Nicky Romero has tested positive for coronavirus
Nicky Romero has tested positive for coronavirus.
After being scheduled to perform at two shows in the coming weeks, EDM star Nicky Romero took a COVID-19 test prior to the gigs, and revealed to AD News on Saturday that he had tested positive for the virus.
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Nicky Romero locked for DJ Mag Poolside Sessions at Miami Music Week
Nicky Romero has joined the line-up for DJ Mag’s Miami Pool Party during Miami Music Week
Taking place at Kimpton Surfcomber hotel on Miami’s south beach on Wednesday 27th March, Romero joins the previously announced ALOK, Dennis Ferrer, DJ Tennis, Don Diablo, Magdalena and tINI. There will also be some very special unannounced guests playing the party and, trust us, you're going to want to be there for.
This will sell out, so make sure you grab your tickets for event here.
Multiple Avicii tributes at Tomorrowland honour the late EDM star
The first weekend of Tomorrowland 2018 took place last weekend and, as you can see from these amazing restreams, it was a pretty special time.
One palpable absence from this year’s festival was late EDM star Avicii - real name Tim Bergling – whose tragic death aged 28 was announced in April, shocking the dance music community and the wider world.
Nicky Romero reveals he has “two folders full” of unreleased Avicii material
Nicky Romero has revealed that he has “two folders full” of unreleased Avicii material in a new interview.
Speaking to Ultra Singapore, Romero also explained that he may never release the music out of respect for the late EDM megastar.
"I don’t know if it morally feels right to me to work on songs that the original composer has not approved," Romero told Ultra Singapore.
"I know that Avicii was really a perfectionist, and I kind of feel bad if I put something out not knowing if he wants to put it out. So that's kind of what holds me back, out of respect for him."
Nicky Romero plays unreleased Avicii track at Ultra Singapore
Nicky Romero paid tribute to Avicii at Ultra Singapore over the weekend by playing the late EDM superstar’s unreleased Chris Martin collaboration, ‘Heaven’. You can watch a clip of it below.
Romero has been playing the track at a few shows recently, including his set at World Club Dome earlier this month (June).
Martin Garrix’s latest collaboration dropped by Nicky Romero at Ultra Japan: Listen
Martin Garrix’s unreleased Matisse and Sadko collaboration, currently dubbed ‘Forever’, made its way into Nicky Romero’s Ultra Japan performance over the weekend.
The unreleased track was one of many among Romero’s performance. Between Garrix and his EDM cohorts, barely a massive dance music festival went off during the summer of 2017 without some fresh Garrix tunes.
Ultra Mexico locks KSHMR, Knife Party, more in second phase
Ultra Mexico has added KSHMR, Knife Party, Nicky Romero, Art Department and Matador to its debut festival in Foro Pegaso. The event will take place 6th and 7th October.
Ultra Worldwide’s flagship house and techno brand, RESISTANCE, will feature sets by Seth Troxler, Richie Hawtin, Damian Lazarus and Dubfire.
HARDWELL, DAVE CLARKE, MARTIN GARRIX, MORE IN FOR AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT
Amsterdam Dance Event announced Rødhåd, Marcel Dettmann, Apollonia and more for Awakenings at the event last month (June), and have now revealed over 700 more names for the event, which will take place from Wednesday 19th to Sunday 23rd October in Amsterdam.
Added to the bill are Hardwell, Robert Hood, Nicky Romero, Roman Flügel and Craig David presents TS5, whilst RÜFÜS, SUUNS, Jessy Lanza, CUT_ and many others will also perform.
NICKY ROMERO REVEALS HE SUFFERS FROM ANXIETY
Nicky Romero has explained in a new Facebook post that he has been suffering from anxiety for two and a half years.
After being asked by fans why he’d been quiet on the production front, Nicky decided to answer their question with honesty and explained that, though he’d been touring too, the main reason has been his anxiety.