Münster open-air venue Dockland to reopen following major refurbishment
Münster open-air venue Dockland has undergone a major refurbishment and is set to reopen on May 10 for its spring and summer series of parties. The comeback event KANELLO Opening
Dialled In release statement in response to Boiler Room’s acquisition by Superstruct/KKR
Dialled In has issued a statement clarifying its partnership with Boiler Room, following criticism over the streaming platform’s acquisition by Superstruct/KKR. Published via
Ministry of Sound to host memorial event for Midnight Riot co-founder Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?
A memorial event is set to go ahead this month for Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?, who passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” in March. Dance For Yamz celebrates the life and leg
Charli xcx, Four Tet, Shygirl and more sign open letter of solidarity to UK trans community
More than 400 artists and music industry professionals have signed an open letter in solidarity with the UK’s trans community. On April 16, the UK’s Supreme Court ruled to limi
UK ticket levy scheme has already contributed £500,000 to grassroots music
A ticket levy scheme in the UK has raised more than £500,000 toward grassroots music, according to The LIVE Trust. With the help of artists including Pulp, Diana Ross, Hans Zimmer
Annie Mac, BICEP and Primal Scream sign open letter in support of Kneecap
Over 40 musicians have signed an open letter offering solidarity to Kneecap after several senior politicians in the UK have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from festiva
Australian festival season faces “urgent” threat from climate crisis, report finds
Australia’s festival season could become unviable due to the accelerating climate crisis, a report from Green Music Australia has found. The report, titled Rain, Heat, Repeat
Leeds DJ and producer Nick Hannam has died
Leeds-hailing DJ and producer Nick Hannam has passed away, music platform Certified Jackin has confirmed. In a statement shared on Facebook yesterday, April 29, the UK-based house
Trailer released for new drama film centred around Berlin techno scene
The first trailer for Rave On, an upcoming film centred around the Berlin techno scene, has been released. According to Variety, the drama will follow a musician on a “rave o
Thousands rally in Germany after police kill Black man outside nightclub
Nationwide protests are taking place across Germany after a police officer shot and killed a 21-year-old Black man outside a nightclub in Oldenburg. On Sunday, April 20, a 27-year-
Motion Bristol to shut down in July, announces plans for ‘Motion 2.0’ at new location
Motion has announced that it will close permanently at its current site this coming July, but plans to return in a new location with ‘Motion 2.0’. The long-running Bristol nigh
US Drug Enforcement officers detain over 200 people following raid on unlicensed nightclub in Colorado
US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents claim they have detained “over 200 people” following a raid on an unlicensed nightclub in Colorado yesterday (Sunday, April 27).
Owner of Dominican Republic nightclub apologises for fatal roof collapse
The owner of Jet Set, the Dominican Republic nightclub where a fatal roof collapse killed more than 200 people earlier in April, has spoken out for the first time since the inciden
New music on our radar this week: Nia Archives, Mechatok, Sammy Virji
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of Skee Mask handles ‘Stressmanagement’ on new EP Skee Mask has returned to the Ilian Tape s
Festival line-ups you might have missed: UNUM, Dekmantel, Bass Coast
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of festival line-ups you might have missed this week Kelburn Garden Party celebrates 15 years this summer Kelburn Garden Party is returning to its se
Warp Records to take over the Barbican Centre this summer
Warp Records is set to take over the Barbican Centre this summer, for a one-off event featuring exhibitions, screenings, performance and live premieres. A WARP HAPPENING will occup
Lisbon nightclub Planeta Manas announces closure following string of police raids
Lisbon queer venue Planeta Manas has announced that it will close for good on July 25 following a string of police raids in the last five months. Announced via a statement on Insta
Michael Bibi returns with “miracle” new release ‘Sungazing’
Michael Bibi has put out his first release in two years, ‘Sungazing (Electronic Mix)’, calling it a “miracle” in an emotional social media post. The DJ and producer was dia
The Cause launches new 200-capacity loft venue in London, Vittoria Wharf
In the latest venture from the team behind London nightlife crew The Cause, a new venue has been established in Hackney Wick, Vittoria Wharf. The new 200-capacity “events and pro
Berlin’s Watergate to return with new open-air event series
Iconic former Berlin nightclub Watergate is set to make a comeback this summer with a new series of open-air parties. The Kreuzberg venue closed at the end of 2024 after 27 years,