UK government announces four week extension of Covid restrictions
June 21 has been touted by the UK government since February as the final stage of the "roadmap" to ending all Covid social restrictions. The final stage of a four-step roadmap will see any remaining restrictions removed, crucially including the full reopening of nightclubs and a removal of any restrictions on mass gatherings such as festivals. The first three stages
Dutch government announces events can return from end of June
Recently announced by the Dutch government today (11 June), they have stated that large-scale events will once again make a comeback earlier than we thought, at the end of this month. On June 30, one-day festivals and other events for which ticketed admission is required will be allowed to return once again and it is said that this may include 100%
Ellen Allien to perform at a 300-people pilot rave in Berlin
The local German DJ Ellen Allien will perform at a 300-people capacity pilot rave taking place in the charismatic Revier Südost in Berlin on Sunday June 13. This one will be the first ever legal party in Berlin since the pandemic started. It is being organised by the Hygiene Concepts and Infection Protection In The Event Industry (Hygieia) and it is backed by
Tomorrowland gets positive news as government allows 75k-capacity events
Tomorrowland has received some amazing news as the local Belgian government has approved 75k-capacity events by the end of August. The iconic dance music festival is scheduled to take place later than the usual July dates on August 27-29 and September 3-5. Although there has been a lot of uncertainty around the festival going ahead or not, it seems like everything is
Spanish Government is allowing clubs to reopen in regions with low infection rates
The Spanish Government is allowing clubs and discos to reopen in regions where Covid-19 infection rates are below 50 cases per 100,000 people on a 14-day average, following a vote on Wednesday among the countries health minister, Carolina Darias, and other government officials. Regions such as the Balearic Islands, Valencia, and the North African enclave of Ceuta are currently the only
Deniz Koyu releases Master Series: Audio Engineering on 789ten
Since 2011, Deniz Koyu has been at the forefront of the electronic scene, tearing up dancefloors and always being a trendsetter. His unique way of producing had lead to countless streaming numbers, collaborating with the likes of Nicky Romero, and a strong fanbase who watch his career go from strength to strength. Speaking of his career going from strength to strength, he
Music venues in the Netherlands are set to reopen this month
More good news is hitting the live events industry, and this time it is coming from the Netherlands. Music venues are set to reopen on June 5 in line with the government's next phase of the reopening plan, also coming after three months of trial events and testing. As the government is set to move into the third stage of the
Nicky Romero drops exclusive NFT collection in collaboration with Visual Lab
NFT, also known as non-fungible token has taken the industry by storm over the past few months, with the likes of Don Diablo, Steve Aoki, and deadmau5 all jumping on the trend and releasing their own collections of NFT. And now the Dutch superstar DJ and producer Nicky Romero is joining in on the hype to release his first NFT of his very own
Lossless Audio announced at no extra cost by Apple Music
The next generation of sound is here, and with it Apple Music will provide it to all their subscribers for no extra cost. Coming in June 2021, Apple recently made the announcement of bringing industry-leading sound quality for everyone subscribed to their Apple Music platform, via the addition of Spatial Audio supported by Dolby Atmos, as well as Lossless Audio. This
Belgium hosts successful test event at the Royal Flemish Theatre
The first COVID-19 test event in Belgium, which has taken place at the Royal Flemish Theatre (KVS) in Brussels, has presented very positive and successful results. The test consisted of a two-week event series, in which different shows were being celebrated with an attendance between 50 and 250 people. After these 14 days, the final results have seen the light and
Covid pilot shows “no risker than shopping” according to preliminary data
Two weeks ago the UK saw Liverpool take part in a series of Covid pilot events as part of the government's Events Research Programme - two 3000 capacity shows at Bramley Moore Dock, and a 5000 capacity event in Sefton Park. Since then, the industry has been waiting with baited breath for the outcome, and while it is only the
Festival Republic plans to trial a 10,000 capacity camping festival
As the UK continues down the roadmap to ease Covid-19 restrictions, more and more effort is being put into how major events and festivals will go ahead this summer. It is hoped that after June 21 there will be no restrictions on mass gatherings, but with this not 100% certain as yet, major event organisers are taking steps to plan
75% of clubs in United Kingdom face bankruptcy, due to Government neglect
With all eyes on 21st June, the date promised by Boris Johnson as the night when clubs in the United Kingdom can re-open, a stark warning has been issued by the NTIA (Night Time Industries Association), who claim that 75% of venues in Great Britain will be already forced to close their doors due to bankruptcy by the time said
Kraftwerk finally inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
For their services to electronic music and rock & roll, legendary group Kraftwerk have finally been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after being denied a position six times already. Earning the Early Influence Award, this award 'shall be given to a performing artist or group whose music and performance style have directly influenced and helped inspire and
New London superclub unveils line-up including Armand Van Helden and many more
When I say 'London', most think of The Queen, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Red Telephone Boxes, or a Double-Decker Bus. But if I say 'London' to you (A.K.A dance music fans), you'll think of Ministry of Sound, Fabric, and Printworks. Well, now, a new contender is set to throw their name into the hat when it comes to nightlife in