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Bonnaroo Organizers Cancel 2021 Festival Due to Impact of Hurricane Ida
The organizers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have announced the cancellation of their 2021 event due to flooding and waterlogged campgrounds caused by Hurricane Ida. The festival had been scheduled for September 2nd to 5th prior to its cancellation, which was announced via social media today. “We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that we must cancel Bonnaroo,” reads the statement. “While this weekend’s weather looks outstanding, currently Centeroo is waterlogged in many areas, the ground is incredibly saturated on our tollbooth paths, and the campgrounds are flooded to the point that we are unable to drive in or park vehicles safely.” “We have done everything in our power to try to keep the show moving forward, but Mother Nature has dealt us a ...
Electric Zoo 2021: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
New York’s premier electronic music festival Electric Zoo is gearing up for its 12th edition this weekend. The “Supernaturals”-themed event will return to Randall’s Island Park—a lush green island sandwiched between Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx on the East River—from September 3rd to 5th. We’re here to help you find the best afterparties, navigate the festival’s COVID-19 protocols, figure out the smoothest way to get to Randall’s Island, and more. COVID-19 Protocols Though New York City already has a vaccination mandate in place for indoor spaces like movie theaters and music venues, outdoor events like Electric Zoo are left to make COVID-19 entry decisions at their discretion. Like other large stateside electronic music festivals, Electric Zoo is adapting its entry require...
Watch RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Haunting “Alive” Red Rocks Performance on The Late Late Show with James Corden
The road to RÜFÜS DU SOL‘s third album has been one of tantalizing ambivalence, obscured by cryptic teases and mysterious antics. And after their latest interview, we’re sadly no closer. But at least we get to watch them perform. Making their debut on The Late Late Show, the trio chatted with host James Corden following a massive show at Colorado’s fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Before the program aired RÜFÜS DU SOL’s performance of “Alive,” band member Tyrone Lindqvist provided an update on the album. “Well we need to finish it first,” Lindqvist said with a laugh, adding, “We’re really excited about the songs that we’ve made and the album that’s coming out.” Check out the clip below. The groupR...
EDC Las Vegas 2022 Dates Revealed
Pandemic be damned, EDC Las Vegas fans can now mark their calendars for the festival’s 2022 edition. According to an email sent to ticket-holders for the 2021 fest, the 2022 iteration of EDC Las Vegas has been scheduled for May 20-22. In a statement, Insomniac founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella acknowledged the “rough couple of years” leading up to this year’s 25th edition while announcing special rewards for the event’s stalwart supporters. “I wanted to take a moment to thank you for joining us under the electric sky in 2021. I know it’s been a rough couple of years getting to this point, but I’m excited to know we’ll all be reunited once again on the dance floor & celebrating 25 years of EDC in October!” Rotella said. “In apprec...
Inside Nora En Pure’s Long-Awaited Return to The Brooklyn Mirage
After a year-and-a-half, Nora En Pure finally brought her Purified showcase back to a live audience. Bearing the namesake of her stellar radio show-turned-record label, Purified events are a celebration of deep and melodic house, with lineups curated by Nora En Pure at some of the world’s most popular venues. This time around, on July 31st, Nora En Pure—who played two DJ sets herself—invited All Living Things, Cassian, Dosem, and Marsh to perform at New York’s famed electronic music hotspot, The Brooklyn Mirage. The sprawling, multi-level, open-air venue was a perfect setting for the euphoric sound of En Pure. The sun setting on the New York skyline at The Brooklyn Mirage. Bryan Kwon With palm trees, vines, and a medley of plants hugging the stage, Nora En Pure’s affection for nature was b...
Eric Prydz Drops ID-Filled Factory 93 DJ Set in LA: Watch the Full Performance
Eric Prydz recently descended on the City of Angels to throw down a special DJ set in collaboration with Factory 93, known for their iconic warehouse parties. And thanks to a gallant attendee who was able to capture the full show, fans who missed out can now watch the performance in 4K resolution on YouTube. True to form, Prydz seamlessly oscillated between his aliases, mixing music by Pryda, Cirez D, and Tonja Holma with the gusto of a seasoned vet. He also played out a ton of IDs. He kicked off the concert with a track tentatively titled “WOWOW,” a prized cut that has appeared in his live sets since as early as 2010, before playing out a number of other unreleased songs that fans have long clamored for. These include “Belgrade Expo ID2” an...
The Value of Modernising Legacy Systems in the Financial Services Industry at Digital Finance Africa
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ALWZ SNNY Throws Down at Special “SNNY NITES” DJ Set
Rising dance music producer and DJ ALWZ SNNY recently brought his brand of bubbly bangers to Hanover, Maryland for a special DJ set on August 13th. Dubbed “SNNY NITES,” the event at the Original Cancun Cantina poured gasoline on the artist’s ascent in the EDM space. The show was co-hosted by social media influencer Sydney Lint and Video DJ Q, and the lineup included Evan Wilder, Sircasm, and DJ Lavi. But it was ultimately an ALWZ SNNY showcase as the masked DJ threw down in front of packed crowd, dropping a bevy of house and trap bangers. Organizers brought out all the stops for the show, which offered an electric atmosphere throughout the night’s entirety. Aerial trapeze performers gyrated and swung from the ceiling. Kaleidoscopic lasers and pyrotechnic b...
Insomniac Announces Vaccination and Testing Mandate for All Events, Including EDC Las Vegas
As music festival organizers continue to navigate the complexities of COVID-19 restrictions, the nation’s largest electronic dance music event promoter has announced new safety measures impacting all of its fests. According to CEO Pasquale Rotella, Insomniac Events will now require prospective attendees to provide proof of full vaccination (both jabs) or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of any given event. The decision has the feel of a watershed moment for the electronic music event space, wherein many promoters have refrained from instating similar mandates with hopes that restrictions will soon be lifted. Ubiquitously considered the leading festival organizer in the EDM industry, Insomniac has 12 U.S. fests scheduled before the end of 2021 as of this report&...
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Customer Engagement in Africa Comes Under the Spotlight
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BUKU: Planet B Festival Cancelled Due to Uncertainty of COVID-19
Earlier this summer BUKU Music + Art Project announced a diverse lineup for their one-of-a-kind boutique event, dubbed Planet B. The festival has now sadly been canceled due to the impact of COVID-19. In a statement released via social media, BUKU: Planet B organizers addressed the inability to safely proceed with the fest given the current and projected conditions of COVID-19 in Louisiana. “As you’ve probably seen, Louisiana is getting rocked by COVID again and it’s causing large events in the state to cancel,” the statement reads. “We’ve spent the last couple weeks trying to hang on, but don’t see a guaranteed path forward under the current & projected public health conditions.” BUKU Music + Art Project Recommended Articl...
