EVENTS
Burning Man 2021 Update: “We Just Don’t Know Yet, K?”
Following up on a January promise to provide Burning Man 2021 updates by mid-February, organizers have officially released a new statement via the Burning Man Project‘s blog. Posted on February 18th, the memo, titled “Look, We Just Don’t Know Yet, K?” speaks to the uncertainty surrounding the state of the event’s 2021 iteration. “A lot is resting on this decision, and it’s simply too early to make the call,” wrote the team. In the meantime, organizers have assured Burners that the essential procedures for an in-person event are already in the works and that they are in constant contact with the State of Nevada to review options. The statement also announced that the Burn Week dates will be the same, August 29th to September 6...
Tchami, Virtual Riot, More to Perform at Insomniac East’s Inaugural Abduction Festival
Insomniac East has announced the inaugural lineup of their new festival, Abduction 2021: The Florida Invasion. EDM fans of all genres can find their place here as the lineup offers an eclectic selection ranging from dubstep to deep house. Powerhouse artists set to appear at the Orlando fest include Diplo, Tchami, and Habstrakt along with bass music aficionados Barely Alive, Dirty Audio and Virtual Riot. Check out the full lineup and announcement below. According to the festival’s newly minted microsite, organizers hope to make this event as safe as possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks must be worn at all times within the venue, temperatures will be checked at the door, and the Insomniac team vows to wipe down high-contact spots throughout the event. The anno...
GRiZ & Friends Curated an Inclusive Digital Community at Virtual Camp Kulabunga’s Winter Edition
Multifaceted producer and musician GRiZ constantly finds new ways to go beyond music to connect with his fans. In 2018, GRiZ and friends debuted an event like none other—Camp Kulabunga, where music is not the main focus. Camp Kulabunga was created with the intention of fostering wellness, self-empowerment, community and inclusion. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the retreat was completely reconfigured and transitioned to a virtual event for the first time in August 2020. Maintaining the core values and themes of the event—while unable to host in-person gatherings—was no easy feat. Despite the obstacles, the ambitious Kulabunga team remained persistent and successfully translated the interactive community to an online experience. With restrictions still in ...
Victor Osimhen likens his unconscious 30 minutes to a brain reset
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has said his 30 minutes of unconsciousness Sunday, ‘felt like a brain reset’ Osimhen was discharged to return to Naples on Monday after spending the night under observation at a hospital in Bergamo following an alarming collapse towards the end of the club’s 4-2 Serie A defeat by Atalanta on Sunday. Osimhen was knocked unconscious in a scary incident during the final minutes of the game after a challenge with Cristian Romero; he was stretchered off the pitch and taken directly to hospital. A close adviser to the player told ESPN that a disoriented Osimhen was shocked when he saw the video of the incident. “He could not believe it when they showed him the video from the incident,” the adviser said. “He said it felt like a brain reset.” Multiple...
IoTFA 2021 Goes Virtual
The number of Internet of Things (IoT) connections exceeded the human population more than a decade ago, research shows. And in 2021, the growing rate of IoT deployment is set to reach $3.7 trillion. This trend is expected to change the trajectory of how businesses are run across the world. So while there is a very real hype surrounding IoT, very few enterprises know how to make the most of it. That’s why business leaders, tech aficionados and innovation heavy-weights are gearing up for the virtual edition of the Internet of Things Forum Africa — taking place from 25 – 26 March 2021. Under the theme “Enabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT”, this premier African event will see hundreds of attendees equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to plan and implement successfu...
IoTFA 2021 Goes Virtual
The number of Internet of Things (IoT) connections exceeded the human population more than a decade ago, research shows. And in 2021, the growing rate of IoT deployment is set to reach $3.7 trillion. This trend is expected to change the trajectory of how businesses are run across the world. So while there is a very real hype surrounding IoT, very few enterprises know how to make the most of it. That’s why business leaders, tech aficionados and innovation heavy-weights are gearing up for the virtual edition of the Internet of Things Forum Africa — taking place from 25 – 26 March 2021. Under the theme “Enabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT”, this premier African event will see hundreds of attendees equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to plan and implement successfu...
Pasquale Rotella Confirms EDC Las Vegas and Beyond Wonderland’s 2021 Dates Still On—For Now
Insomniac‘s Pasquale Rotella recently updated fans on the state of EDC Las Vegas and Beyond Wonderland in 2021. In a comment on a recent Instagram post, Rotella shared that his company is “continuing to plan” the events for their scheduled dates, bur cautioned that things could change. “I know a lot of you are looking for an EDCLV update, so yes, we’re continuing to plan EDC Las Vegas & Beyond Wonderland for their scheduled dates,” Rotella wrote. “There continues to be new developments & we’re in constant communication with local officials. If things change, however, we have backup dates in place & I’ll let you know soon.” The post that contains Rotella’s comment was published to announce Insomniac’s brand new Orla...
Edo government warns worship, events centres against violating coronavirus protocols
The Edo State Government has warned owners of event centres, eateries, restaurants, pubs, shopping malls and other places hosting social events in the state against violating the state’s COVID-19 prevention protocols. In a statement signed on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, the government said event centres or business premises that violate regulations on social gatherings would be shut and owners or operators would be prosecuted at designated mobile courts. Ogie noted that the state COVID-19 compliance team had been mandated to ensure strict enforcement of the directives at the weekend, starting from Friday, February 19, 2021, with instructions to ensure full compliance with the protocols. “The Edo State Government hereby warns all event centres, eaterie...
Great-Grandson of Pablo Picasso Announces Live DJ Set from Legendary Artist’s Workshop in Cannes
Florian Picasso, an electronic music producer and relative of legendary artist Pablo Picasso, is following in his great-grandfather’s footsteps of creativity and imagination. The Vietnamese-French DJ has announced an exclusive, 90-minute DJ set live from Pablo Picasso’s atelier in his villa in Cannes. The backdrop of the performance will be recreated to showcase the atelier as it was when Pablo lived and worked in it. In addition, prominent French painter and graffiti artist Cyril Kongo will paint a custom piece live throughout the stream. After the show, Kongo’s work will be auctioned off to buyers, and proceeds will be directed to Vietnam’s Quang Chau Foundation Orphanage. The painting will meet its buyer in Paris during the TENco x Global Gift Gala. Flo...
DJ Snake and Malaa Announce “Secret Room #2” B2B DJ Set
The French connection is back. DJ Snake and Malaa are teaming up once again for a can’t-miss livestream DJ set, the follow-up to December 2020’s blistering “Secret Room” B2B performance. The frequent collaborators also joined forces for a collaborative set back in August 2020, when they dropped their massive “Best of Both Worlds” mix. If the duo’s past performances are any indication, fans can expect to hear a bevy of unreleased IDs. They are also known to spotlight music from young, unheralded producers representing the next wave of bass and house music, such as Bleu Clair, JC Ordonez, and Acraze, among many others. DJ Snake and Malaa’s “Secret Room #2” stream is scheduled for tomorrow, February 20th, at 11:30PM Paris t...
Winter Music Conference is Going Virtual
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue on a convoluted path to distribution, the future of events and public gatherings in 2021 still remains uncertain. Many promoters and organizers have already postponed their events or move them to the digital space for the year. Winter Music Conference was the latest event to be reformatted for the virtual event space after WMC and Miami Music Week Director David Ireland confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post this week. According to Ireland, the 2021 virtual edition of Winter Music Conference is slated to take place in late May. “After months of waiting and figuring out a roadmap, we are working on executing a virtual edition of WMC in late May,” Ireland wrote. “The Magnetic Agency Group will be partnering with WMC for t...
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Monster Energy Up & Up Festival Announces New Competition, Performances by Kaskade, Subtronics, More [Exclusive]
Monster Energy Up & Up Festival has announced the launch of its highly anticipated first college music festival of 2021. Over 50 colleges and universities will compete in the Spring Madness Festival Competition, and eight will win momentous performances from some of the biggest names in EDM. Subtronics, Oliver Heldens, Kaskade, and Tchami have been tapped to deliver one-of-a-kind performances at each winning school, alongside hand-picked student talent in their very own Spring Madness festival. Tickets to each private and compliant festival will be free, but only available to the winning universities. Winners will be determined by which colleges garner the most RSVPs for the Spring Madness Festival. Yappa will be the official voting partner for the contest, which will be held...
