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In late April, travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic left Almad, a DJ from Athens who founded the PlayHouse party series — which has...

Life is full of challenges. Often, they’re not one you expected, nor hoped for. But rising to these challenges, in most cases, makes you stronger...

Local residents said the beach was “as busy as Notting Hill carnival” over the bank holiday weekend

Kent Police shut down a rave on a Botany Bay beach this weekend.

Large groups reportedly gathered on the popular south eastern beach over the...

Spain will “waiting for you from July”, says Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

Spain will reopen its borders for international visitors from 1st July.

In a televised address made on Saturday (23rd May), Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said...

Neil Mendoza has been appointed as Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal

The UK government has set up a taskforce to aid in the recovery of the culture sector in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Neil...

70 agencies have come together to launch a new advocacy initiative, Booking United

Booking agencies in Berlin have come together to launch a new advocacy initiative, representing live acts and DJs amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Booking United, which...

It follows his Miami live stream, which raised over $700,000

David Guetta is set to play another charity live stream this month, raising funds for COVID-19 relief. 

Taking place on 30th May in New York...

Clubs will remain closed for now, but seated music events will be allowed

Small music events and concerts will be able to take place in Italy from June, as the country continues to ease the coronavirus lockdown restrictions...

The fund has been launched by AdHoc Presents and Friends And Lovers

Figures in New York City nightlife have banded together to launch an emergency fund for clubs, venues and employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NYC...

Certain clubs have reopened as beer gardens with shorter opening hours and limited capacity

A small number of clubs in Berlin have started reopening with strict social distancing measures as Germany’s coronavirus lockdown is relaxed. 

As Berliner Zeitung reports...

130 clubs, bars and venues responded to a survey by the Night Time Industries Association

Responses to a new survey by the Night Time Industries Association indicate that many UK clubs, bars and music venues are wary of reopening while...

DJ Emily Dust speaks to key figures in the city’s scene to discuss its future

A new documentary on BBC Radio 4 explores the current state of Berlin’s underground club culture, and the work of those dedicated to its future...

“They had a DJ set up and appears to be pre planned”

An illegal rave was shut down by West Mercia Police in Telford, Shropshire on Saturday (16th May).

A group  of around 70 people flouted lockdown...

London streetwear brand Aerosoul has repurposed the design made famous in '90s rave flick Human Traffic

London streetwear brand Aerosoul has unveiled a face mask featuring its iconic Junglist Movement design. 

Aerosoul’s founder and designer Leke Adesoye launched a crowdfunding campaign...

The 29-page guide is directed at event professionals and venues

Members of the Event Safety Alliance have released a 29-page guide for reopening music venues in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Steven Adelman and...

The events are set to take place in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow

A series of drive-in raves are set to take place in the UK this summer. The events are set to take place in London, Birmingham...

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is calling on government aid for businesses that face devastating costs due to cancellation

The UK's independent festival industry faces collapse due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic without government aid, a new report has shown.

The Association...

The Keep Music Alive campaign has been launched by The Musicians Union and The Ivors Academy

A campaign has been launched by two leading UK music associations calling for an increase in streaming royalties for artists in the wake of the...

David Guetta, Nicole Moudaber, Oliver Heldens TOKiMONSTA and more will play the Virtual Rave-A-Thon

Insomniac Events has announced the full line-up for this weekend’s EDC Las Vegas-themed Virtual Rave-A-Thon.

David Guetta, Afrojack, Don Diablo, Nicole Moudaber, Oliver Heldens and...

New cases have been linked to the city’s popular nightlife district 

South Korea’s capital Seoul has once again ordered the closure of all clubs, bars and nightlife establishments after a spike in cases was reported. 

On...

The Feed The Frontline campaign continues to support those who need it most during the pandemic

Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja AKA 3D has released a collection of limited edition prints in aid of Bristol Food Union’s Feed The Frontline campaign...