EVENTS
SOFI TUKKER to Perform Epic Live DJ Set in Social VR for Oculus’ “Venues”
When COVID-19 shut down the live event world, artists showed how resourceful they truly are, taking their prowess to the digital world. None more so than SOFI TUKKER, who began livestreaming every single day back in March and have performed over 300 sets thus far. As if the sheer quantity of their streams wasn’t enough, they’ve now upped the ante by joining forces with leading VR brand Oculus to perform live in the Facebook-owned company’s “Venues” social VR environment. The stream will air on Friday, February 19th from 9:55AM to 10:35AM PT from their stunning home outside of Miami. For those not equipped with an Oculus VR headset, you will be able to stream the performance via Facebook in 2D format. Oculus’ “Venues&...
Organizers of Detroit’s Movement Festival Pull Plug on 2021 Event
Memorial Day weekend in Detroit will be a bit dimmer this year after the organizers of Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival decided to pull the plug on its 2021 edition. Citing the impact of COVID-19, representatives took to social media to share the news in a joint statement with Paxahau, which produces the fest in Detroit’s Hart Plaza. “We have been looking forward to reuniting with all of you on Memorial Day weekend, but the ongoing pandemic and state regulations have led us to the painful realization that our beloved Movement Festival will not happen in May 2021,” the statement reads. The announcement adds that organizers are “working hard to provide updates about future dates and ticketing options,” which they say will arrive when ...
Las Vegas Pool Clubs Set to Reopen in March 2021 With Social Distancing Measures
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, a number of marquee Las Vegas pool clubs are set to reopen after a year of unprecedented cancellations and layoffs. The imminent return of the clubs are attributed to Directive 037, a new edict signed and executed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak on February 14th that eases COVID-19 restrictions across the state. The order effectively relaxed restrictions on public gatherings by allowing those of 100 people, or 35% of a venue’s capacity—whichever is less. In January, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said that Las Vegas is “ready to welcome back the world” in her annual State of the City address. Famed MGM Grand pool party destination Wet Republic, which has featured electronic music superstars such as Ma...
How to Piece Together the IoT Puzzle
When first looking at an Internet of Things (IoT) project, you might think it looks cut-and-dry. Then the proverbial rug is pulled from under you. Surely, it’s just about devices and keeping them connected to the Internet, right? It SHOULD be easy; but in reality, most companies find that they’re facing a challenge that looks more like a jigsaw puzzle – and sometimes a few pieces have fallen on the floor. Thoughtfulness and planning are key to solving this IoT jigsaw puzzle. You need to know how the pieces fit with your wider enterprise IT landscape (apps/data/processes). In other words, you must become familiar with all your pieces, choose the right ones at the right time, and ensure you have a usable workspace to create your masterpiece. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_c00.td-a-rec-img{ text-ali...
Hangout Festival to Explore Options for 2021, Announce 2022 Dates
The organizers of Alabama’s Hangout Music Festival have announced dates for a 2022 outing and revealed that they are looking into the prospect of a 2021 event. The Gulf Shores fest will officially return in the spring of next year, but they haven’t ruled out hosting the event this fall. Hangout representatives shared a statement on the festival’s website, explaining the reasoning behind their decision and informing fans that they’ll “have more clarity in the next few months” regarding the event’s 2021 edition. The letter revealed that they are working with local officials and artist management in an effort to hammer down the logistics of the show. It also ensures fans that they are monitoring the state of the pandemic and notes that the health...
Night Bass Announces 7th Anniversary Livestream Event
In honor of the 7th anniversary of Night Bass, the label will be hosting a celebratory livestream. Since an in-person party is unsafe due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they will be teaming up with Beatport for the online event. Label boss, AC Slater announced the event on Twitter and shared who would be taking the virtual stage. For his label’s 7th anniversary, Slater promises “a line up of legends & future legends I admire spanning various musical styles within the Night Bass spectrum.” Fans can expect to see performances from the boss himself, Flava D, DJ Q, Bleu Clair, GRiZ, and more. Fans have become particularly excited about the latter of the group’s performance, as GRiZ recently teased that he might drop some rare, unreleased house song...
Armin van Buuren, Tiësto Among 50 Artists to Host Tomorrowland’s One World Radio Celebration
In honor of the two-year anniversary of Tomorrowland‘s One World Radio, the festival giant is bringing out 50 guest hosts for a momentous five-day broadcast event. Listeners can expect to hear music from a number of Tomorrowland mainstays, including Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Dillon Francis, Martin Solveig, and Tiësto, among many others. The last of the listed artists is also slated to release a special “Tomorrowland Friendship Mix” during the event. Check out Tomorrowland’s announcement and full lineup below. As explained on Tomorrowland’s website, each artist will provide a 30-minute set, each of which will total up to 25 hours of music. Organizers have also promised “tons of unreleased and exclusive IDs” during the sets. T...
Dutch Music Festivals Reschedule Dates After Government Promises Financial Reimbursement for Forced Cancellations
The Dutch government has allocated a €300 million fund allowing organizers of large scale events, including music festivals, to seek access to financial reimbursement in case their events are forcibly cancelled. Events eligible for such government support will need to be taking place between July 1st and the end of 2021, a timeframe that is already creating a strong incentive for organizers to reschedule their events to Q3 or Q4 of 2021. A slew of festivals including Awakenings, DGTL, Dauwpop, Paaspop, Utrecht Central Park Festival, and Zwarte Cross have already taken the leap, announcing new dates for September of this year. Despite the shuffle, ticket holders are standing by as 85% of tickets for the 2021 edition of Utrecht Central Park Festival were sold last year. Meanwhile, ...
Kygo Announces Livestream on Mountain Top in Norway
The pandemic has seen producers go to extreme heights to reach their fans. For Kygo, that means going to the top of a mountain. The multi-platinum selling artist has announced a special livestream performance presented on Moment House, the premium digital live platform that has been making waves by connecting artists and their core fans for global ticketed experiences they call “Moments.” Kygo’s “Moment” will come from atop a snow-capped mountain in the Sunnmore Alps, located in his home country of Norway. Fans will be able to watch the global superstar deliver a set that spans his career in an environment many of us can only dream of visiting. The breathtaking experience will take place on Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th depending on your time...
Twitter: Donald Trump ban permanent, even if he runs for office again
Former President Donald Trump will not be returning to Twitter at any point in the future, according to the company’s chief financial officer. In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box program on Wednesday, Twitter CFO Ned Segal said that running for public office again would not reverse the ban the company handed out to Trump in the aftermath of the US Capitol riot on January 6th. The question is relevant considering Trump’s ongoing impeachment trial. A central question in the trial is whether Democrats can bar Trump from running for president again in 2024 or seeking other public office. Regardless of the outcome, the @realDonaldTrump will still remain suspended for good, Segal said. “The way our policies work, when you’re removed from the platform, you’re removed from the...
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[WATCH] David Guetta Performs Atop Iconic Dubai Landmark In Latest “United At Home” Livestream
David Guetta‘s “United At Home” concert series has graced some of the world’s most magnificent skylines and awe-inspiring sights. Over the weekend, the platinum-selling producer streamed from atop yet another breathtaking landmark, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeira hotel. For the first “United At Home” of 2021, David Guetta knew he had to make a lasting impression, especially since the image of the producer’s New Year’s Eve performance from the Louvre in Paris has hardly left our minds. Needless to say, Guetta’s latest stunt did not disappoint. Performing atop a giant LED platform, Guetta’s sharp visuals beamed up into the sky from under him as he led fans on a journey through his iconic discography. Shining like a lone bea...
Armed herdsmen: Group calls on President Buhari to caution Bauchi governor
An Edo State-based civil society organisation, the Foundation for Good Governance and Social Change (FGGSC), has called on the Presidency to caution the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammed, over a statement credited to him justifying bearing of arms by Fulani herdsmen to protect their cows. The group, faulting the comments of the governor, described it as ‘reckless, provocative, divisive and unbecoming of the status of a governor in a pluralistic society like Nigeria.’ Addressing journalists in Benin City, the Executive Director of FGGSC, Austin Osakue, said the situation in Nigeria was similar to what led to the 30 months civil war in the late 1960s that resulted in wanton destruction of lives and properties. ‘The statement opens the floodgates of self-help for Nigerians of other ethn...