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Dirtybird CampINN Details Health and Safety Guidelines for Upcoming Event in Florida
Last year, Dirtybird CampINN was forced to reschedule due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the event is looking to move forward on its originally rescheduled dates of May 14th through 17th, barring any setbacks. Although a lineup is yet to be announced, Dirtybird has laid out staunch health and safety protocols for the event. Face masks, on-site COVID-19 tests, and temperature checks are all required for entry. Those who are already vaccinated will be able to skip testing procedures. It’s also important to note that the event will operate at a limited capacity. Attendees will be able to purchase single-day passes, night passes, and weekend passes. Those who have purchased weekend passes will be assigned a room and are required to stay on the premises at all tim...
deadmau5 Announces “Day Of The Deadmau5 Weekend” Halloween Shows
After keeping our spirits alive this past Halloween with a special drive-in concert edition of his annual “Day of the deadmau5” show, deadmau5 has officially announced that the fright-fest will be returning live and in-person in 2021. This year, the haunting will go down in Miami from October 28th to 31st. As of this publication, no official venue or supporting acts have been announced. 2019’s “Day of the deadmau5” was hosted at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and featured support from the late i_o, Lights, Getter, and Callie Reiff. The sets he throws down on Halloween are always special and add to the fan-favorite “day of the deadmau5” mix series. deadmau5 is currently gearing up for the debut of his highly-anticipated c...
Poland’s FEST Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup With Kygo, FISHER, Sam Feldt, More
FEST Festival has announced a star-studded phase one lineup. After first launching the event in 2019, organizers have booked some of the hottest talents from around the globe for its second iteration. Kygo, FISHER, Sam Feldt, Alan Walker, Kungs, Bakermat, Purple Disco Machine, Robin Schulz, and more are slated to take the stage on August 11th through 14th. As per standard practice in the pandemic age, FEST Festival plans to take all necessary precautions when it comes to sanitation and safety measures. The announcement of the festival comes at a somewhat troubling time for Poland in terms of the country’s response to the virus. While they’ve vaccinated roughly 6% of their population, they’ve recently seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, according to IQ. This ha...
Ekiti governor’s wife calls on government to remove tax on sanitary pads
The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has called on government to remove taxation on sanitary pads and engage in its local production to make it less expensive. She said this on Thursday at the inauguration of project P4iGC3, Pad for Improved Girl Child Education, by Balm in Gilead Foundation For Sustainable Development, BIGIF in Ado-Ekiti. Mrs Fayemi explained that such government’s policy was needed to promote the girl-child upbringing and keep them in school. “In rural areas, women do not have access to sanitary products. It is safe to say that one in every three girls in the country cannot afford safe and hygienic sanitary pads for proper menstrual hygiene management” she said. She also called for the sensitisation of adolescent girl child on menstrual health management to...
Above & Beyond Announce Return to London for Group Therapy 450 Celebration
As their first official stint with a live audience following the world-wide pandemic, venerated trance trio Above & Beyond have announced their return to the UK for a weekend-long celebration. Commemorating 450 episodes of their weekly Group Therapy Radio show, the band will be hosting a two-day outdoor festival in their hometown of London. Set to take place Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th, the festival will showcase a star-studded roster of trance and progressive acts from the band’s two record labels, Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep. Playing host to the festivities will be the Drumsheds, a groundbreaking London event space with ten acres of outdoor use and state-of-the-art-production. A brainchild of the famed Printworks venue, Drumsheds sits to the north of London in ...
Pasquale Rotella Says “Nothing Has Changed” With EDC Las Vegas 2021 Dates
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella took to social media to allay concerns regarding the potential postponement of EDC Las Vegas due to the impact of COVID-19. In a tweet, Rotella said that “nothing has changed” at this time and also promised a more comprehensive update in the near future. “Full EDC LV update coming soon. But as of now, nothing has changed,” he tweeted. “If we can have a safe show in May, then we’re going to make it happen.” At the time of this article’s publication, the dates of the 2021 edition of EDC Las Vegas are May 21st to 23rd. However, considering the extensive planning it takes to organize a music festival of this scale, a postponement seems like the most logical move for Insomniac amid the uncertainty of the...
Sources: Coachella is Moving to April 2022
It looks like the 2021 edition of Coachella has been dealt its final death blow. According to Variety, who spoke with two industry sources, the fabled Indio music and arts festival is planning to abandon its October 2021 dates and move to April 2022. The move would mark the music festival’s fourth postponement due to the impact of COVID-19. Citing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sources noted that Coachella could present an issue concerning the spread of the virus due to its sheer size. “There’s a big difference between having two weekend [sic] of Coachella in California and throwing a country festival in Florida,” one source told Variety. Sources say the 2021 edition of Indio’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will mo...
GRiZ, REZZ, More to Perform at Summer Camp Music Festival’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Summer Camp Music Festival has announced its lineup of artists for its 20th anniversary celebration. After postponing the festival from its annual Memorial Day Weekend due to the impact of COVID-19, almost all of the headliners have been confirmed for the festival’s new dates of August 20th to 22nd. The fest, an Illinois staple, features an expansive lineup of major electronic music artists, jam bands, hip-hop groups, and more. After the event’s initial postponement to May 2021, GRiZ had been excluded from the lineup. With the festival now slated for its new August dates, however, electro-funk producer was able to be included in the 20th anniversary celebration. He joins REZZ, STS9, Tipper, Emancipator, CloZee, LSDream, Shpongle, The Floozies, Manic Focu...
Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, More to Perform at Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea
The floodgates have been opened, and festivals are beginning to make their grand comebacks. Damian Lazarus‘ Day Zero festival has announced that it will be returning to the Dead Sea at the beautiful and historical ancient mountain of Masada. The event is expanding to two nights on September 9th and 10th, 2021 and the lineup is out of this world. Diplo, Charlotte de Witte, Luciano, Lee Burridge, DJ Tennis, DJ Holographic, Sasha, Nick Warren, and more were announced as performers for the unique music fest. Day Zero events are unlike any other, celebrating new beginnings through mind-blowing live performances and jaw-dropping locales. For Day Zero Masada: Dwellers of the Dead Sea, they will bring the intimacy of their beloved Tulum staple, the Club Stage, to the des...
Tomorrowland 2021 Officially Rescheduled to August and September
Tomorrowland has officially been rescheduled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both weekends of the iconic Belgian music festival’s 2021 edition have been moved. Weekend 1 will now take place August 27-29 and Weekend 2is scheduled for September 3-5. According to an announcement shared on Tomorrowland’s website, organizers cautioned fans that the fest could be cancelled if safety concerns persist as the dates near. “We want to stay positive and hopeful towards an unforgettable end of summer of 2021, but realize that there is also a chance the 16th edition of Tomorrowland could take place in 2022,” the statement reads. Tomorrowland 2021 has been postponed to August and September due to the impact of COVID-19. Tomorrowland In an email, Tomorrow...
TOKiMONSTA Announces “Every Woman” Livestream Featuring Tinashe, Aluna, More
A longtime advocate for gender equity in music, Grammy Award-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA has announced “Every Woman,” a special streaming event to close out National Women’s Month. Curated by the artist herself, the stream is scheduled for March 26th to 27th, 2021. You can tune in via Lost Resort TV on Twitch. In addition to a performance from TOKiMONSTA, “Every Woman” will also host an eclectic all-woman lineup featuring Tinashe, Aluna, and Tygapaw, among others. Rochelle Jordan and Gavin Turek, who will also appear, have previously been supported by TOKiMONSTA’s Young Art Records imprint. The stream will also integrate a series of panels, which will cover topics such as “Momming Hard in the Music Biz,” ...
FEMME HOUSE’S LP Giobbi Hosted a Livestream With a Powerhouse Lineup of Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, FEMME HOUSE proprietor LP Giobbi put together an incredible event on Insomniac TV in support of Alicia Keys’ She is the Music. As a non-profit organization, their goal is to increase the number of women working in music as songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals. The virtual show provided incredible house music and entertainment for a Saturday night at home, all while raising money for a charitable cause. Featuring powerhouse artists Hana, Anabel Englund, Kaleena Zanders, and LP Giobbi herself, the event got the full production treatment with a massive stage and psychedelic visual elements. Kicking off the night was songstress, gamer, and producer Hana. With her flowy purple hair and ethereal v...
