The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act was passed into UK law in November 1994. Infamous for targeting events that played music “wholly or predominantly...
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1st May 1994 was the first big London protest against the looming Criminal Justice Bill, the piece of legislation that first proscribed a genre of music — rave music, “wholly or predominantly categorised by the emission of a succession of repetitive beats” — in law. Despite widespread demonstrations at what was seen as draconian power-grabs by the UK authorities, the Bill became law later in 1994. Here, Harold Heath looks back at the reaction from the dance music community at the time, and the Act’s lasting impact on the rave scene today
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Released in 1997, μ-Ziq’s ‘Lunatic Harness’ mixed jungle and out-there electronica in a way few had heard before. Here, Mike Paradinas talks to Ben Murphy about the influences that went into creating this genre-meshing gem, and his new album 'Magic Pony Ride'
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Some of the most important DJs in the development of the UK scene are children of the Windrush generation. DJ Mag's editor-in-chief, Carl Loben, speaks to Black and mixed-race foundation DJs about their parents, racism, culture, and being pioneers in our beloved scene
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It’s an exciting time to be both a new and old fan of African music, but how does it feel for African artists raised and working in the diaspora? As producers and consumers, these artists have a unique vantage point on this cultural shift. Jessica Kariisa speaks to Nazar, Hagan, Juba and Chief Boima and asks: what does music from “back home” mean today?
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Without bluster or overblown hype, Black Coffee has doggedly worked himself into the position of being not just South Africa’s foremost electronic music artist, but...
Far from the crowds of Ibiza’s resorts and the kaleidoscopic whirl of its clubs, on a tranquil outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a man surveys...
Mayor of London working on resolution...
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said he is working with fabric, the Metropolitan Police and Islington Council towards a resolution regarding the club's...
Artwork, Sasha, Cassy and more...
With Fabric's future hanging in the balance a host of DJs — including Artwork, Sasha and Cassy — have all called upon London mayor Sadiq...
Mayor Of London, Alan Miller, Alex Proud, fabric HQ & more respond to club’s revocation...
The Mayor Of London, Sadiq Khan, has issued a statement about the closure of Fabric.
“London’s iconic clubs are an essential part of our...
Bringing one of god’s best houses closer to acoustic perfection...
St John At Hackney is getting a £5million facelift, with work set to begin later this year and last for around 18 months. Several highly...
London Mayor says fabric situation is out of his hands, but assures changes to protect London’s nightlife are happening...
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has opened up about fabric’s licensing troubles, which has seen the club close down for a month following the drug-related deaths...
Final wave of artists...
Junction 2 Festival, which takes place in London’s Boston Manor Park on Saturday 10th June has added a raft of new artists including Maceo...
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London mayor pledges £13,500 to campaign to save Bubble Club...
Bubble Club, a collaborative enterprise for people with and without learning difficulties to run their own accessible club nights in East London, has started a...
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The MSG Sphere would hold 21,500 people...
Plans have been submitted for the UK's largest concert arena, MSG Sphere.
If built, the structure would stand 90-metres high and occupy land in Stratford...
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The campaign launched last week
The UK’s Music Venue Trust’s #saveourvenues campaign has already received over £1 million in donations since launching last week.
The campaign was launched with the...
Following similar legislation in London and Amsterdam...
The New York City council voted this week (24th August) to create an official office of nightlife for the dance music mecca. The move comes...