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French nightclubs officially recognised as cultural actors under new legislation

Minister of Culture Rachida Dati said this legislation will improve the operating conditions of such venues

Nightclubs in France are to be recognised as "cultural actors" under new legislation announced by the Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati. Sharing news of the...

Photo of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay (Justice) wearing sunglasses in front of a bright light

The French duo’s first album in eight years is out 26th April 2024

Justice have announced details of their new album, ‘Hyperdrama’. The legendary French duo – comprised of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay – will release...

Photo of Justice members Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay

It signals the first new music from the French duo since 2016’s ‘Woman’

Justice have shared a teaser video featuring new music, kicking off their anticipated return in 2024. The legendary French duo shared a 30-second snippet on...

Jean-Michel Jarre slated to play Château de Versailles

The mixed-reality concert will mark 400 years of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jean-Michel Jarre will play at the Château de Versailles this Christmas. The forthcoming live mixed-reality concert, named Versailles 400, has been created by the French...

AIR pose in a photo from the 1990s

The French duo will play their celebrated 1998 debut in full

AIR will play their debut album ‘Moon Safari’ in full on tour across Europe and the UK next year to mark the record’s 25th anniversary...

New Justice album gave Busy P “goosebumps”

"I have goosebumps when I’m listening to the forthcoming [2024] Justice album," Busy P said

Pedro Winter, AKA Busy P, recently shared that the upcoming Justice album, scheduled for a 2024 release, evokes the same goosebumps as when he initially...

A page on display from the photobook ‘Rex Club 1988-2023’

Images were collated by the club's artistic director, Antoine Molkhou

The team behind Rex Club is celebrating 35 years of its leading Parisian techno club with a new photobook. Titled Rex Club 1988-2023, the 496-page...

Laurent Garnier is seen standing in a doorway in a black-and-white press shot

The French DJ won't play festivals including Sónar, Karussel and Nuits Sonores

Laurent Garnier has cancelled all his shows “until the end of summer”, citing health reasons. The French DJ and producer will now no longer perform...

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The Montréal artist drops the track ahead of touring North America with Yaeji in May

Ouri has shared a new single, 'Twin'. Listen to it below. The France-raised, Montréal-based DJ producer and multi-instrumentalist – who previously featured in DJ Mag...

French clubs come together for campaign to go plastic-free

Rex Club and Macadam are among 19 clubs that have pledged to cut out single-use plastic

A number of France's best-known clubs have thrown their support behind a campaign to cut out single-use plastics at venues. Zero Plastic Club is the...

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It features Stardust's iconic 1998 single 'Music Sounds Better With You'

French house legend Alan Braxe has announced a reissue of his influential 2005 compilation album, ‘The Upper Cuts’. Featuring tracks including Stardust's iconic single 'Music...

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Stream lead track 'Friendship For Lovers' now

Folamour has launched a new record label, House of Love, with a new EP by French DJ/producer Kousto. Speaking about the label's launch, Folamour said...

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The French disco pioneer has co-written and produced hits including Ottowan's D.I.S.C.O.

Daniel Vangarde, the father of Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter, has announced a new archival compilation album. Responsible for co-writing and producing hits including Ottowan's 'D.I.S.C.O.'...

Laurent Garnier Off the Record

The acclaimed film hits UK cinemas and multiple on-demand channels from next month

The trailer for a new documentary about legendary French DJ Laurent Garnier has been unveiled ahead of its release in UK cinemas and on-demand from...

Kiddy Smile copyright Romain Guittet

"Something to dance to and, why not, cry at the same time," said the French artist

Kiddy Smile has shared the video for his new single ‘Spread It’. Check it out below. Offering a first glimpse of the French DJ, producer...

Rex Club, Paris

Audience capacity limits on indoor and outdoor events will also soon be lifted as the country's situation improves

Clubs are set to reopen in France from 16th February, according to the latest announcement by the country's Prime Minister, Jean Castex. The plan to...

They had originally been closed in December for four weeks

France has announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions amid an ongoing surge in cases of the Omicron variant in the country.

Under new measures, nightclubs will remain...

New Year's Eve cancelled in major blow to the sector's recovery

Clubs in France will shut for at least four weeks in a bid to curb rising Covid-19 infections and slow the spread of the new...

I-Boat, Macadam, La Machine Du Moulin Rouge, Rex Club, Le Petit Salon, and Le Sucre are all involved in the campaign

French nightclubs have launched an initiative aimed at securing cultural status, in an attempt to mirror Berlin's decision to recognise venues in a similar way. ...

Nantes-based DJ, producer and Livity Sound affiliate Simo Cell jumps from bass-heavy club beats and breaks into rap, trap and back again in his hyperactive...