EVENTS
CloZee Announces Southern California Drive-In Concert
CloZee‘s rise to the upper echelon of electronic music is set to continue in Southern California, where the French star is primed for a massive performance at a drive-in concert. CloZee, who was named to EDM.com‘s “Best Music Producers of 2020” list, will be touching down at the City National Grove of Anaheim’s Drive-In OC on April 17th, 2021. Joining the famed “world bass” producer will be special guests LSDREAM and Rome in Silver, two artists who have also paved significant paths at the intersection of dance and experimental bass music. Check out CloZee’s announcement below. A maximum of five passengers per vehicle will be permitted. Tickets are $255-$350 and will go on sale this Friday, March 12th at 10AM. You can sign up fo...
Burning Man Announces 2021 Theme: Terra Incognita
On February 18th, organizers of Burning Man 2021 released a highly anticipated update on the event via the Burning Man Project‘s blog. However, they were unfortunately unable to confirm many details regarding the prospects of the event’s 2021 edition, saying it was “simply too early to make the call.” A new post published today has announced the 2021 theme for the beloved Burning Man community: Terra Incognita. The Latin phrase, which translates to “unknown land,” traces back to the Egyptian scholar Ptolemy. While the possibility of reconnecting in Black Rock City remains unclear, the team has extended a spiritual invitation of sorts. “This year’s Burning Man theme is an invitation to emerge from our collective isolation, to ex...
Burning Man is Exploring New Sustainability Solutions on Fly Ranch Property
A 3,800 acre property located in Nevada’s Great Basin may hold secrets as to what the future of Burning Man could look like. Known as Fly Ranch, the property was purchased in 2016 by several high-profile donors for $6.5M. “The individuals that contributed funding for the purchase have one thing in common: they have been deeply moved and changed by their involvement in Burning Man, and they are invested in the future of this culture,” a journal published by the organization states. So what exactly will await at Fly Ranch? Burning Man Project and the Land Art Generator Initiative set out to find the answer by launching the LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch design challenge. The ask was for entrants to turn sustainable systems into works of art. Submissions included creative ene...
Vaccinated Express Lanes Planned for Texas’ Ubbi Dubbi Music Festival
Disco Donnie, the organizer of Texas electronic music festival Ubbi Dubbi, has announced that he is planning to implement express entry lanes at the event’s 2021 edition for those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19. Donnie took to Twitter to share the news of the lanes, which he said are “100% part of the plan.” While they have not yet been confirmed as part of the event’s infrastructure, they could be in the near future. In a separate tweet, he also clarified that attendees will not need to be vaccinated to gain entry to the event, and that he has teamed up with CLEAR to instate health protocols and safely expedite entry procedures. It’s important to note that Disco Donnie is not violating any laws by moving forward with Ubbi Dubbi Festival’...
Free Stratus Webinar: New Strategies for a ‘Digital Everything’ Future
When it comes to the world of work, 2020 will be remembered as a year that accelerated technological change. The recent “Cloud in Africa” report revealed that cloud technology was vital in helping businesses manage the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Among the common uses of the cloud was edge computing technology — a distributed model where computing takes place near the physical location that data is being collected and analyzed, rather than on a centralized server. This innovation allowed organisations to maximise asset performance while also increasing the efficiency of employees and assets — which is especially key during a time when IT teams are trying to do more with less. To help more organisations implement a successful path towards a digital transforma...
Big Gigantic Announces Socially Distanced 2021 Mini-Tour
Big Gigantic, the famed electro-funk duo and mayors of Rowdytown, have announced a socially distanced 2021 mini-tour. The tour will kick off on May 5th in Orlando, Florida and stop in Miami before heading north through Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. In an Instagram post announcing the shows, Big G noted that they will consist of a mix of drive-in raves and socially distanced pod shows, and they are “taking all measures for health & safety” into account. “You guys, we missed you so, so much and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to come see you all and play some music for you!!” they wrote. Later on in 2021, the duo will be headlining twin “Rowdytown” shows at the fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre in their home of Colorado. Joining t...
Women in Tech to Observe International Women’s Day
The next instalment of the Women in Tech Conversations virtual forum hosted by legal technology firm, LexisNexis South Africa, and information technology vendor, Dell Technologies, will see three formidable tech pioneers share their stories to mark International Women’s Day (IWD 2021) on Monday, 8 March 2021. The session – on Zoom between 2pm and 3.15pm – will build on the IWD 2021 campaign theme, #ChooseToChallenge, in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s global theme calls on the international community to address gender bias and inequality by choosing to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements in order to help create an inclusive world. The three tech industry game-changers who will share their experiences and insights ar...
Life Is Beautiful 2021 Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow
Life Is Beautiful is planning to make its triumphant return September 17th to 19th, 2021. The tickets for the beloved Las Vegas electronic music haven officially go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, March 3rd at 10AM. As vaccinations make their way around the nation, the arrow of the likelihood of the fall festival running according to plan seems to be pointing up. It’s important to note, however, that things can change quickly and the fest may ultimately be forced to pull the plug. The 2021 lineup has not been announced as of this article’s publication, but it is set to be revealed revealed next week. Previous iterations have included some of the best in EDM and the contemporary music scene at large, such as Zedd, Louis The Child, ODESZA, Kaskade, Tame Impala, The Bla...
Martin Garrix to Perform DJ Set at Virtual Edition of Tecate Pa’l Norte Festival
Mexico’s Tecate Pa’l Norte festival is set to take place in mid-April in virtual fashion. This will be the first digitized version of the festival, which opted to cancel its dates entirely in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Prior to last year’s cancellation the event had taken place annually in Monterrey since 2012. Dance music superstar Martin Garrix is primed for a DJ set for the virtual fest as well as a number of artists hailing from throughout North and South America, including Guaynaa, The Hives, Milky Chance, Molotov, and Sebastián Yatra, among others. Stage design and special effects will be a critical points of focus for the forthcoming event, and organizers have brought in subject matter experts to make it happen. The s...
Lightning in a Bottle Reschedules Next In-Person Event to 2022
Despite promising COVID-19 vaccine news, the organizers behind Lightning in a Bottle have decided to reschedule their next in-person event to 2022. The West Coast-based festival is the latest to take such action, following the lead of similarly high-profile events such as Ultra Music Fesitval, and Hangout Music Festival. In a statement shared via social media, organizers suggested that while this year shows some promise for events potentially being able to proceed in general, they feel continuing forward with Lightning in a Bottle amid the current regulatory environment would compromise the experience. “The experience of Lightning in a Bottle has always been about exploration, discovery, and connection. It’s about being socially close, not distanced,” the statement r...
Dirtybird and She Is The Music Partner for Women In Music Digital Festival
Influential record label Dirtybird and Alicia Keys‘ She Is The Music organization have teamed for a digital music festival to celebrate and uplift femme-identifying artists across the globe. The Women In Music Digital Festival will feature some of the world’s foremost electronic music artists and a slew of underground talent. Mija, Worthy, LOUISAHHH!!!, Uffie, Worthy, Gina Turner, and more are slated to perform across the three day festival. Sets from Femme House Collective boss LP Giobbi and Los Angeles-based leftfield house and techno figurehead Jenniluv will also be featured, alongside a myriad of others yet to be announced. Women In Music will host additional immersive activities outside of the musical performances, including a yoga workshop hosted by Tu...
Festival Wishlist: 5 Dance Music Festivals Awaiting Our Return
1. Nocturnal Wonderland Not only does Nocturnal Wonderland claim to be the longest-running electronic festival in America, but it’s also home to an ingenious venue and camping section. Each year, Nocturnal Wonderland is known for its intimacy and huge headliners. The grounds are filled with blacklight art, neon signs, and dancers galore. The campgrounds, situated within San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Regional Park, are picturesque, and campers can visit a water park during their free time. An RV is the perfect way to camp here—it’s close to what Insomniac calls “Camp OG.” This is a section of the campground filled with old-school ravers who have been devoted fans since the festival’s inception in 1995. Insomniac 2. Escape: Psycho Circus Insomniac‘s ...
