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Ushuaïa Entertainment Makes €200,000 Donation to Cáritas Ibiza

Ushuaïa Entertainment Makes €200,000 Donation to Cáritas Ibiza In a remarkable show of support for the local community, Ushuaïa Entertainment has generously donated €200,000 to Cáritas Ibiza, fully settling the organization's outstanding debt. The heartwarming agreement was reached during a meeting at the Hï Ibiza offices, where Yann Pissenem, the CEO of Ushuaïa Entertainment, and Juan Torres, director of Cáritas Ibiza, sealed the partnership. As part of this benevolent collaboration, […]

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Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Cost by £1/$1 per Month

Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Cost by £1/$1 per Month Spotify, the leading audio streaming platform, has announced an increase in almost all premium subscription prices by £1 in the UK and $1 in the US. This marks the first price hike since the platform's inception in 2008. The decision to raise prices is in response to the "increasing costs and pressures faced by the platform" due to changes in the […]

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Research Suggests Auditory Illusions Allow Us to ‘Hear’ Silence

Research Suggests Auditory Illusions Allow Us to 'Hear' Silence Researchers from a prominent university in the United States have conducted a study suggesting that it's possible to hear silence. This concept has long intrigued philosophers, but the research now provides evidence through auditory illusions. The study, led by Rui Zhe Goh, a former student of philosophy and psychology at Johns Hopkins University, found that "nothing" can also be perceived as […]

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Beatport Group’s Annual Diversity + Parity Fund Accepting Applications for Grants

Beatport Group's Annual Diversity + Parity Fund Accepting Applications for Grants The Beatport Group has launched the application process for its annual Diversity + Parity Fund, aimed at supporting organizations that champion underrepresented groups and foster diversity in the music industry. This year, the fund has been expanded to $150,000, offering two types of grants: one for smaller organizations ($3,000-$15,000) and another for larger ones ($15,001-$30,000). This tiered approach aims […]

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US Government Delays Visa Fee Increase for International Touring Musicians

US Government Delays Visa Fee Increase for International Touring Musicians The US government has put on hold a proposed visa fee increase for artists touring the country, following mounting pressure to reconsider the hefty 250% price hike. Initially announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in January, the new higher costs will now be implemented from March 2024, granting some relief to the music industry. The visas affected […]

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Discover the Magic of Ibiza’s Club Culture and History in the Exciting New BBC Podcast Series: ‘Ibiza: What’s the Big Deal’

Discover the Magic of Ibiza's Club Culture and History in the Exciting New BBC Podcast Series: 'Ibiza: What's the Big Deal' Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of clubbing on the iconic White Isle with the captivating new BBC podcast series, 'Ibiza: What's the Big Deal'. Hosted by Radio 1 Future Dance presenter Sarah Story, this incredible podcast is tailor-made for younger listeners planning their first unforgettable journey to Ibiza. […]

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Ibiza DJ Sparks Internet Debate After Receiving Furious Note from Parents About Noise Disturbance

Ibiza DJ Sparks Internet Debate After Receiving Furious Note from Parents About Noise Disturbance Last week, 26-year-old Chilean-born Ibiza DJ, Bryan Checo, also known as Checno, found himself in the midst of an Internet debate after receiving an angry note from parents complaining about noise. Bryan, who works in nightclubs on the party island, discovered the note slipped under his door, blaming him for waking their two-year-old child. Feeling agitated […]

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Introducing the Incredible AI App for Dancing - DisCo!

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Introducing the Incredible AI App for Dancing – DisCo!

Introducing the Incredible AI App for Dancing - DisCo! Get ready to dance like never before with the revolutionary Disentangled Control for Referring Human Dance Generation in Real World (DisCo) app. Now available on both iOS and Android devices, this app is a cutting-edge collaboration between Microsoft and a research team at the prestigious Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. With just one single photograph of yourself, DisCo works its magic […]

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EDM: A Melodic Study Tool for High-Achieving Students

EDM: A Melodic Study Tool for High-Achieving Students In the fast-paced world of education, students are constantly seeking ways to optimize their academic performance while studying. Among the plethora of study tips, one intriguing trend has emerged - listening to music during learning sessions, specifically EDM (Electronic Dance Music). Surprisingly, nearly 50% of high-GPA students have turned to EDM as their study companion. The diverse and unique nature of EDM, […]

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