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Top Tech African Entities Collaborate to Boost Digital Transformation for 2021 and Beyond
“To inspire people, don’t show them your superpowers. Show them theirs -” Alexander den Heijer. Africa Tech Week advocates are setting out to do just that. The event is the golden opportunity to showcase what’s hot in tech on the African continent – a platform to demonstrate to the rest of the world Africa’s superpowers. Welcome to the ‘new frontier,’ Africa Tech Week, created in Africa, for Africans, by Africans. The event is taking place on the 5th and 6th of May, and we are expecting an excess of 3000 attendees. Everyone is aware that Africa has faced challenges, and it is together that we can solve them. Africa is a hotbed of potential in terms of measuring and testing concepts and ideas. What we lack in capital, we make up for in passion, resilience and a ‘can do’ attitude. Afri...
Dillon Francis’ Gerald-Themed NFT Collection to Be Auctioned at Decentral Games’ Atari Casino Grand Opening
Dillon Francis is gearing up for a new NFT drop starring his famed and festive sidekick, Gerald the Piñata. It’s a particularly unique crossover that’s part dance music, part gaming, and part cryptocurrency and it’s all coming to a head at the new Atari-themed virtual casino. Part of the Decentral Games network operating on the Ethereum blockchain, the Atari Casino is going live on April 28th with a grand opening ceremony. To commemorate the occasion, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on Francis’ Gerald NFTs, which were designed by virtual artist Merda. Giveaways will be aplenty. Attendees will have the chance to score $10,000 in prizes, including limited edition NFT wearables designed by Francis. The event will also feature a live...
Ottawa’s Escapade Music Festival Postponed to Fall 2021
Ottawa’s Escapade is the latest major music festival to cash in its chips due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in August 2020 organizers announced the festival’s mid-June 2021 dates and lineup, which was to feature ILLENIUM, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Kaskade, among many other electronic music superstars. Citing the “unrealistic” possibility of producing a festival at this moment, organizers have now moved Escapade to September 3-5, 2021. If those dates aren’t viable, the event will be pushed to 2022, says a statement released by Escapade. “Initial reopening timelines are being announced and we van finally start to see some normality in sight for Canada,” the statement reads. “However, the team has come to the de...
deadmau5 is Returning to Red Rocks for Two “Day of the deadmau5” Shows This Fall
After a year of unprecedented cancellations and drive-in concerts, deadmau5 is officially making his grand return to Red Rocks. Fans of the legendary electronic artist can attest that his “Day of the deadmau5” shows aren’t quite like his normal DJ sets. deadmau5 brings a darker approach to these performances, highlighted by bespoke live production and kaleidoscopic, haunting visual elements. He famously performed at Red Rocks in 2019, offering a memorable “Day of the deadmau5” performance in his mind-blowing Cube V3 rig. The shows are slated for November 4th and 5th, with the former featuring an extended DJ set and the latter boasting performances from both deadmau5 and his techno alias, TESTPILOT. deadmau5 (via Twitter) Tickets to both shows ar...
Diplo, TroyBoi, SNBRN, More to Headline Beach House 2021
Beach House is the latest star-studded destination event hosted by travel and tourism agency LVIN, an affiliate company of Expedition America. Earlier this year, the agency announced their latest unforgettable getaway experience set in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, running from May 20th to 24th. From arrival to departure, LVIN has arranged activities such as pool parties, excursions, and outings to popular nightclubs. Each night guests will be shuttled to a new venue and enjoy live DJ performances from headliners Diplo, TroyBoi, Cut Snake, Croatia Squad, SNBRN, Sam Blacky, and more. Beach House attendees can choose from a selection of six stunning hotels in Los Cabos for their stay. Packages range in price from $649 to $2,149 per person, with varying ameniti...
Chris Lake and FISHER Announce 2021 Memorial Day Weekend Show in Arizona
As the live music scene slowly reopens, its artists are emerging from their studios ready to throw down the DJ sets we’ve missed so dearly. Next to announce their grand return are the house titans Chris Lake and FISHER, who recently took to their social media to share a comical FaceTime session revealing their upcoming collaborative concert. Lake and FISHER will recapture the magic of their beloved “Under Construction” live show in Arizona at the Rawhide Event Center this Memorial Day Weekend. Those lucky attendees will get to experience “Losing It,” “Turn off the Lights,” and more global dance hits in a normalized concert setting, since the show will not be a socially distanced pod experience. Masks will be required to be worn at all ti...
REZZ and RL Grime Announced as Headliners of Austin, Texas Music Festival ILLfest
ILLfest has announced a stacked Phase One lineup to descend on Austin, Texas in September 2021. The two-festival is scheduled for September 17th and 18th at Austin’s Travis County Expo Center. Organizers have recruited a bevy of high-profile EDM talent for the festivities, tapping bass music heavyweights REZZ and RL Grime as headliners along with house titans Chris Lorenzo and Malaa, electronic superstars What So Not and Mija, and famed dance-pop duo Snakehips, among others. ILLfest will also feature some iconic artists outside of the dance music spectrum. Texas native Devin The Dude, a fabled rapper known for his woozy hit “Doobie Ashtray,” and dream pop duo Phantogram will both hit the stage in September. A 10-day ticket window wi...
Winter Music Conference and VRJAM Announce Showcase Contest for DJs and Music Producers
Ahead of the first-ever virtual edition of Winter Music Conference, the organizers of the world-renowned electronic music summit have announced a one-of-a-kind contest for DJs and producers. In partnership with VRJAM and EDM.com, WMC has launched a competition for artists to secure a coveted showcase at the virtual convention, which will go down on May 20th and 21st. The “New Music Showcase” will be fleshed out live over the course of both days via VRJAM’s cutting-edge content platform and immersive VR music venue, 5th Dimension, as well as on Twitch. The contest will be open to both unheralded and established artists regardless of their size. Competing artists must be able to perform a live 30-minute DJ set consisting of original, unlicensed music, including re...
Bass Coast Music Festival Officially Postponed to Summer 2022
The beloved Canadian boutique festival Bass Coast has announced the postponement of its 2021 event. Bass Coast is the latest music festival forced to make the difficult decision to postpone due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an official statement, organizers explained that “without knowing what public health measures will be in place this July, we lack the critical information necessary to contract infrastructure, book artists and secure vendors.” Originally scheduled for July, the festival’s 12th edition is now tentatively set for July 8th to 11th, 2022. Organizers indicated that all current ticket-holders will have their 2021 passes automatically transferred to 2022 and that “subsequent years will [also] be bump...
Brownies & Lemonade Announce Stacked Lineup for First-Ever Weekend Takeover in Lake Havasu City
After a year of delivering memorable streaming experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, renowned dance music event brand Brownies & Lemonade is getting back to what they do best—IRL shows. B&L have announced “Weekend at Havasu,” their first-ever weekend takeover scheduled for August 27th to 29th, 2021. The brand, which was named the Best Event Organizer/Promoter in EDM.com‘s 2020 Industry Leaders list, has invited a slew of top-notch electronic talent for the two-night, limited capacity fest. Set to perform in Havasu are Bauuer, Party Favor, Snakehips, Whethan, Moore Kismet, Eprom, and more. Flyer for Brownies & Lemonade’s “Weekend at Lake Havasu” featuring Baauer, Party Favor, and many more. Brownies & Lemonade B&...
Burning Man Officially Postponed to 2022
The candle of Burning Man’s 2021 edition has officially flickered out. Burning Man organizers have announced that the fabled Nevada music and arts festival has been moved to 2022, citing the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new blog post published on the Burning Man Journal paints a picture of a jaded organization fraught with complex challenges to overcome. “All of us at Burning Man Project have been busy projecting all the possible scenarios that would allow us to bring our desert city back to life in 2021,” the post reads. “The variables are many, and our capacity to overcome challenges is high. It’s what we do.” “But, although here in the United States we may be feeling the weight lifting and the light at the end of the tunnel bright...
Louis The Child Announce Massive 32-Date “Euphoria” Tour With Whethan, What So Not, More
After a dismal year devoid of live music, Louis The Child are returning in a big way. The barnstorming electronic tandem have announced a massive North American tour called “Euphoria,” which will kick off this summer on July 24th in Phoenix before concluding in mid-September in Sacramento. The momentous announcement arrives after they wiped their Instagram page clean, puzzling their fan base. The famed “Better Not” duo are bringing along some huge artists for the ride. Set to appear along the way are Jai Wolf, K.Flay, The Knocks, What So Not, and Whethan, among many others. Louis The Child have also promised a new live production for fans, taking to social media to exult in the expansive new tour. “New music, new show, new energy,” th...
