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Miami to Vote on License for Ultra to Return to Bayfront Park
In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, the Miami City Commission has authorized a resolution to offer Ultra a license to return to Bayfront Park. Since the music festival voluntarily terminated its contract with its long-time home in Downtown Miami last September, pressured by noise and traffic complaints from the city, new prospects have put …
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 – [Update – No SHM News Rather a Marketing Tease]
[Update] Today the big reveal from XS and Wynn Nightlife was listing their full residency roster including a few new names for 2019. No Swedish House Mafia and in fact none were listed in the video individually as well. We suppose props are due to the Wynn marketing department for generating interest in a residency …
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 …
Groove Island Releases Full Lineup for Inaugural Festival
Whet Travel, the travel agency-meets-concert promotions company behind the wildly popular Groove Cruise, brings the party on shore for their inaugural Groove Island this September 27-30, and has released its full lineup. With over 40 artists, some stand-outs include legendary house DJs Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, and Shiba San, as well as trance and techno artists like Andrew Rayel, Dillon …
Amsterdam Dance Event Announce SOHN and Metropole Orkest for Opening Concert
Now a permanent fixture of the Amsterdam Dance Event, the Metropole Orkest will be joined on stage by songwriter/producer SOHN for the opening concert of this year’s festival and conference, kicking off on Wednesday 16 October in the Rabozaal at the Melkweg. SOHN’s live electronics and infectious voice will complement the epic orchestral sound of …
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 …
Nocturnal Wonderland Reveals 2019 Lineup and Dates
Insomniac’s Nocturnal Wonderland will return to Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15, although, will be its final hurrah at the venue due to a new sound ordinance cutting the noise curfew to midnight. Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella stated in an Instagram post yesterday: “While I’ve looked at …
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 …
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 …