EVENTS
VC: I don’t know if Muhammadu Sanusi is still UNIBEN’s chancellor
Ten months after Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as Emir of Kano, the Vice Chancellor of University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Lillian Salami, has asked the Federal Ministry of Education to clear the air on the status of the former monarch as the Chancellor of the institution. Sanusi was appointed Chancellor of the institution in 2015 by the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. He was however deposed as Emir by the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, in March 2020, over alleged “insubordination”. He performed his last official duty as Chancellor of the University during the Convocation/Founders Day Ceremonies of the University in November 2019. Responding to inquiry by journalists over non-inclusion of Sanusi in the University’s 50th anniversary and the VC’s one ye...
Krewella, NERVO, REZZ and More Featured On SiriusXM’s All-Female EDM Festival Lineup
Closing out the year with a bang, SiriusXM‘s dance music program, bpm, is hosting a formidable lineup of women this weekend for a new digital music fest, bpm EMPOWERED Virtual Festival. The all-female festival is broadcasting now on channel 51 to radio subscribers until December 13th at 4AM ET (1AM PT), with a rebroadcast of all its sets immediately following through 3AM ET on December 15th. Featured on the all-star lineup are Alison Wonderland, Anna Lunoe, GG Magree, Krewella, NERVO, Rezz, TOKiMONSTA and WHIPPED CREAM, among many, many others. Take a look at the entire schedule here. If you’re not currently a SiriusXM subscriber and still want to tune in, you can take advantage of a free three-month trial the media giant is currently offering to new customers. The ...
AfDB chief urges Nigerian government to deepen investment in youth
The President, African Development Bank (AFDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has appealed to the Federal Government to deepen investment in youth, to enable them put their entrepreneurial ingenuity to good use. Adesina, who spoke virtually at the 2020 Nigerian Prize for Leadership at the weekend in Abuja, noted that Nigerian youth are plagued by plethora of challenges like unemployment, limited technical and vocational skills, limited inclusion in the socio-political space and lack of finances to develop their businesses. “No nation is perfect. But those who learn from history become greater. Events repeat itself twice when people do not learn. As a nation, Nigeria should do everything possible to invest and reinvest itself by focusing on the youth. “Today, we have 206 million people, 70 per cent ...
Honey Dijon, Nicole Moudaber, Patrick Topping Join Absolut and Beatport’s NYE Show
Absolut is sending off 2020 on a positive note by teaming up with Beatport to host a worldwide streaming event on New Year’s Eve. The event is set to feature over 20 hours of music streamed from cities across the globe. If you were looking for a way to start 2021 off on an epic but safe foot, look no further. When the first round of the #DanceAway2020 lineup came out, we thought it couldn’t get any better than this. Turns out, it could. Honey Dijon, Nicole Moudaber, Patrick Topping, Sydney Blu, BLANCah, MACHÌNA & SEKITOVA, and Mendy Indigo are the latest to join the already star-studded stream. Previously announced artists include Carl Cox, TOKiMONSTA, Jamie Jones, Nastia, Jaguar, BLOT!, RayRay, and Jixo & Danz. The festivities will begin befor...
Carl Cox to Perform on New Streaming Series to Aid Ibiza Food Bank
Known globally as the premier destination for electronic music fans, performers, and clubgoers, the island of Ibiza has seen more than its share of legendary electronic music performers over the years. However, as with many other areas worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of Ibiza’s residents without jobs and income for the foreseeable future. In light of that fact, event organizer Universe has created the Ibiza Soul Food series. Ibiza Soul Food is a series of livestreamed DJ sets that aim to raise financial aid for those in need on the White Isle. Among the new streaming initiative’s performers is legendary DJ and techno producer Carl Cox, who is a frequent Ibiza visitor. “Ibiza has been a 2nd home to me for many years,” said Cox. R...
U.S. senators seek possible sanctions over Ethiopia conflict abuses
Two U.S. senators have called on their government to consider imposing sanctions on any political or military officials found to be responsible for human rights violations during a month of conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. The proposed resolution was introduced on Wednesday by Senator Ben Cardin, a Democrat, and Senator Jim Risch, a Republican. It was the first such call by U.S. lawmakers since war between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) broke out on Nov. 4. The conflict is thought to have killed thousands and displaced more than 950,000 people, according to United Nations estimates, about 50,000 of them into Sudan. Concern has mounted over reports of civilians targeted by both sides, posing a policy dilemma for the United States, whic...
Jean-Michel Jarre Announces New Year’s Eye VR Performance at Virtualized Notre-Dame de Paris
As we near the close of what was an absolutely brutal year, Jean-Michel Jarre aims to end it on a high note, bringing positivity and hope as we move into 2021. Also a lot of lasers. One of the pioneers of electronic music, known for his legendary concert spectaculars that have broken world records in attendance, Jarre has teamed up with French VR startup VrOOm to launch us into the New Year with a groundbreaking livestreamed concert event. In partnership with the City of Paris, as well as under the patronage of UNESCO, the performance will be held in a stunning 3D visual recreation of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris landmark. “Virtual reality is to the performing arts today what cinema was to the theater in its early days, a kind of curiosity,” Jarre shared in a press r...
Martin Garrix is Playing “So Much Unreleased Music” at Tomorrowland’s NYE Festival
Martin Garrix is planning on saving 2020 at the eleventh hour. As his fans anticipate his momentous performance at Tomorrowland‘s first-ever New Year’s Eve festival, Garrix has given them even more to be excited about. In a press release issued by Tomorrowland today, the brand shared a quote by the dance music superstar wherein he reveals his plans to premiere a slew of new unreleased tracks, which he hopes will “take people on a journey.” “I’m very happy that I’m part of Tomorrowland’s New Year’s Eve line-up,” Garrix said. “The way Tomorrowland set up the summer edition of Tomorrowland Around the World, the way all the visuals looked – even though there weren’t real people, looking back at it, it felt like I was at a real festival, so I’m ver...
Digital New Year’s Festival Winter Covers Everything Announces Phase One Lineup
While we have to forgo in-person New Year’s parties for hopefully the last time in our lives, many organizers around the world are introducing virtual events to help us celebrate safely. Making their debut on New Year’s Day is Crash Revival, Solstice Events, and Rezonate Records‘ Winter Covers Everything, a new entry on the digital festival circuit. The three-day-long outing is set to host performances from Julian Gray, Paradise Lost, Kittrix, Nikademis, and many more. On Facebook, they shared an announcement video preparing fans for what’s to come. From now until December 10th, organizers will be taking submissions on their website for artists who would like to take the virtual stage next month. Those interested just have to submit their basic i...
GRiZ Drops Schedule for Virtual Edition of Charitable Christmas Celebration “12 Days of GRiZMAS”
Here to spread Christmas cheer once again is GRiZ for his 7th annual 12 Days of GRiZMAS event series. While the collection of activities and shows are typically held in-person throughout Detroit, the impact of COVID-19 has caused the event to enter the digital concert space. Hosted on both Twitch and Zoom, the event will invite fans to participate in a variety of holiday activities, including virtual crafting, a digital open mic night, trivia, yoga, baking lessons from Mama GRiZ, and much more. This all leads up to the 12th day of GRiZMAS, where he will be hosting a virtual music festival featuring performances from Destructo, Blunts & Blondes, Sunsquabi, AC Slater, and more. As is tradition, the event will be supporting a local Detroit charity. This year, donations will be c...
The LIFE Stream Project is Streaming a Virtual Concert to Raise Awareness of Child Sex Trafficking
As part of their efforts to raise awareness of child sex trafficking, The LIFE Stream Project is hosting a can’t-miss virtual music festival. The team behind the venture, led by CHIIEF, Shaysova, and Gestalt Theory, launched the event series with the goal of “helping humanity get back to love through music, poetry and art.” The streaming event, which begins at 11AM MST (1PM ET, 10AM PT) today, December 4th, features a slew of impressive DJs. Kap Slap, Dabow, Crimson Child, and many more are set to take the decks in the name of altruism. In addition to the musical lineup, the minds behind the event have also confirmed a number of guest speakers from Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit organization that assists governments around the world i...
Insomniac Announces New Audiovisual Drive-Thru Experience, Electric Mile
2020 is thankfully almost over, and as it nears its conclusion, Insomniac Events is giving EDM fans much to look forward to. The dance music concert promoter has announced the 2021 dates for a slew of its shows, such as EDC Orlando and its new oceanfront house music festival Day Trip, and the company has now announced yet another major event. Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella recently took to Instagram to announce Electric Mile, a fully immersive audiovisual drive-thru experience in Southern California. Set to take place at Santa Anita Park, the all-ages event is touted as a journey through “seven unique worlds of Insomniac’s most iconic festivals and brands, including EDC, Beyond Wonderland, Nocturnal Wonderland, Escape, and Countdown.” Electric Mile The ...
