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Printworks announces lineups for its final season in 2023 before closure As the end of an era approaches, Printworks has announced its lineup for its final season in 2023 before its closure. The beloved venue is going out with a bang, presenting an impressive list of artists such as ARTBAT, Above & Beyond, Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5), and more. Printworks has already sold out its final winter events, and the […]

Tomorrowland unveils the stage hosts for 2023 edition The countdown has started for one of the biggest music festivals on the planet, Tomorrowland. With ticket sales and travel packages opening on January 21st, music enthusiasts and artists alike are gearing up to head to Belgium for the festival's 2023 edition. While the focus is currently on the winter edition of Tomorrowland in France, the excitement is already building for the […]

Gray Area and Spotify Launch Mixtape Series The mixtape is a staple of dance music culture and serves as a tool for artistic expression and discovery for listeners. Throughout the years, the medium has evolved from physical tapes to digital streaming, but the mixtape remains a powerful storytelling device for DJs. In 2021, Spotify introduced DJ Mixes to the platform, offering artists a way to connect with fans and reach […]

Afterlife returns to Miami #MusicWeek2023 Afterlife, the leading melodic techno record label, will be making its return to Miami for this year's Music Week. The label, known for its spellbinding productions and immersive experiences, first debuted in Miami during Art Basel in December and has since been traveling the world, delivering breathtaking performances to its listeners. On March 22nd, 2023, the event will be held in Factory Town, a former […]

Spotify Launches New "Music Time Capsule" Feature Spotify has just introduced a new and exciting feature called "Playlist in a Bottle". This allows users to create playlists that reflect their current mood and seal it for a period of 12 months. The feature prompts users to choose songs that embody specific emotions, such as "A song that you'll listen to while falling in love this year" or "A song you're […]

Carl Cox debuts in the Extreme E series with Carl Cox Motorsport team Renowned DJ and producer Carl Cox is making his electric racing debut with the launch of his own team, Carl Cox Motorsport, in the Extreme E series. “I’m here to make a difference," says Cox. "Racing, like music, is in my blood and I’m bringing my passion and energy into this series to build something special." Carl […]

Call for Applications: The Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music, Cultures and Production The Department of Music and Design Arts at the University of Huddersfield is pleased to invite applications for The Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in electronic music, cultures and production for new UK, EU and International PhD students, starting in September 2023. The scholarship is open to applicants engaged in research on any subject related to electronic […]

Spotify's Stock Plummets 68.62% in 2022 The year-end value of Spotify's stock was $76.61 per share at the close of the market on December 28th, indicating a 68.62% decrease since the start of the year. This raises concerns about the stock's future performance in 2023. The tech and entertainment industry has faced challenges in 2022, with stocks such as Meta (down 65.85%), Snap (down 81.65%), and Netflix (down 53.65%) all […]

Ibiza's Christmas Mode 2022 Ibiza is officially in Christmas mode, with amazing lineups that keep the clubber's spirit alive, even during the winter season! Elrow and Amnesia will celebrate with a New Year’s party in Ibiza, for the first time in history! Pacha is introducing "Music On NYE", and DC10 Ibiza introduces "Circoloco NYD", with a selection of Circoloco veterans joined by some new talents. Check out more NYE parties and details […]

Afterlife Madrid 2023 Makes Its Debut Brunch Electronik and Zamna, the event promoters, bring the highly popular concept of Afterlife to Madrid for the first time. Thousands of fans in the capital city are eager to experience the event. The event will take place on March 4, 2023 at IFEMA. The pre-registration for ticket purchases is now open and can be accessed through this link. Tale Of Us, the masterminds behind […]

Why DJs don't play their favorite music at shows? A recent survey conducted by Pirate has revealed that 65% of DJs do not play their favorite music at shows. The survey was based on the end-of-year Spotify summaries of 260 DJs from the UK, showing the genre of music typically played at their events. The results showed that 65% of DJs didn't play their favorite tracks. For example, a techno […]

DIPEF's new plans in support of Ibiza Music Brand The DJ and Producer Association of Ibiza and Formentera (DIPEF) has revealed its plan and started the membership enrollment period. Established in 2020 amid a cultural crisis caused by the pandemic, DIPEF is now holding its first membership drive and has planned a series of informative talks and workshops for its members. DIPEF has established a board of directors and, guided […]

"Get ready for an exciting new gaming experience for Techno fans - Business Techno: The Game" The masterminds behind Up To Date Festival in Poland and FOMO club have come together to create a unique board game for the worldwide Techno community. 'Business Techno: The Game' is a monopoly-style game that challenges players to build a musical empire by acquiring techno properties from around the world. Designed to spark conversation […]

The Belgium National Team's World Cup kit sparks controversy in Qatar As the world turns its attention to the World Cup taking place in Qatar, the country's strict rules on symbols and traditions are causing a stir among participating teams. The Belgium National Team's kit, designed in collaboration with Tomorrowland, has fallen victim to these regulations. The kit features a white jersey with rainbow accents and the word "LOVE" along […]

The Ultimate Social Platform for Live Music Experiences by Soundclub Introducing a new mobile app launched by the social platform for live music experiences Soundclub, named "‘Soundclub – Discover Festivals! The app, available on Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS), will initially focus on festivals helping fans discover live music events with minimal effort and a seamless experience. Key features INFO – Filter and view comprehensive festival information. Dates, locations, […]

Bristol club, Motion, finds 90 percent of young people believe clubbing improves mental health 90% of young people believe clubbing improves mental health, according to new research from Bristol club Motion. The Bristol hotspot carried out the research as part of the club's Keeping Bristol Moving Campaign, helping people to re-connect post-pandemic and offer a rite of passage into the nightlife scene. The campaign recently launched with a short film […]

Bora Bora club in Ibiza, farewell event on October 15, after 40 years partying.   Ibiza's iconic beach club, Bora Bora, has announced it will permanently close after 40 years. Based in Playa d'en Bossa — home to venues including Ushuaïa and HÏ — the legendary party spot made the announcement on social media, confirming it will bow out after a farewell event on 15th October, with the final season, […]

DC-10 Ibiza shuts down the Garden Stage due to noise restrictions DC-10 Ibiza has been forced to shut its garden stage due to noise restrictions put in place by local authorities. "We are unfortunately forced to turn off the music in the garden after the latest requests of the municipality of St. Joseph to reduce the decibels to 75, which is obviously unacceptable. This is an impossible condition for artists […]

Tresor co-founder Regina Baer has passed away today.   Tresor's Regina Baer has died.  The news was confirmed via a statement posted by fellow co-founder of the legendary Berlin club, Dimitri Hegemann. Baer died on 21st July after a long battle with a "serious illness", the statement reads, paying tribute to the woman who played a pivotal role in the development of nightlife and music culture in the German capital […]

The Local Police of Sant Josep carries out temporary seals of music equipment.   The Local Police of Sant Josep has carried out 22 temporary seals of music equipment , reviewing 42 premises in the municipality so far. In relation to the seals, all the deficiencies have already been corrected except for three cases in which work is still being done to correct the errors. According to Periódico de Ibiza […]

Tomorrowland shares sets from NYE virtual festival on Apple Music Mixes from Armin van Buuren, Boys Noize and Diplo are among the sets available for playback now DJ Mag Staff Tomorrowland has shared a selection of sets from 2020's New Year's Eve festival on Apple Music. Belgian festival Tomorrowland's NYE event, which took place on the 31st December, was spread across four stages adapted to all 27 time zones in the world. It was […]