Philippe Cerboneschi (aka Zdar), Half of French Duo Cassius has died at 50
In a tragic accident tonight, Philippe Cerboneschi (aka Zdar), Half of French Duo Cassius has died at 50 after falling through a glass window from a high floor in a Paris building. No other details were available at press time. Cassius was known for its part of the French Filter Disco scene and their debut …
Cryptic Post from XS Las Vegas Hints at Swedish House Mafia Show Next Week
With no real details other than the date of 6/25 in the video, the social media accounts for XS and Wynn Nightlife have just dropped as short video giving the date of 6.25.2019 noting a new residency presented in the font that we’ve come to associate with the Swedish House Mafia. After Ingrosso missed his …
Italy’s Famous Cocoricò Club Closes
One of the world’s oldest nightclubs as well as one of the most dramatic due to its glass pyramid construction, the Cocoricò club in Rimini has been shut by the Italian authorities due to non-payment of taxes. According to media reports, as the nightclub was closed the summer of 2015 after a 16-year old male died …
Will Ultra Europe See a Last Minute Venue Switch?
Media reports have indicated that the venue for Ultra Europe the past several years, Poljud Stadium, have not approved the festival to use the location in July. The dispute stems from past damage to the soccer field from Ultra attendees and the subsequent high cost to replace the field and/or relocate the soccer team to a …
Intrigue Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas Closes Its Doors
On June 1st, Wynn Las Vegas closed the doors to Intrigue, the smallest of the three dayclub/nightclubs operating at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Intrigue was the venue’s third iteration after Tryst and La Bête. The venue was most known for its rock waterfall outside. At press time it is unknown the future plans for …
Porter Robinson to Play Opening Set At His Own Festival
In a surprising and welcome move, Porter Robinson (as Virtual Self) will play the opening set of his own Second Sky festival in Oakland next weekend. To see a major artist not close out their own festival is a refreshing move, intended to get attendees to arrive early and check out all of the talent …
Swedish House Mafia Flake On Ultra Korea Performance
Today in Korea, the Swedish House Mafia did not show for their eagerly awaited Asian show as part of Ultra Korea. The cancellation by the supergroup appears to have been foreshadowed by Sebastian Ingrosso skipping his appearance with Steve Angello at XS at the Wynn in Las Vegas this past Saturday night. (For what its …
Is 3rd Time the Charm for California Extending Last Call to 4AM?
After getting vetoed by outgoing Governor Jerry Brown in 2018, Scott Wiener’s SB58 bill to allow 10 California cities to (at their choice) extend last call to 4AM passed the Senate by a 28-6 vote. The change would be in place for 5 years to allow time to see the impact of the change. The …
Defqon.1 Hardstyle Festival in Australia Cancelled Indefinitely
Following the deaths of 2 attendees last year from suspected drug overdoses, Q-Dance the promoters for the Defqon.1 hardstyle festival announced that the venue, Sydney International Regatta Centre, no longer will permit the event at their site and a suitable alternative is not available. Q-Dance stated: “Warriors, it is with great sadness to inform you that Defqon.1 …
We Are FSTVL Event in London Sees 3 Hour Entry Leading to Gate Crashers, Injuries
The We Are FSTVL dance music event this past Saturday in London delved into chaos when attendees were held outside the gates in 3+ hour waits in stifling heat due apparently to the festival not having nearly enough bracelets for event goers, leading to massive queues outside the venue. At one point the crowd became …