EVENTS
Insomniac’s Day Trip Festival Moves Venues for Second Time, Refunds All Ticket-Holders
In an unprecedented turn of events, the organizers of Insomniac’s Day Trip Festival have announced that they have switched the event’s venue a second time, less than a week before the festival. In an apologetic message shared by Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella, festival-goers learned that Day Trip will now take place at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center, about 80 miles from the original location. Rotella has also extended an olive branch to prospective attendees, offering all ticket-holders full automatic refunds and free tickets to the inaugural Day Trip festival, full reimbursement for non-refundable flights and hotels, and free tickets to any Insomniac event of their choice that is not sold out and scheduled to take place before the end of 2021. “Unf...
Jamie Jones Unveils Lineup for Paradise in the Park 2021
Los Angeles is scheduled to host some exciting electronic shows this summer, most notably Jamie Jones‘ renowned Paradise in the Park. Jones has now unveiled the lineup for this year’s event, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 21st. One of today’s most widely recognized dance music stars, Jones has become intertwined with LA’s house music scene over the past two decades. The 2021 Paradise in the Park bill is topped off by festival regular and No. 19 record label head Art Department. Other supporting acts include rising house star Detlef and Crosstown Rebel’s Yulia Niko. The fest will take place at a brand new location, Pershing Square, a historic landmark in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s an urban setting surrounded by skyscrapers, ...
Peloton is Hosting a Music Festival With Disclosure, Depeche Mode, More
While the pandemic caused a harsh blow for many companies on the market, there were a few who found mass success, such as Peloton. The at-home fitness company provided both a physical and mental health outlet for those cooped up indoors. And for those of us who yearned for clubs and festivals, it also provided a healthy alternative for consuming high-energy music. After all, walking around for miles from stage to stage does have some similarities to 45 minutes on a stationary bike. Peloton seems to agree because the company has officially launched the All For One music festival, a three-day virtual event beginning on July 1st that will feature more than 40 instructors covering their signature cycling, running, cardio, strength, and yoga classes. They will be joined by a diverse ...
Ethiopia says army can re-enter seized Tigray capital Mekelle in weeks
The Ethiopian army could re-enter the seized Tigray regional capital of Mekelle within weeks if needed, a spokesman for a government task force said on Wednesday, adding that government-allied Eritrean forces had withdrawn from the region. It was the first public statement by a federal government official since Mekelle was taken by Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces this week in a major turn of events after eight months of conflict in which thousands of people have been killed. read more People in Mekelle, where communications were down on Wednesday, said on Monday incoming Tigrayan fighters had been greeted with cheers. There were similar scenes in the northern town of Shire on Wednesday, where Eritrean forces had pulled out and Tigrayan forces had entered, residents said. Peo...
Here Are the Set Times for Tomorrowland Around The World 2021
With nowhere else to go but cyberspace after its controversial 2021 postponement, Tomorrowland is gearing up for the second edition of its virtual “Around The World” festival. The digital festival is, of course, a far cry from the idyllic electronic music utopia in Belgium’s De Schorre Park. However, organizers are doing their best to deliver the experience at the upcoming Tomorrowland Around The World event, which will feature six meticulously designed 3D stages and performances from Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Charlotte de Witte, and many more. Check out the full list of set times below. Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 will move forward on the heels of the acrimonious postponement of the festival’s IRL events, which were originally planned over two weekend...
EXIT Festival Slated As the First Major International Music Festival to Take Place in 2021
In less than two weeks, the 20th anniversary of Serbia’s EXIT Festival will take place at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad. Thanks to Serbia’s significantly decreased number of new COVID-19 cases, international travelers are welcomed into the country so long as they have proof of vaccination and can provide a recent negative result of the RT-PCR test or Antigen FIA Rapid test. For four days from July 8th to the 11th, attendees can celebrateand return to the dancefloor. Considering this will be the event’s 20th edition, EXIT Festival has confirmed performances by globally renowned artists such as David Guetta, Robin Schulz, Tyga, Hot Since 82, and Solomun, among others, as well as many regional names. Check out the current list of headliners below, with...
Ultra Europe Organizers Pull the Plug on 2021 Festival, Announce 2022 Dates
The organizers of Ultra Europe have abandoned the festival’s planned 2021 dates, citing the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival, which was scheduled to take place this summer at Croatia’s Poljud Stadium and feature performances from Armin van Buuren, Marshmello, and David Guetta, among others, took to social media to share an official statement. “Unfortunately, due to ongoing COVID-19 official government safety measures, specifically in relation to mass gatherings, the 8th edition of Ultra Europe has been rescheduled to July 8, 9 and 10, 2022,” the statement reads. Total Croatia News reports that the country of Croatia has registered 23 cases of the Delta coronavirus variant in five counties. According to Krunoslav Capak, t...
The Sims to Host In-Game Music Festival
EA Games’ The Sims 4 will host a forthcoming in-game music festival unlike any other. Virtual music festivals featuring many of the world’s biggest artists have landed on Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox in recent memory, captivating millions in the process. For its part, The Sims franchise as a whole has sold over 200 million copies globally, with the game’s latest installment proving to be EA’s bestselling asset in the series yet. Naturally, it presents fertile ground for hosting highly visible events of a similar caliber. Prolific singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha is slated to headline the festival, dubbed Sims Sessions, which will also include performances from Glass Animals and Joy Oladokun. According to The Verge, the artists will be ...
Chelsea legend Michael Essien extends role with FC Nordsjaelland
Former Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien has extended his coaching contract with Danish Superligaen side FC Nordsjaelland until 2023. According to FC Nordsjaelland manager Flemming Pedersen the former Real Madrid enforcer has lived up to expectations on the touchline much to the delight of the technical handlers and he is now certain of continuing his cherished coaching role at the Right to Dream Park. “Michael Essien has chosen to extend with us until the summer of 2023. We have just looked at each other in the first year, but it has been a no-brainer for him, and he told me that he likes to be here,” Pedersen confirmed Essien’s new deal to Sn.dk as quoted by kickgh.com. “We need Michael, and he gets even more focus on the individual focus. Both on the field, but also off. He can give...
Inaugural HARD London Festival Cancelled After Controversial UK Restriction Extension
Following the contentious four-week delay of lockdown restrictions in the UK, the organizers of HARD London have abandoned their inaugural music festival. HARD Events announced the festival, which was scheduled to take place at London’s groundbreaking Drumsheds venue, in March 2021. Many electronic music superstars had been slated for performances, such as Alesso, Tchami, Dillon Francis, and Malaa, among others. As we reported prior to the UK government’s decision, a recent survey suggested that one in four of the region’s nightlife businesses would not survive longer than a month without government aid. Half of them would shutter in two months time, according to the poll, which was conducted by the Night Time Industries Association...
RL Grime Set to Kick Off 2021 Vegas Summer Residency
Las Vegas is coming back with a vengeance, and RL Grime can smell blood in the water. The trap and future bass superstar is set to kick off his summer 2021 residency with Wynn Nightlife after inking yet another deal with the fabled entertainment company. He’ll be performing a series of shows at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, two of the most popular clubbing destinations on the Strip. The team behind Wynn Nightlife have made their typical yearly splash in the DJ pool, roping in Grime, The Chainsmokers, David Guetta, Kygo, and Diplo, among other major electronic music artists. They also announced an ambitious new nightclub concept at Allegiant Stadium—home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders—where the football field’s north end zone will transform into a venue. Th...
DJ Snake and Malaa Announce B2B North American Mini-Tour
After joining forces for some of the most popular livestream sets of the COVID-19 era, DJ Snake and Malaa are set to ditch the camera for a series of can’t-miss B2B performances. The French compatriots have announced a special collaborative North American mini-tour comprising five dates. It’ll kick off on July 29th in Chicago and stop in Denver ahead of what promises to be a tectonic set at HARD Summer in Southern California. The tour will then head to the nation’s capital for a performance at the famed Echostage before jetting back West for an October 15th show in Oakland. Longtime friends and collaborators, DJ Snake and Malaa teamed up for two massive livestreams during the pandemic called “Secret Room.” Each set doubled as an all-out showcase of t...
