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NightSchool: Empowering Emerging Nightlife Curators with EU Funding Cultivating Creativity: €75,000 Grant Supports Next Generation of Nightlife Visionaries NightSchool, an innovative EU-funded program, is set to revolutionize the nightlife culture scene by offering substantial support to emerging curators. With a generous grant of €75,000, this initiative aims to empower and nurture the next generation of culture curators across Europe. Funded by the European Union's Creative Europe, NightSchool is a beacon […]

Four Arrested Over Planned Terrorist Attack on Brussels Music Venue Foiled Plot Highlights Ongoing Threat of Extremism in Belgium Belgian authorities have recently made significant strides in counterterrorism efforts with the arrest of four individuals suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a music venue in Brussels. The federal prosecutor's office in Belgium confirmed the apprehension of an adult and three minors, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by extremist activities […]

Ibiza Tightens Entry Requirements: No Accommodation, No Entry (and a Hefty Fine!) New Regulation Cracks Down on Overcrowding, Requires Proof of Pre-Booked Stays for Non-EU Tourists Ibiza, the famed party island in Spain, has introduced a stricter regulation for non-EU tourists. As of recently, visitors without proof of pre-booked accommodation could be slapped with a hefty fine of up to €10.000. This new rule aims to tackle issues of overcrowding […]

Silent Scrollers? TikTok Mutes UMG Tracks in Licensing Showdown Social media giant TikTok and music industry leader Universal Music Group (UMG) are locked in a battle over licensing fees, leading to the removal of UMG music from the platform. The dispute began in January 2024 when UMG informed TikTok that it would no longer allow its music to be used without a new licensing agreement. With the previous contract expiring […]

HOUSE AGAINST HATE Protest Rave Sends Powerful Anti-Racism Message to Downing Street We all say NO to racism! In a bold and impactful demonstration against racism, the HOUSE AGAINST HATE movement organized a protest rave outside Downing Street, drawing thousands of passionate demonstrators to voice their opposition to racism in all its forms. The event, which took place on March 16, 2024, in London's Whitehall, was a powerful display of […]

US Federal Judge Rules AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted United States District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell has issued a ruling stating that artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is not eligible for copyright protection. The decision came after Stephen Thaler's repeated attempts to secure copyright for an AI-generated image created using his Creativity Machine algorithm. Thaler had sought to categorize the AI-generated artwork as a "work-for-hire," designating the AI […]

Cost of Living Crisis Leads to Reduced Nights Out for One-Third of UK Young People A recent survey commissioned by Rekom, the UK's leading late-night operator, has revealed that more than one-third of young people in the UK have cut back on how often they go out for a night due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Night Index survey involved 2,007 respondents aged 18 and over, examining changes in […]