusively of tracks from his Awesome Soundwave label. Check it out below. Released today (26th April)...

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Hï Ibiza introduces no phones on the dancefloor policy for Damian Lazarus Club Room residency

"It's a proper session where we lose our inhibitions and can enjoy a sense of freedom as we enforce our groundbreaking 'No Phones' policy inside the room"

Hï Ibiza will be enforcing a no phones policy during Damian Lazarus' residency in the Club Room this year. Every summer Saturday beginning this weekend...

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Armin van Buuren announces 21st ‘A State Of Trance’ mix album, shares ‘Who’s Afraid Of 138?!’: Listen

The first mix of the three-part album is out now

Armin van Buuren will release the 21st instalment of his ‘A State Of Trance’ album mix series on 17th May. The latest edition of the...

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Spotify premium prices to increase this month

Next month, the Swedish streaming giant will increase the price of its individual premium service plan from £10.99 to £11.99

Spotify is set to raise its premium prices at the end of this month. Following its recent move to demonetise tracks with under 1,000 streams...

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Worldwide FM and Gilles Peterson launch grassroots music funding initiative

Studio Monkey Shoulder will put a £10,000 investment into one community project

Gilles Peterson and Worldwide FM have partnered with Monkey Shoulder Whiskey to set up a new music initiative which is designed to empower and celebrate...

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Premiere: mi-el ‘Atlantic’

London’s mi-el serves up a slice of tough, shapeshifting techno for Black Artist Database’s new compilation

Black Artist Database will release its new compilation, 'Synergy Vol. 2', this week. Have an exclusive first listen to mi-el’s ‘Atlantic’ below. The London DJ...

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Armin van Buuren and Gryffin share new trance single, 'What Took You So Long': Listen

It marks the debut collaboration between the two artists

Armin van Buuren has teamed up with US producer and DJ Gryffin for a new single, 'What Took You So Long'. Marking the two artists'...

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Emily Dust launches new club culture podcast, Dances For Buildings: Listen

"Essential listening for anyone who’s ever DJ'd, been to a club or is curious to discover the world through dancing in the dark with a load of strangers"

Emily Dust has launched a new podcast about club culture called Dances For Buildings. Produced by Erica McKoy (Worldwide FM), with theme music composed by...

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Drug-checking services at festivals improve attendee safety, study shows

Nearly two-thirds of festivalgoers who learned their drugs did not match what they were sold as decided to dispose of the remaining substances

A new study has found that drug-checking services at festivals improved the safety of attendees. The research by harm reduction and drug-testing charity The Loop...

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Illegal rave organiser banned from Exmoor National Park for a year

The are has seen a rise in free parties this summer

An illegal rave organiser has been banned from Exmoor National Park in Devon, UK, after local police and residents decided to take action in an...

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Manchester club South closes after 27 years

Forced to close due to redevelopment, the anti-superclub was founded by former Haçienda promoter Paul Cons in 1995

South, one of Manchester's key music spaces, has suddenly closed after nearly three decades in operation. South's landlord had forfeited the club's lease and is...