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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...
Pasquale Rotella Confirms 2021 Postponement of Insomniac Festivals Due to COVID-19
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella took to social media today to share some devastating—if unsurprising—news about the future of his company’s wildly popular dance music festivals in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Nocturnal Wonderland, Escape Psycho Circus, EDC Orlando, and Dreamstate SoCal have all officially been tabled, biting the bullet amid a relentless pandemic that continues to throttle the music community at large. They will now all be planned for unannounced 2021 dates. “As you might have imagined after we moved EDC Las Vegas to May 2021, we will be shifting Nocturnal Wonderland, Escape Psycho Circus, EDC Orlando & Dreamstate SoCal to 2021 as well,” he wrote via Instagram. “While this year has been full of ups and downs, it’s somethi...
Yaeji to Share Special Livestreamed Boiler Room Set
The cancellation and postponement of many tours worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left both fans and artists alike feeling a bit empty. Luckily, livestream performances have come to the rescue to somewhat satiate those cravings for a live music experience. And thankfully, those looking forward to catching a livestreamed set from Yaeji will be able to do so this week. The Korean-American rising electronic star has announced via Instagram that she will be performing a special Boiler Room set, titled “Yaeji In Place.” “When all of this year’s touring was postponed, I felt a bit lost, not being able to see you all in person and share a new set,” Yaeji said. With that notion in mind, she promises something extra special for viewers. &#...
deadmau5 to Launch mau5trap.tv Streaming Platform with Exclusive Set from TESTPILOT Alias
As deadmau5 continues to test the waters of the drive-in rave scene, the venerated DJ and producer is now steering into the virtual concert space with the launch of his own livestreaming platform, mau5trap.tv. The live music streaming landscape in the US has only become more robust with each passing week as the country struggles to reduce the impact of COVID-19. With no nightclubs or festivals to turn to, what started out as a pie-in-the-sky idea has now mutated into the new norm, as legions of music producers and DJs have opted to funnel their sound into the blue light of user’s devices in the absence of tours. The lingering question, though, is how to monetize the streams beyond simple advertising campaigns. The launch of mau5trap.tv will be commemorated by a can’t-...
CoClubs Launches First Socially Distanced Music and Immersive Art-Walk Experience in Denver
Denver nightlife group CoClubs and local artist option4 have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind, socially-distanced music and art experience, The Acoma Street Project. The project debuts this weekend, August 27th to 29th, and the open air exhibit will run for six weeks. The rare pop-up will combine livestreamed performances from top DJs with an immersive art and dining experience for fans. This weekend’s event is headlined by house acts BLOND:ISH, Dubfire, and Random Rab. CoClubs is a local-to-Colorado business that runs five venues across Denver. They provide top experiences in unique spaces, serving the community for the last 20 years. option4 is a Colorado-based deep house artist by way of the Midwest. Despite the turbulence of events in 2020, the tw...
Aluna to Host “Renaissance Royal Rave” Stream Ahead of Debut Solo Album Release
Aluna is unveiling songs from her upcoming album in style with her forthcoming virtual performance and afterparty, “Renaissance Royal Rave.” Aluna, of AlunaGeorge fame, is taking an ambitious step forward in her career as she prepares for the release of her debut solo effort, Renaissance, and fans are invited to hear the start of her next chapter live as she performs a selection of songs from the album for the very first time. According to the songstress, Renaissance is a celebration of individuality, and to that end, Aluna is encouraging her fans to “wear whatever makes you, you” to the “Renaissance Royal Rave.” Immediately following the performance, Aluna is set to host a virtual afterparty where fans can engage with her directly by ask...
Ableton Scraps 2021 Loop Summit Due to “Unmanageable Doubt” Casted by COVID-19
Music festivals aren’t the only major events to feel the wrath of COVID-19 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Venerated German music software company Ableton, the developer of the most ubiquitous digital audio workstation on the planet, has cashed in its chips and cancelled its in-person 2021 Loop Summit, citing fears of COVID-19. “We have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Loop Summit in 2021,” Ableton said in a statement. “It is increasingly clear that we cannot guarantee the level of health and safety that our event demands. In addition to the welfare risk, the ongoing global pandemic has continued to cast unmanageable doubt over all aspects of our event planning. Uncertainty in future travel and event restrictions has made it impo...
ReUnite Festival Sparks Swift Backlash After Illicit Desert Gathering Defies COVID-19 Regulations
Over the weekend, an event called ReUnite Festival took place in Mojave, California that has drawn swift backlash and condemnation from the dance music community. Despite a ban on mass gatherings in the state, organizers reportedly shirked COVID-19 regulations while patrons failed to socially distance or wear masks at the event. Since ReUnite was planned and executed in a clandestine manner, certain aspects of the event and what took place remain hazily speculative, but firsthand accounts coming to light suggest the gathering had far-reaching consequences. As for how the fest was able to take place to begin with, multiple attendees have posited the event was ultimately allowed to operate after the gathering was characterized by organizers as a protest. According to rep...
Gareth Emery Announces Pair of Socially Distanced Drive-In Concerts in Anaheim
Venerated electronic music producer and DJ Gareth Emery is throwing his hat into the drive-in rave ring. Amidst a year of unwavering bad news, the trance legend has announced his aptly titled “We’ll Be OK” drive-in concert series to conjure a glimmer of positivity for the live music scene, which was decimated by the impact of COVID-19. Emery is set to perform two socially distanced shows at the City National Grove of Anaheim’s Drive-In OC on Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. Emery took to Twitter to share the news, writing that he is “very grateful to have finally have a safe environment where [he] can see [his] california crew again.” Check out the announcement below. According to a press release issued to announce the series, Emery’s ...
deadmau5 Announces Intimate Drive-In Show in Ottawa, New “Drive-In Concert Series”
Following a successful edition in Toronto, deadmau5 is flooring the pedal of his foray into the increasingly robust drive-in rave scene amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The renowned Canadian DJ and electronic music producer took to Twitter today to announce a drive-in concert on Friday, September 11th at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks Drive-In. “Ottawa, you’re up next!” he wrote. The event was also revealed to be part of a “Drive-In Concert Series” sponsored by Budweiser Zero, so fans are safe to look forward to more events in the near future. Check out the announcement below. Tickets are set to go on sale tomorrow, August 25th, at 10AM ET (7AM PT). You can purchase your passes via Ticketmaster here. After the Grammy Award-nominated pro...
