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Naomi Osaka uncomfortable with tight schedule
Naomi Osaka dislikes long and busy stretches away from the comforts of home and so will plan the European portion of her schedule accordingly in the hope of improving her title hopes at the French Open and Wimbledon. Osaka, competing this week at the Miami Open near where she grew up, said that while she chases success relentlessly she is still trying to shape her playing schedule to give herself the best chance of success. “I’m not really sure what a normal schedule is but I’ve never thought of myself to be the type of player that would play week in and week out,” said Osaka. “I personally get homesick quite often and it makes me kind of sad sometimes.” Japan’s four-time Grand Slam champion collected her second U.S. Open title last September and followed that up with a second triumph at t...
Senate considers bill to unbundle NIPOST
The Senate has commenced moves to unbundle the Nigerian Postal Service with the consideration of a bill to repeal and re-enact the Nigerian Postal Service Act 2004. The bill which scaled second reading on Tuesday was sponsored by Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC, Lagos Central). Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, Tinubu said the piece of legislation seeks a reform of the Postal Industry and to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Development and Regulation of Postal Services in Nigeria. According to the lawmaker, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) which dates as far back as 1852, evolved from an exigency of the colonial administration to a Collection Office of the United Kingdom and eventually, to the NIPOST. She recalled that as at 1st of October, 1960, when Nigeria g...
Lollapalooza Founder Perry Farrell Hints at 2021 Edition
Jane’s Addiction frontman and the face of Lollapalooza, Perry Farrell, has shared an optimistic outlook on the festival’s prospects for a 2021 event. Farrell appears eager to get the show back on the road after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, taking to Instagram to hint at the 2021 edition of the iconic Chicago music fest. “I hold in my hands my license to party,” Farrell stated while holding up his COVID-19 vaccination receipt. “I will see you at Lollapalooza – soon.” Lollapalooza would be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and currently the four-day event is on the books for July 30th through August 2nd. Last year’s event was held virtually and blended in new live performances alongside “best of” sets pulled from the archi...
TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, More to Perform at Dirtybird CampINN 2021: See the Full Lineup
As the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, many music festivals have announced their joyous returns after a year of unprecedented cancellations. One such event is the three-day Dirtybird CampINN, which has announced a stacked lineup for its grand debut in Orlando from May 14th to 17th. True to form, Dirtybird has recruited the finest in house music and beyond for the Orlando fest, which will operate at a reduced capacity in the name of public safety. Scheduled to perform are TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, Walker & Royce, Shiba San, VNSSA, Soul Clap and, of course, beloved Dirtybird co-founders Claude VonStroke and Worthy, among many others. CampINN’s Bird Bath stage will feature a flock of house music pioneers, including legendary Chicago producers Derr...
Innominds Joins IoTFA 2021 as Gold Sponsor
Leading provider of digital transformation services, Innominds is set to steer the innovation conversation as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s Internet of Things Forum Africa — taking place from 25 – 26 March. Business leaders and tech heavy-weights alike will hear how the California-based innovator powers the Digital Next initiatives of global enterprises. Under the theme “Enabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT”, Raj Ganti, President of Strategic Accounts at Innominds, and Sairam Vedam, Chief Marketing Officer at Innominds, will tackle transforming the future of AgTech. Register for this free virtual summit and get to grips with taking your IoT pilots from project phase to real-world production. Uncover Emerging Technologies, Data Protection, Ethics and Security in a connected wor...
Dimension Announces Show at London’s Iconic Printworks
Following his major debut album release earlier this month, Organ, UK drum & bass heavyweight Dimension has announced a performance at the legendary Printworks nightclub in Rotherhithe, South London on December 3rd, 2021. Dimension’s expansive debut album is said to lend to an immersive live experience, offering fans something to look forward to after many painstaking months of waiting for the return of live shows. Performing alongside the drum & bass luminary will be a stable of meticulously curated special guests, who are yet to be announced. For those unfamiliar with Printworks, the venue is an iconic events center situated in a retired printing plant, which had published The Daily Mail and the Evening Standard until 2012. The space was converted into a wor...
Martin Solveig and Kungs are Streaming a DJ Set Atop the French Alps for Tomorrowland Winter
Since the 2021 edition of Tomorrowland Winter was frozen by the icy bite of COVID-19, the iconic festival brand is going virtual. In lieu of the the snowy festival utopia, which debuted in 2019, Tomorrowland is hosting a one-of-a-kind streaming event live from Alpe d’Huez, a scenic ski resort situated in the Central French Western Alps. On Thursday, March 25th, they will air a series of live performances from the resort, which they transformed “into a stunning concert venue for a magical winter wonderland.” Tomorrowland Winter organizers have tapped an all-French lineup for the festivities, recruiting dance music superstars Martin Solveig and Kungs, who will perform a collaborative DJ set for the first time ever. Joining them at a skyscraping elevation ...
Kaskade is Getting His Own Fortnite “Party Royale” Concert
Even before concerts were forced online due to the ongoing pandemic, Epic Games‘ flagship title, Fortnite, was hosting full-scale events. After a groundbreaking performance from Marshmello in 2019, they would go on to invite Travis Scott, J Balvin, BTS, deadmau5, and more to the virtual stage. Now, celebrating his recent crossover with Epic Games’ recently-acquired title, Rocket League, Kaskade is primed for an in-game performance. Seemingly due to the nature of the games themselves, the event will not actually take place in the Rocket League application, but rather in the world of Fortnite and the Houseparty app. However, this does not mean there won’t be tons of rocket-powered car soccer elements included. Organizers promise a show that wil...
Kaskade and ILLENIUM to Headline Utah’s Das Energi Festival 2021
As the pandemic-era restrictions continue to wane across the country, promoters like Utah’s V2 Presents are confidently advancing their plans for the 2021 summer festival season. As the leading dance music promoter in Salt Lake City, the company has announced the return of its flagship event, Das Energi Festival. Taking on the role as headliners for the event will be former Salt Lake resident Kaskade and future bass titan ILLENIUM. Currently scheduled to take place August 13th and 14th, Das Energi will return to its home at the Great Saltair on the shores of The Great Salt Lake. A decadent venue known for its indoor space and sandy outdoor oasis, the site will be implementing major protocols to address the health and safety of its attendees during the pandemic. The loc...
Bob Moses Announces Livestream Event at Griffith Observatory
In partnership with Cercle Music and collaboration with Discover Los Angeles, the Californian duo Bob Moses announced early Tuesday morning that they will broadcast a livestreamed performance from Los Angeles’ Griffith Observatory. The stream will air on March 22nd at 6PM PT (9PM ET). Cercle is known for producing extravagant livestreams in diverse, scenic locales around the globe. Recent events include Ben Böhmer live from a hot air balloon above Cappadocia in Turkey, Disclosure at Plitvice Lakes National Parks in Croatia, and ZHU at Hakuba Iwatake in Nagano, Japan, among dozens of others. From the windswept Egyptian sands of the Great Pyramids of Giza to the snowy peaks atop the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, France, Cercle has made a lasting name for themselves,...
Burning Man Issues “Gentle Nudge” to Campsite Organizers, Spurring Speculation of 2021 Event
While large scale events for 2021 have generally remained on ice, Burning Man has sent out a signal to its theme camps to consider planning for a possible event this year. To be clear: Burning Man organizers have not yet officially indicated that a 2021 event is in the cards. In mid-February the festival communicated to fans via an official blog post that it was “simply too early to make the call.” In that same correspondence, they committed to deliver a final answer to stakeholders by no later than the end of May. Despite the indecision, an email from Burning Man’s placement team was recently sent to camp organizers suggesting they engage their camps. “Consider this a gentle nudge to start talking about your camp again,” the email reads. “Put out your f...
Outside Lands 2021 Postponed to Halloween Weekend
To no surprise, many summer festivals are getting cold feet in light of the pandemic, continuing to push their events to a later date due to the impact of COVID-19. Outside Lands is the latest major festival brand to postpone its 2021 edition. The festival had been scheduled to take place in August 2020, but organizers have officially moved it to Halloween weekend of this year. “Halloween 2021 just got interesting,” reads an Instagram post shared by Outside Lands. “We are excited to announce that Outside Lands is moving to October 29 – 31, 2021!” Although disappointing news for prospective attendees, organizers claim they are working with local and state officials to make the 2021 iteration the safest and most enjoyable festival experience possible. The extension gi...
