EVENTS
ADE Announces Livestream Conference Highlighting the Future of Events and Emerging Technology
While the in-person Amsterdam Dance Event festivities are still a full six months away, ADE is launching an upcoming livestream event to tide the music industry over in the meantime. This week, ADE In Conversation will feature a discussion around hosting events in a post-pandemic world as well as the opportunities for artists within the rapidly flourishing NFT space. Who better to explain the value of backing NFT technology than 3LAU, a crypto-power player who recently landed on Coin Telegraph’s Top 100 Notable People In Blockchain. He is joined by famed techno producer Richie Hawtin, who recently celebrated 303 Day with a series of NFTs honoring his Plastikman alias, and digital artist Mat Dryhurst. The second panel consists of several high-profile event organizers sharin...
Eric Prydz is Performing Three Sets Under Different Aliases at Chicago’s Debut ARC Music Festival
The birthplace of house music is gearing up for a new festival arriving on its turf this fall. ARC Music Festival is set to land in Chicago’s Union Park, highlighting the many flavors of house and techno that have since originated from around the world. Seth Troxler, Nicole Moudaber, Hot Since 82, Meduza, Camelphat, FISHER, and many more will take to the stages of this multi-day event, which promises a distinctly Chicago experience complete with local art and culinary delights. The debut edition promises a couple of unique “firsts,” landing ARC on the shortlist of festivals to watch. This will be the first festival in which Eric Prydz works triple time, offering a headlining performance as his namesake and another alongside Adam Beyer as Cirez D, before pl...
Pasquale Rotella Clarifies News Surrounding EDC Las Vegas Safety Plan
Despite Pasquale Rotella‘s triumphant announcement that the 2021 edition of EDC Las Vegas will move forward with its planned May 21-23 dates, many found themselves perplexed by the festival’s nebulous safety plan. The Insomniac boss recently took to Reddit to quell concerns surrounding conflicting reports on the promoter’s proposal. Rotella’s statement arrives after a turbulent week for the festival. Prior to the announcement that the event will officially take place in May, Live Nation posted a number of EDC Las Vegas-specific job listings, many of which included the phrase, “Travel required in May.” However, prospective attendees who believed they were safe to pack their bags had their plans quickly dashed by the news that Nevada state offici...
Unlocking the Potential of Healthcare Data at Zebra Technologie’s Free Webinar
On 14 April 2021, leading healthcare technology solutions provider, Zebra Technologies in partnership with IT News Africa will virtually demonstrate how to streamline workflows and significantly reduce costs in healthcare facilities as well as identify patterns to enable intelligent predictions. Under the theme “Patient Journey and the Digital Twins” this free and innovative webinar will empower the healthcare sector with technology solutions that enable them to instantly connect, collaborate and communicate with colleagues. Register and learn how to better support patients and improve performance with the insights that come from capturing real-time data in your emergency department or operating theatre. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_66e.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_66e.td-a-rec...
Burning Man CEO Provides Detailed Update on Festival’s 2021 Edition
Marian Goodell, the CEO of Burning Man Project, has released a video providing an update on the decision to plan the festival’s 2021 edition. While it is still too soon to know whether or not there will be a gathering on the playa this year, Goodell did provide a timeline on when we can expect a definitive answer. New updates will be released weekly before the final decision, which she said will come between April 23-30. If the event is to happen, proof of vaccinations will be mandatory for attendees as per state requirements. There may be testing upon arrival as well. However, considering some countries do not have access to vaccinations, some will be unable to attend. There are also a number of countries that are not allowed to enter the US at this time, establishing an additi...
Destructo Will Not Plan FriendShip or AMF Festival Until 100% Capacity Can Be Achieved
FriendShip and All My Friends proprietor Destructo has announced that he will not compromise on a lower capacity installment of the popular cruise event or music festival. In a tweet, the renowned music producer and entrepreneur announced that he will not hold the FriendShip cruise or All My Friends music festival until pre-COVID attendance levels can be fully achieved. Destructo insists that the conditions must be equal to or better than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic before FriendShip or All My Friends can be planned. He went on to explain his reasoning in a self-reply to the tweet, writing that he “won’t produce a half baked version and compromise health and safety to make a quick buck.” The fan response to the announcement has been mostly positive and understan...
Coachella and Other Large-Scale Music Festivals Not Part of California’s Reopening Plan
The state of California is poised to reopen its economy by summer 2021, but it seems that large-scale music festivals and conventions will remain on hold for much longer. June 15th remains the target date for statewide reopening without the tiered system, provided that vaccines remain readily available and COVID-19 cases continue to decline. However, festivals like Coachella might have to wait until October for a return to normalcy. Citing COVID-19 safety concerns, Coachella organizers moved the festival from October 2021 to April 2022. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Large-scale conventions and events with a capacity exceeding 5,000 will not be allowed to operate without proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test for attendees until October. International atten...
Snoop Dogg to Host TOKiMONSTA, A$AP Rocky, More for Virtual 4/20 Celebration
There’s no better excuse for a cozy couch kickback than the fast approaching 4/20, a day unofficially dedicated to all things cannabis. Luckily, TOKiMONSTA, A$AP Rocky, Jhene Aiko and more have got you covered with the Even Higher Together Virtual 420 Celebration, hosted by Snoop Dogg. Featuring an array of curated content certain to fight through the fog, the event is made possible by Weedmaps, a platform that connects cannabis consumers with retailers for an Uber Eats-like experience. Last Prisoner Project, a non-profit dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform, has also invited activists who were previously incarcerated for marijuana-related crimes for a Justice Session panel, moderated by iconic rapper and activist Talib Kweli. Meanwhile, Wiz Khalifa will hos...
Germany’s Legendary Bass Brand Blacklist Brings NGHTMRE and Eptic into Bootshaus VR Club
Last year, the legendary German nightclub Bootshaus reshaped their experience in order to survive the age of COVID-19, entering the virtual club space. After a successful VR launch, they have now partnered with Germany’s biggest bass brand Blacklist to host their next event in partnership with Absolute Vodka. On April 10th, NGHTMRE and Eptic will throw down a one-of-a-kind performance at the VR club Bootshaus. Now, fans can enter the iconic venue from the comforts of their own home via the virtual live events platform Sansar. Attendees will have the option to customize their personal avatars, mingle with other guests, and even enjoy their drinks at the Absolut-sponsored virtual bar. Those who have physically attended Bootshaus will be blown away by how spot on the replication i...
Zeds Dead Announce “Deadbeats: The Revival” Tour With 13 Shows
Following the launch of their new record imprint, Altered States, and the release of their Catching Z’s mixtape, bass music heavyweights Zeds Dead have even more exciting news to announce. As the world begins its return to live music events and mass gatherings, Zeds Dead have revealed a new coast-to-coast United States Deadbeats label tour slated for the fall. The “Deadbeats: The Revival” tour is a full-production and full-capacity run with 13 shows slated to begin on September 3rd at New York’s Electric Zoo. From there, over the four months to follow, the tour will hit 12 other cities including Fort Worth, Minneapolis, Seattle, Kapolei, Detroit, and more. “We can’t even put into words how excited we are to be announcing our FIR...
Dancefestopia Announces Phase Two of 2021 Lineup
Dancefestopia has announced its Phase Two lineup for 2021, sharing the news that Ray Volpe, Wreckno, Brondo, Chime, Inzo, and Codd Dubz have been added to the festivities. The high-energy music and arts festival in Kansas City features 200+ artists from music to visual, four stages, world-class production, and three nights of camping. The beloved midwest favorite is scheduled for September 9-12, nestled in the rolling hills surrounding thousands of acres of forests and pristine lake water. The long-running annual festival has hosted some of the most prominent festival lineups in electronic music, dating back to 2011. Now a staple in the country’s music festival sphere, Dancefestopia is looking to host its largest event yet. The fest will once again be home to a stable of sought-after...
EDC Las Vegas 2021 Safety Plan Includes COVID-19 Scent Detection Dogs, Negative Tests and Vaccines
As the fate of EDC Las Vegas hinges on a robust safety plan submitted to Nevada officials, details of the proposal paint a vivid picture of a mid-pandemic major music festival. According to the plan, which was submitted to the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Insomniac CEO and founder Pasquale Rotella estimated about 200,000 attendees would enter the festival over its planned May 21st to 23rd run. Local Fox affiliate station KVVU reports that EDC organizers will require face coverings and instate a “health pass” to ensure negative COVID-19 testing or vaccination. Organizers are also considering the deployment of COVID-19 scent detection canines, pending the results of ongoing studies of their effectiveness. If deemed effective, Insomniac is planning to...
