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One of the most anticipated events of the Ibiza season

Space Ibiza offers a spectacle few can rival no matter the occasion, but it's its closing party that's most explosive. The opener might be the culmination of eight months out the game, but the last day at the office is the product of six months of accumulated party joy; the last big blow-out before the autumn months settle in and the Ibiza season winds down for yet another year.

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Spotify reports record quarterly profits amid cost cuts and layoffs

The Swedish streaming giant has revealed gross profits exceeding €1bn (£860m)

Spotify has reported record-breaking gross profits exceeding €1bn (£860m) following a year defined by cost-cutting measures and staff reductions. The Swedish streaming giant, which recently...

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Conducta announces end of Kiwi Rekords with closing party this week

A closing party will take place at London's Night Tales Loft later this week

Conducta has announced the closure of his Kiwi Rekords label after five years. In a statement shared to social media, the UKG star said that...

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Palestine’s Radio AlHara broadcasts 12-hour Iranian solidarity shows amid ongoing protests

Women and non-binary Iranian artists will deliver live performances, host panels and present music shows

Palestinian station Radio AlHara is broadcasting two 12-hour specials today and tomorrow, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th September 2022, to show solidarity with ongoing protests...

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Worldwide FM announces reduced service, pausing all new broadcasts and shows from October

"It is with great sadness that I’ve had to make the decision to put the breaks on whilst I search for a solution to revive it," said co-founder Gilles Peterson

Worldwide FM has announced a reduced service from the end of next month. As part of "re-organizing and re-evaluating the next phase" of its existence...

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Simon Dunmore steps down as CEO of Defected Records as label is acquired

Former Managing Director Wez Saunders has bought out the seminal UK label's founder for an undisclosed sum

Simon Dunmore has stepped down as CEO of Defected Records following a management buyout. Defected's former Managing Director and now-CEO Wez Saunders, who joined the...

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Snoop Dogg sexual assault lawsuit dismissed by accuser

The lawsuit was originally filed in February

Content warning: this article contains information relating to allegations of sexual assault. A lawsuit filed against Snoop Dogg in February for an alleged sexual assault...

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DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2022 voting now open

Our celebration of the world’s best dancefloors is back

Voting is now open for the annual DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll. You can vote here. Top 100 Clubs is a celebration of the...

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Original acid house smiley face designer hangs yellow plaques on old rave venues

The gesture comes on the 30th anniversary of the Criminal Justice Bill which sought to deal with illegal raves in the '90s

George Georgiou, the artist known for creating the iconic yellow smiley face flyers that became synonymous with '90s rave music and acid house, has hung...

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salute announces new album, ‘TRUE MAGIC’, shares single featuring Rina Sawayama: Listen

The 14-track record will feature collaborations with Disclosure, Empress Of, Sam Gellaitry and more

salute have announced details of their collaboration-heavy new album, ‘TRUE MAGIC’. Landing on July 12th via Ninja Tune, it features 14 new tracks from the...

Crowd shot from Standon Calling festival at night with lights beaming from the stage

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21 UK festivals cancelled, postponed or permanently cancelled, many more at risk, AIF reports

“Without intervention, it’s expected that the UK could see over 100 festivals disappear in 2024"

21 UK festivals have now cancelled, postponed or permanently dissolved ahead of 2024's season. The research, published by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) also...

A photo of Sister Bliss and the late Maxi Jazz of Faithless together

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Faithless announce first live show in eight years: ‘A homage to Maxi Jazz’

The legendary electronic act will perform a combination of “old and new music” at this summer’s Camp Bestival, Shropshire

Faithless have announced their return to the live stage for the first time in eight years, with a show paying homage to late frontman Maxi...

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Legal bill preventing use of rap lyrics in court comes into effect in California

Killer Mike and Meek Mill were among the artists present for the virtual signing ceremony of the bill into law

A legal bill preventing the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court has come into effect in California. The California state legislature's Assembly Bill...

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Clubs and promoters using Festicket predict huge losses as company falls into administration

Motion Bristol have issued a statement outlining outstanding payments in excess of £300,000

Clubs and promoters using the Festicket ticketing platform are predicting considerable losses after officials recommended the company enter administration. The business, which claimed to be...

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UK drill music videos can now be used as evidence in court, CPS rules

The Crown Prosecution Service said drill videos can be submitted to connect suspects to gang-affiliated offenses and provide additional context in criminal cases

UK drill artists' music videos can now be submitted as evidence in court, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. i News reports...