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UK music industry anti-racism code of conduct to be implemented from 2023

Aimed at addressing pay inequality, access, harassment, and safety

The UK music industry is set to implement a new anti-racism code of conduct from next year in a bid to end inequality and abuse...

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Robbie Williams discusses his "awkward" Ibiza DJ set on Annie Mac's podcast: Listen

"I Googled 'what do garage MCs say?' on stage"

Robbie Williams has spoken out about his "awkward" debut DJ set in Ibiza. The gig took place last month at new White Isle venue 528...

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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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Nyege Nyege Festival announces new location and line-up for 2022 event

This year's edition will feature MC Yallah, Aunty Rayzor, DJ Znobia, Juliana Huxtable, and DJ Marcelle, on the banks of the River Nile

Nyege Nyege Festival has announced a new location for its 2022 event, which runs 15th to 18th September and is its first in-person edition since...

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AVA announces day splits, opening event and afterparties for 2022 festival

AVA will take over the famed Titanic Slipways for two days of celebrations later this year.

AVA has announced the day splits, opening event and afterparties for this year's flagship festival. Taking place on 3rd and 4th June, this year's edition...

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Man charged with arson after fire at Brooklyn club Rash

A 24-year-old man was taken into custody late last week

A man, who is suspected of having started a fire at Brooklyn nightclub Rash earlier this month, has been taken into custody. The 24-year-old man...

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Children of the Windrush Generation: the pioneering DJs who paved the way for UK dance music

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

This feature was originally published in 2018, at the height of the Windrush scandal, and on the 70th anniversary of the Windrush ship's arrival in...

These are this week’s Bandcamp essentials (28th August)

Starting life as a way of supporting the artists and labels impacted through the coronavirus pandemic, as well as releases supporting other causes and initiatives...

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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These are this week’s Bandcamp essentials (21st August)

Starting life as a way of supporting the artists and labels impacted through the coronavirus pandemic, as well as releases supporting other causes and initiatives...

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...

To Infinity and Beyond!

Above & Beyond are a genuine phenomenon. Arguably the biggest electronic DJing and production collective the UK has ever produced, inspiring almost unimaginable adulation in...

“It's wonderful and troubling at the same time, because there's this sense of responsibility when somebody lifts their shirt up and their entire back is...

Tomorrowland screens all 2017 ticket buyers, denies access to 38 for “security reasons”

Process used by Belgian federal police now under investigation ...

Tomorrowland 2017 has denied access to 38 ticket buyers for yet-to-be disclosed “security reasons”. The Boom-based festival screened all 400,000 ticket holders and staff with...

SoundSystem Futures - Ella Brolly at Kilburn CarniVale 2021 for Lin Kam Art

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Sound System Futures pilot programme launched for young people ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

Founder Linett Kamala hopes to "inspire [young DJs] to continue this incredible cultural legacy of sound system culture we’ve been gifted in the UK by the Windrush Generation"

A new pilot programme wants to help educate and empower young talent to further UK sound system culture in the future. The Lin Kam Art...

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Ron Trent releases new album, 'What Do The Stars Say To You': Listen

It features contributions from Khruangbin, Gigi Masin and more

Ron Trent has released his first new album in 11 years as part of his WARM project. Out today (24th June), 'What Do The Stars...

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Louie Vega announces new album, ‘Expansions in the NYC’

Honey Dijon, Moodymann, Kerri Chandler and Robyn all feature

House legend Louie Vega has announced a new album, 'Expansions in the NYC'. It will be released on 29th April via New York's Nervous Records...

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Sama’ Abdulhadi announces fundraising club event series for Lebanon

Sama' Abdulhadi has announced a new club event series, 'Bring Back Beirut', raising money for Lebanon as the country grapples with one of the world's...