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The Blessed Madonna, Róisín Murphy, More to Perform at Fundraising Rave for Ukraine
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, London-based music collective R3 Soundsystem are planning a fundraising rave to support humanitarian efforts. The event will take place on Friday, March 11th at the South London club Venue MOT and will run for nine hours, from 10PM to 7AM. Craig Richards, The Blessed Madonna, and Róisín Murphy will perform DJ sets, among others. “As part of the fundraiser, we will raise crucial funds destined for aid, refugee assistance and evacuations,” R3 Soundsystem said. “The money raised, the group added, will go to Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft (Alliance for Development Help), Fulcrum UA and All Out to provide humanitarian help on the ground, and support people in Ukraine and refugees in the neighbouring countries that they are f...
Skrillex Announced as Mainstage Closer at Sunset Music Festival 2022
Sunset Music Festival has officially announced Skrillex as a headlining closer in 2022, marking his fourth time performing at the Tampa, Florida-based event. Sunset organizers recently announced the 2022 lineup, which includes Duke Dumont, Dillon Francis, Borgore, Gorgon City, MiTiS, Blanke, and many more. Scheduled for May 27-29 at Raymond James Stadium, this year’s edition is slated to be the largest fest so far in celebration of Sunset’s 10th anniversary. Skrillex is the first of three closing headliners to be announced. Fans can purchase tickets to Sunset Music Festival 2022 here. Skrillex shared a heartfelt post on Instagram just over a month ago describing himself as “on the mend” and stressing the importance of self-love. The post teased new m...
Insomniac Announces 2022 Day Trip Festival Dates
“WE BACK BABY, and better than ever!” The organizers of Day Trip Festival have triumphantly announced plans for the 2022 edition of the Southern California event, which is scheduled to take place June 25-26. While last year’s inaugural event ended up having to switch locations from a waterfront site in L.A. County to the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, this year’s fest will occur at a locale better than originally intended—at the historic Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach. The 21+ festival will feature two stages showcasing techno and house music’s top tastemakers. Beginning March 3rd, ticket-holders from the inaugural 2021 Day Trip and the brand’s recent Skyline Festival in Downtown L.A. will receive first access to the exclusive 24-hour presale. Gen...
Revolut’s Russian co-founder decries the ongoing war in Ukraine
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky explained that he decided to exercise caution in his public comments and actions for the welfare of Revolut’s Russian staff His Ukrainian co-founder Vlad Yatsenko critiqued President Putin last week over the attack on Ukraine Following a period of reticence, the CEO of London-based fintech firm Revolut Nikolay Storonsky has established an anti-war standing over the ongoing invasion of Russia into Ukraine. The Russian billionaire co-founded Revolut with his Ukrainian partner Vlad Yatsenko, who serves as the CTO of the financial services company. Storonsky expressed his disappointment in the Russia-Ukraine conflict taking a war route via a personal letter published in a blog post yesterday. He averred that the war between the two countries would never be an an...
CloZee, G Jones, Opiuo, More to Perform at Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival 2022
Prepare to be transported back to the middle ages at Kosmic Kingdom Music Festival. Hosted at one of the most unique locations, the fest takes place at Sleepy Hollow’s Renaissance Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The park features multiple real-life castles that will be used as stages, as well as over 35 fully functional Renaissance buildings. Kosmic Kingdom organizers have now announced the official lineup for the three-day event, which is scheduled for June 3rd and 4th, with a pre-party on the 2nd. The multi-genre festival features an array of DJs across experimental bass music, electro-funk, dubstep and beyond. Headlining Kosmic Kingdom 2022 are CloZee and G Jones, followed by Of The Trees, Opiuo, VCTRE and NotLö, among others. The undercard is filled with emerging electro...
Miami Music Week 2022 Guide: Clubs, Pool Parties, Showcases and More
Editor’s Note: The list contained in this article will be updated as more events are announced. Veteran screenwriter Mitch Glazer hit the nail on the head when he called Miami a “storytelling engine.” But in the throes of a relentless pandemic, the only stories coming out of the city were ones of the horror variety. So it’s not a stretch to say that the stories bubbling beneath the surface of the return of Miami Music Week will ultimately be timeless. With the pandemic in Miami’s rearview, this year’s gathering has the feel of something special. Hedonism be damned, fans from all over the world are planning to descend on the city for a week of uncaged raving. The Magic City is going to be a no-holds-barred electronic music utopia. Ahead of Miami Musi...
Okeechobee 2022: Set Times, Festival Guidelines and Everything Else You Need to Know
One of Florida’s most beloved annual music festivals—and a crown jewel in the Insomniac family—Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is returning to the Sunshine State March 3-6. With a lush green oasis to call home, Okeechobee brings a special energy to dance music fans year in and year out. EDM.com is here to help you navigate through the festival’s various policies and guidelines to help you have the best festival experience. Read on to find out about travel tips, venue and box office hours, COVID-19 protocols, performance times, and everything else in-between. Those who still need a last-minute ticket can secure passes here. OKEECHOBEE BOX OFFICE The official Box Office and Will Call are located at: Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center4601 Hwy 710 Okeechobee, FL 34972 You can ...
Greatest Show On Earth: How Shaq’s Fun House Spectacular Is Shaking Up the Dance Music Landscape
Remember designing your dream home as a kid? You’d replace all the stairs with slides and create the ultimate entertainment room. And despite the improbability of having an indoor pool and a giant movie theater screen in the same space, the decisions just felt right. Looking back, it’s enough to smile all over again at the idea of what happens when there’s seemingly no limitations other than one’s imagination. In many ways, Shaq’s Fun House, a relatively new staple of Super Bowl Weekend, similarly seeks to subvert the conventional expectations of what a dance music event should look and feel like by delivering on multiple experiential fronts at once. On its face, fans can certainly see Fun House shows aren’t short on raw talent. Thi...
Afterparty NFT Music Festival Shares Full Lineup With The Chainsmokers, Gryffin, SOFI TUKKER, More
The organizers of Afterparty, the upcoming NFT-gated music festival and artistic showcase in Las Vegas, have announced a star-studded lineup for its inaugural edition. Gryffin, LANY, SOFI TUKKER, Bob Moses, TOKiMONSTA, Elohim, and many more join previously announced headliners The Kid LAROI and The Chainsmokers in the assemblage of this two-day digital utopia. Afterparty is shaking up the standard music festival model on several fronts. For starters, each of Afterparty’s 1,500 “Utopian” NFT collectibles doubles as a digital art piece as well as the key to accessing the two-day event. You can gain access to the festival by purchasing a “Utopian” NFT or Afterparty Festival Pass. Afterparty‘s Web3 mission statement is to bring NFT utility to ...
Fortinet in Partnership with Exclusive Networks Announced as Gold Sponsor for IoTFA 2022
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Binance’s $10M donation adds to the growing support funds for Ukraine
The Binance Charity Foundation has also set up a crypto-priority emergency relief fund The Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund is nearing $6 million in donations. According to an announcement posted by Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao, the world’s largest crypto exchange by transaction volume has donated $10 million to help in the crisis resulting from the ongoing Russian military action in Ukraine. The exchange’s non-profit charitable arm has also started a crowdfunding initiative and lobbied for crypto donations which will be used to help allay the situation in the country. “#Binance is donating $10M to help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine & @BinanceBCF launched the crypto-first crowdfunding Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund. Our focus is providing on-the-ground supp...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Announce Debut Headlining Performance at The Gorge
Concertgoers in the Pacific Northwest will finally get to experience RÜFÜS DU SOL‘s exhilarating live show at their region’s most iconic venue. This fall, the Australian trio are making their headline debut at The Gorge Amphitheatre with help from the multitalented artist Fred again.. RÜFÜS DU SOL took to social media yesterday to share a short teaser showcasing the breathtaking views of the fabled open-air venue, noting that they’ve “been planning this one for a very long time.” Back in October, RÜFÜS DU SOL released their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Surrender, to critical acclaim. Just one month after that, they nabbed their third Grammy nomination for their single “Alive,” which appeared on the captivating album. RÜFÜS DU SOL’s...
