EVENTS
Nina Kravitz, Afrojack, Jamie Jones, More Added to Creamfields 2021 Lineup
Fresh off the success of the first-ever Creamfields House Party 2020 Edition, the beloved festival is gearing up for an epic return to Daresbury for 2021 after adding 20 more impressive names to the lineup. Following the postponement of its 2020 event due to the impact of COVID-19, Creamfields organizers announced theif plan to bring the UK’s oldest electronic dance music festival back August 26th to 29th. The new additions to the lineup are Adaro, Afrojack, Alan Fitzpatrick, Aly and Fila, Andy Whitby, DJ Issac, Headhunterz, Jamie Jones, Josh Wink, Matrix and Futurebound featuring Rhymester, Nina Kraviz, Paul van Dyk, Richy Ahmed, Sefa, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project, and TNT: Technoboy and Tuneboy. They join the previously announced Above and Beyond, Adam Be...
Excision Announces Return of Couch Lands and “Very Special Set”
Bass-heads can breathe a collective sigh of relief after Excision announced the return of his Couch Lands livestream series. The dubstep phenom took to Twitter to share the news of the third Couch Lands episode, dubbing it, “the moment you’ve been waiting for.” He also announced that he will be performing a “very special set,” sending his fanbase and EDM Twitter into an all-out fever pitch. “Couch Lands returns AND I have a very special set for you! See you on September 25th & 26th for two full days of music,” he wrote. While Excision didn’t release a lineup for the event, fans can expect a mammoth list of bass music’s finest for this Lost Lands-themed stream. Past editions have featured sets from Doct...
ADE Announces New “COVID-Proof Seated Concerts” in Amsterdam
After the cancellation of the 2020 iteration of Amsterdam Dance Event, a virtual event was announced, following suit with many other major 2020 events throttled by the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, after working in close collaboration with the Amsterdam City Council, ADE has curated new 2020 events under the ADE Specials banner. In an official statement, ADE confirmed that new events will be held throughout Amsterdam, which will comply with public safety guidelines put forth by the government. “The ADE team has worked hard to be able to deliver the best possible ADE experience while ensuring public health and government guidelines,” the statement says. “In doing so, we have collaborated closely with the city council and the city’s venues to host ...
deadmau5 Expands Drive-In Rave Tour with Second Montreal Show
With socially distanced drive-in shows surging in popularity as of late, it was only a matter of time before the Goat Lord himself, deadmau5 entered the fray. Announcing his tour across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, deadmau5 immediately ignited the hopes of those aching to witness a live performance once again. Fortunately for those living in Montreal and desperate to catch deadmau5’s performance, a second date has been added. deadmau5 will take the stage at Théâtre Ciné-parc Royalmount on September 18th and 19th. On tour, deadmau5 also has multiple shows scheduled for the Wesley Clover Parks Drive-in in Ottawa and Belly Up Aspen in Colorado, among other dates. For a full list of drive-in tour dates and more information, vi...
Ben Böhmer Stuns with Hot Air Balloon Performance in Turkey
Cercle Events are always a spectacle, pairing cutting edge dance music with sights from some of the world’s most interesting and carefully chosen locations. The Cercle organization has played host to sets from Disclosure, ZHU, Bob Sinclair, Adriatique, and a multitude of other influential electronic artists, all broadcast from unique and exquisite areas around the globe. The latest artist to grace a Cercle event was Anjunadeep‘s rising star Ben Böhmer. This time, the broadcast took place in Cappadocia, Turkey—a location recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—with Böhmer floating high above and performing in a hot air balloon. Böhmer’s deep and ethereal grooves provided the perfect soundtrack for the stunning broadcast, which panned over Cappadocia&...
Unlocking the Potential of Digital Transformation at DTC2020
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business cannot be underestimated. It has forced organisations to reconsider supply networks, product launches and employee well-being — all the while accelerating the speed at which digital tools or processes need to be implemented. Enterprises looking to compete in today’s marketplace are fast realizing the necessity of a comprehensive digital transformation blueprint that integrates various technologies across the board. With this in mind, IT News Africa and industry experts are set to tackle ideas on how to drive the future-of-work, future-of-connectedness, data management, connected digital experiences and digital innovation strategies at this year’s Digital Transformation Congress. The DTC2020 virtual conference — taking place on&nbs...
SoundStage.fm Launches Virtual Experience Platform with Upcoming Performance from Firebeatz
Founded in 2019, SoundStage.fm was born with a goal to connect fans with their favorite artists. The on-demand platform brings artists to fans’ virtual doorsteps for intimate, exclusive performances with its tech. SoundStage’s directory offers a diverse artist roster that ranges anywhere from world bass with Bastion to psychedelic bass with Deerskin. After booking a private set, fans have the ability to interact with artists in real time via two-way video. “Every artist has fans for whom their music reaches deep and has lasting effects at an existential level. We’re excited to provide a means for fans to experience intimate, authentic connections with the artists that have influenced them the most,” said Ara Kevonian, CEO of SoundStage.fm. “Our platform also opens up an ancillar...
Kygo to Perform Halftime Show of Bud Light’s “Battle of the Best” Gaming Tournament
Kygo is set to serve up an uplifting performance in the middle of what’s sure to be a high-stakes tournament featuring the gaming community’s top entertainers. Bud Light’s “Battle of the Best” tournament features a lineup of 16 world-renowned streamers going for gold in a competition that will span several different video game titles. The event isn’t only bringing out the biggest streamers, though, as they have tapped the “Lose Somebody” producer as the tournament’s official halftime entertainment. DrLupo, Cloakzy, Jordan Fisher, Shroud, TimTheTatman, and more will be vying for the “Battle of the Best” title live on Twitch. Only one streamer will emerge victorious from the bracket-style tournament. The p...
Insomniac Announces New 2021 Oceanfront House Music Festival, Day Trip
Amid a year of cancellations due to the impact of COVID-19, Insomniac is planning to bounce back in 2021 with Day Trip, an oceanfront music festival dedicated to house. Days after Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella shared the unfortunate news of his company’s cancellation of a stable of 2020 events amid of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he took to Instagram to announce Day Trip. The house music festival is slated for July 3rd, 2021 at Pier 46 at the glittering LA Waterfront. “Finding new venues in LA is never easy, but for July 3rd we’ve locked in a BEAUTIFUL one— Pier 46 at the LA Waterfront! I’m stoked to announce #DayTripFestival,” Rotella wrote. “It’s a place to soak in the sun, breathe in the ocean air & dance together at multipl...
A New “Island In the Sky” Club in Dubai is Launching a Socially Distant Rooftop Party
Paros, a popular restaurant and nightlife destination located in Dubai’s Taj Hotel JLT, is launching a new “island in the sky” party on its rooftop. According to Gulf News, the leading English language daily newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, Paros will be launching the socially distant event series this Thursday, September 3rd. It will happen every Thursday for the foreseeable future on the venue’s Mediterranean-style terrace from 6PM to 3AM. The concept, called Nisi on 46, will feature electronic music and live performances, and it promises a unique nightlife experience ensconced by panoramic views of the city. In addition to Nisi on 46, the team behind Paros are also be introducing Above, another nightlife concept that is being touted as a R...
Diplo Teams Up with The Smithsonian for Ambient Stargazing Concert
Last week, Diplo teamed up with the mediation app Calm to announce his new ambient album, titled MMXX. Fans with the app are able to preview the album before its official launch this week. The Grammy Award-winning producer stated that sales from the new album will be directed to Beam Collective and The Loveland Foundation‘s efforts to augment mental health awareness. This afternoon, Diplo announced that he’s partnering with The Smithsonian‘s AirSpace podcast for a series of limited capacity stargazing shows. Dubbed “Under Ancient Skies: A Night of Ambient Music and Stargazing,” fans in two cities across four nights can listen to an ambient set and learn about astronomy from the experts. Diplo and The Smithsonian’s “Under Ancient Skie...
The First Ever Music Festival for Ants is Going Down This Weekend
A consortium of international music festival brands have announced their plans to throw a collaborative live music event for ants. Yes, ants as in the insect. An audience of scavenging six-legged creatures will be attending the world’s first Antyfest, featuring performances from the artists who would have played the festivals live in the absence of the pandemic. Miniature replicas of festival stages from around the world will be outfitted with a screen, which will stream a mix of both live and taped sets from the performing artists to an estimated 8,000 ants. The horde of insects were attracted to the stages for the taping of the event with the promise of food and subsequently released back into the wild. Among the festivals participating are Pohoda in Slovakia, Busan Roc...
