Pioneer DJ announces new battle mixer DJM-S11
Pioneer DJ has announced a new mixer, the DJM-S11. The new mixer, aimed at turntablists and scratch DJs, features two channels and can control four decks, with a 4.3-inch customisa
Arts Council England expands creativity grants to include DJs, sound engineers, lighting designers, more
Arts Council England has expanded its creativity grants to include DJs, sound engineers, lighting designers, and more. As part of the continued funding schemes for the music and cr
Eris Drew & Octo Octa announce all-vinyl “fabric presents” mix
Eris Drew & Octo Octa are next up in the fabric presents series. DJ/producers Eris Drew and Octo Octa, real name Maya Bouldry-Morrison, who are partners both in life and music,
Leading music industry bodies share supplementary guide for 2021 festival organisation
Some of the leading music industry bodies have shared a supplementary guide for festival organisation in 2021. As the music industry finds new ways to navigate the COVID-19 pandemi
Armand van Helden and A-Trak interview DJ Premier for new Duck Sauce series
Armand van Helden and A-Trak recently launched their new Duck Sauce interview series and their latest guest is hip-hop legend DJ Premier. In the latest episode of Duck Duck Goose,
DJ Storm shares Kemistry tribute show and 1995 mix to mark late d&b pioneer’s birthday
DJ Storm has shared an archived tribute show to her DJing partner Kemistry, along with a 1995 b2b mix, to mark what would have been the late d&b pioneer’s birthday. On Tuesda
Majority of listeners want musicians to be paid more by streaming platforms, survey says
The majority of streaming listeners want musicians to be paid more by their respective platforms, a survey says. In a recent survey conducted by YouGov for #BrokenRecord, a campai
R&S Records A&R quits label following unprogressive management from founder Renaat Vandepapeliere
Raj Chaudhuri has left his A&R position at R&S Records. In a statement shared on Wednesday (14th October), Chaudhuri explains that he is no longer comfortable working wit
A new documentary on electronic music's female pioneers will premiere next month
A documentary about electronic music’s female pioneers is set to premiere next month. Titled Sisters with Transistors, the documentary is scheduled to premiere at The Barbica
Snoop Dogg shares video guide on how to register to vote
Snoop Dogg has shared a video guide on how to register to vote. The legendary West Coast rapper — who recently released tribute single ‘Nipsey Blue’ — has shared
Greater Manchester night-time industry figures prepare legal challenge against local lockdown restrictions
Senior figures working in the Greater Manchester night time industry have prepared a legal challenge to local lockdown restrictions. The UK government on Monday (12th) unveiled a n
Dizzee Rascal has been awarded an MBE
Dizzee Rascal has been awarded an MBE. London rapper Dizzee Rascal, who is set to release his seventh studio LP on the 30th October, will recieve an MBE as part of the Queen’
The BPM Festival announce three-day Ibiza event for 2021
The BPM festival has announced a three-day Ibiza event for 2021. Following the shuttering of Ibiza clubs this year due to coronavirus, things are looking set to kick off earlier th
Eric Prydz announces release date for anticipated fan-favourite ‘NOPUS’
Eric Prydz has announced the release date for his anticipated fan-favourite, ‘NOPUS’. The track ‘NOPUS’, which has done the rounds on social media for almost half a
Former Salon Zur Wilden Renate PR manager details experience of racism in workplace
A former PR manager for Berlin’s Salon Zur Wilden Renate has detailed his experience of racism and harassment from colleagues while working at the club. Karim Molyneux-Berr
A new documentary on the spirit of Ibiza is out next month
A new documentary on the spirit of Ibiza will be available next month. Born Balearic: Jon Sa Trinxa and The Spirit of Ibiza, directed by Lily Rinae, is a 70-minute documentary cen
UK government to cover 67% of employees’ wages in businesses shut by COVID-19 restrictions
The UK government is set to cover 67% of employees’ wages in businesses shut by COVID-19 restrictions, as part of the UK’s winter economy scheme. As businesses face another
UK government announces £257 million grant for 1,385 venues
1,385 UK arts organisations and venues are to receive portions of a £257 million grant from the Government, it has been announced. As part of the Government’s £1.57billion
Megan Thee Stallion announces scholarship fund, Don’t Stop
Megan Thee Stallion has announced a scholarship fund. The Texan rapper, who released her debut album via 300 Entertainment in March, has launched a scholarship fund for two women o
Killer Mike launches digital banking platform for Black and Latinx people
Killer Mike has launched a digital banking platform for Black and Latinx people. The rapper and activist, who addressed Atlanta protestors in an emotional speech earlier this year