Ultra Music Festival 2021 Reportedly Cancelled, Plans 2022 Return
In news that we all knew was coming, Ultra Music Festival in Miami has been cancelled for 2021. Tentative dates for the 2022 version will be March 25 – 27.’ According to Billboard, Ultra organizers are awaiting approval for the 2022 dates before officially announcing the 2021 cancellation. There is no word yet on tickets/refunds …
Beatport Launches New Emerging Artist Program – Beatport Next
Beatport has just announced that they will be implementing a new program called ‘Beatport Next’ that will help six emerging artists grow further and rise in the EDM scene. Beatport Next will help six talented up-and-coming artists for one year of dedicated marketing support across various channels. Using Beatport’s powerful platform and connections they will …
Love Parade to Return in 2022! (sort of!)
The famous techno parade Love Parade drew hundreds of thousands to Berlin in the 1990s and 2000s until the tragic stampede death of attendees in 2010 ended the event. Now word comes that Rave the Planet plans to bring back the spirit of the loved event on July 9, 2022 to Berlin. The new event …
Governors Ball NYC Moved to September
In a sign for when we can finally expect and hope to see major live events taking place in the US, the Governors Ball festival in NYC has set September 24-26 as their new 2021 date. This is important to note as this event is put on by a Live Nation-owned company and would not …
BPM Festival 2021 Costa Rica Postponed to 2022
Unfortunately due primarily to uncertainty in regards to international travel restrictions, the 2021 BPM Festival set for Tamarindo, Costa Rica has been postposed to 2022. The new dates will be January 12-18, 2022 in Tamarindo. According to the event’s ticketing website, in the case of postponement of The BPM Festival: Costa Rica 2021, multi-day festival …
DJ Joseph Capriati Stabbed By His Father; Now Recovering in Hospital
This past weekend, top techno DJ Joseph Capriati was rushed to the hospital after having a argument with his father at his home in Italy and then being stabbed by the elder Capriati. According to La Republica, the incident began after the dj was arguing with his mother. When his father intervened, Capriati punched his …
2,500 Ravers in France attend Illegal NYE Party
Not giving a care about the Coronavirus in France, an estimated 2,500 ravers from France and other areas attended a New Year’s Eve event in Lieuron, Brittany in western France. Police officers who raided the party were attacked with bottles and stones and one police car was burned. The event took place in a hangar …
Watch The Tomorrowland NYE Live Stream Tonight!
Later today, Tomorrowland goes live with their New Year’s Eve live streaming event. The festival begins at 8pm in your local time zone (the stream can only be accessed starting at 8pm in your location). More than 25 djs will be featured on 4 different stages. Talent includes Armin van Buuren, CamelPhat, Charlotte de Witte, …
Insomniac’s ‘Electric Mile’ AudioVisual Drive-Thru Opens Jan 1st in SoCal
This Friday in Pasadena, CA, dance music producers Insomniac introduce ‘Electric Mile,’ a drive-thru audio-visual experience in Arcadia, CA. The drive in one’s own car is a fully immersive experience featuring a curated EDM sountrack along with over 5,000,000 lights extending over 180,000 linear feet, over 500 art installations and 7 unique areas. Curated by …