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Excision Announces Two-Night Las Vegas Concert Run This Summer
It looks like Las Vegas will be home to more than just blackjack robbery and post-college douchebaggery this summer. Dubstep superstar Excision has announced a two-night run this summer, preparing to touch down in Vegas on July 2nd and 3rd for twin shows at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. True to Excision form, the famed Virus producer brought along a stable of heavy-hitting bass music artists along for the ride at the open air venue. Joining him over the course of the two-night run will be MARAUDA, ATLiens, Sullivan King, Wooli, Kompany, HE$H, Dion Timmer, Kai Wachi, CALCIUM, Vampa, LEVEL UP, and Benda. Official flyer for Excision’s two-night Las Vegas 2021 run at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Excision (via Twitter) Just like the majority of li...
Africa Tech Week Day 2: Africa is a Magnet for Investors
The second day of Africa Tech Week was bursting with tech trends and practical insights from speakers and acclaimed sponsors Vaxowave, Liquid Intelligent Solutions, Visa, PPC and Gijima, the overarching emotion is one of gratitude and the outlook optimistic. The main focus was strategies for living in a digital world – a reality that has abruptly arrived on the globe’s doorstep. 54 Million Jobs to be Created As Zahra Baitie from the Jack Ma Foundation reiterated, Africa is a recently connected continent, a new market and magnet for those seeking to make their mark on the world stage. Over the course of the two-day summit, Africa Tech Week certainly made a mark on the world stage! It is predicted that Africa will create 54 million jobs by 2022, largely generated by small and medium enterpri...
Bangers and Ice: Inside ZHU’s Epic Snow-Covered Return to Red Rocks
ZHU made his grand return to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre Monday night to kick off his first of six DREAMROCKS shows. Having just released his latest album, DREAMLAND 2021, the Grammy-nominated electronic music star debuted live a slew of tracks from the new record while also incorporating some classic house bangers. After a hot-weathered week over the Rocky Mountains, fans around the country had to bundle up for the occasion. Freezing rain and snow fell from the sky throughout the night, lighting up the dark skies that loomed above the legendary open air venue. ZHU’s DREAMROCKS show on Monday, May 3rd at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Alpine Music Photo Denver-based producer Manic Focus got the chilly Monday night going with his funky hip-hop beats. Emancipa...
There’s a Daft Punk Tribute and Beer Festival Going Down in Australia
Draughts and Discovery are set to collide in an awesome beer festival dedicated to Daft Punk. Draught Punk Beer Fest is a magical place where brokenhearted Daft Punk fans can rejoice and drink away the pain of the robots’ shocking split after 28 years. The unique festival is scheduled to hit Melbourne’s Colonial Brewing Co. on Saturday, May 15th. The fest will offer walkthroughs of the brewery, where attendees will meet the brewers and drink special unreleased and limited run beers. There will also be a golf simulator wherein Draught Punks can wind up Happy Gilmore-style and guess their drives to win prizes. $5 for every 10 drives will be directed to Sustainable Table, an environmental nonprofit that provides Australians with the tools and inf...
Tomorrowland Announces Dates and First Artists of Second Annual Virtual Festival
Organizers of Tomorrowland Around The World, the virtual version of the iconic dance music festival, recently confirmed it would be returning for its second year. They’ve now announced the dates for the two-day digital music festival, Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th. For being the company’s first foray into the convoluted world of virtual festivals, the inaugural edition was impressive, winning the prestigious FWA of the Month honors, the largest online award program in digital design and development. Round two is looking to be no different with numerous world-class artists already signed on to perform. Joining the lineup will be Adam Beyer, Armin van Buuren, Claptone, Nicky Romero, and Tale of Us. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Armin...
RÜFÜS DU SOL, Duck Sauce, More Announced on Governors Ball 2021 Lineup
After the organizers of Governors Ball made the announcement earlier this year that the beloved three-day festival would be returning to Queens, it seems the festival’s 10th anniversary event is moving forward as scheduled. And while “plans” these days only mean so much, what holds more weight are lineup announcements, and this year’s edition has arrived. The lineup for Governors Ball 2021 is all-star, to stay the least. Set to take the stage will be a slew of superstar artists such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Jamie XX, and Ellie Goulding, among many others. A-Trak will be throwing down on two separate occasions: first on Saturday with his brother—Dave 1 of Chromeo—as The Brothers Macklovitch, and again with Armand Van Helden...
Said The Sky Lands First Headlining Show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Said The Sky is the next artist to cross a major career milestone this week after announcing his debut headlining show at Morrison, Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in September. The momentous performance looks to have been a long time in the making, according to a tweet he posted back in February 2020. Said The Sky’s lovable persona and soaring sound have garnered a devoted following, cultivating a loyal group of fans who lift each other up. He took to social media to speak directly to those fans and celebrate the news of the show. “I’m so excited to announce my first ever headlining Red Rocks show,” he wrote in a triumphant Facebook post. “This is an actual dream come true.” “I’ll be putting together my biggest show ever with new...
South-east group hails re-organisation in Nigeria Police Force
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders has expressed delight over the recent re-organisation in the Nigeria Police Force. The group, an umbrella body of youth organisations in the zone, described the measure as “a step in the right direction”. This is contained in a statement issued by the group’s President General, Goodluck Ibem, in Owerri on Wednesday. It commended the Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, for his “foresight” in appointing Mr Etim Okon as the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 9. Ibem said that Okon’s appointment could not have come at a better time, considering the rising cases of insecurity in the zone. “We are deeply grateful to the IGP for his foresight in appointing a tested and experienced hand to man the affairs of Zone 9, Umuahia in Abia. ...
Lane 8 Announces Debut Show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Lane 8 has announced his debut at Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre in October. The melodic house producer announced earlier today on his social media that he will be performing a 4-hour extended set at the Rocky Mountain venue on October 15th, produced by his This Never Happened label. Lane 8’s announcement asks that fans refrain from using their phones during the performance to immerse into the music, surroundings, and likeminded people. The announcement comes following a solid year for the renowned dance music producer. In 2020, he released his Brightest Lights album and its corresponding remix pack, an additional EP, and four new editions of his fan-favorite seasonal mixtape series. Additionally, Lane 8’s debut at Red Rocks will follow his perf...
Kygo Announces Los Angeles Headlining Stadium Show With Special Guests
As touring is beginning to pick up again, Kygo has his sights set on a statement-making comeback. The “Firestone” producer shared that he has big plans for this fall, with his announcement of a special stadium set at the Banc of California Stadium. “The last year has been filled with isolation, quarantine and restrictions,” Kygo said in an Instagram post. “Finally things are starting to turn around and we can look towards better days!” Evidently, it’s a show that’s been on his mind for some time, as the announcement’s accompanying video clip replayed a text conversation between the producer and his manager from April, 2020. The music industry was in free fall, with tour after tour announcing indefinite suspension in ra...
Holy Ship! Wrecked Announces 2021 Return Featuring Alison Wonderland, ZHU, More
The 2020 debut of Holy Ship! Wrecked feels like a lifetime ago, but luckily Hard Events has their sights set on a sequel. A year and a half ago, HARD announced they were ditching the logistical complexities of another year at sea, instead opting to bring Holy Ship! to the shoreline. Luckily for them, it was among the slim few festivals to actually take place in 2020 as it preceded the onset of the pandemic. Thousands booked a late January getway to catch all the action at the Dominican Republic’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This December, HARD is drawing 2021 to a close with the second edition of Holy Ship! Wrecked, which will be live from the Hard Rock Riviera Maya in Mexico. Artists from all walks have signed on to take part including Alison Wo...
Excision, deadmau5, Kayzo, More Announced for Freaky Deaky Halloween Weekend Festival
One of dance music’s most celebrated spooky season events, Freaky Deaky music festival, is back in the cards for 2021. Disco Donnie Presents is turning Baytown into a horror show this Halloween weekend as over 50 artists are slated to takeover the Houston Raceway. The lineup is driven primarily by a formidable roster of bass music heavyweights including 12th Planet, Sullivan King, Excision, Kayzo, and Zeds Dead, but it doesn’t stop there as deadmau5, Galantis and Adventure Club will also be making appearances. The icing on the cake is a curated stage takeover taking place courtesy of Claude VonStroke‘s Dirtybird imprint. Lineup for the 2021 edition of Texas’ Freaky Deaky music festival. Freaky Deaky The festival is offering something for everyone including, fo...
