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RA, fabric, and Jägermeister Collaborate for 2023’s #SaveTheNight Initiative

RA, fabric, and Jägermeister Collaborate for 2023's #SaveTheNight Initiative In continuation of last year's successful fund, which extended support to three projects dedicated to fostering a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable nightlife environment, Jägermeister is doubling the fund's value to €100,000 for this year. The application process for the 2023 #SaveTheNight fund will kick off in September. Meanwhile, an exclusive event is scheduled at London's fabric club on Thursday, August […]

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Major Record Labels Launch Copyright Lawsuit Against Internet Archive

Major Record Labels Launch Copyright Lawsuit Against Internet Archive A group of prominent record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and CMG, has initiated a copyright lawsuit against the digital library Internet Archive, dubbing its Great 78 project an "illegal record store," according to a report by Rolling Stone. The federal lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that the community-driven Great 78 project is continuously and extensively violating copyright […]

August 14, 2023 10

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Tomorrowland 2023 Live Stream on TikTok Draws 16 Million Viewers

Tomorrowland 2023 Live Stream on TikTok Draws 16 Million Viewers The groundbreaking streaming collaboration between Tomorrowland and TikTok has proven to be a massive triumph, as the short-video oriented social media platform amassed over 16 million distinct viewers during the festival's two weekends. The partnership entailed the live streaming of performances by 24 artists and producers from the festival lineup, including renowned figures like Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, and […]

August 13, 2023 13

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Cardi B’s Thrown Microphone Sells for Nearly $100,000 at eBay Auction

Cardi B's Thrown Microphone Sells for Nearly $100,000 at eBay Auction A microphone flung into the crowd by Cardi B last month has been sold for nearly $100,000 in a recent eBay auction. Scott Fisher, the owner of an audio equipment rental company, listed the infamous item for auction, pledging that all proceeds from the sale would be donated to charity. "The profit from this microphone's sale will be equally […]

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Flow Festival Terminates Partnership with Heineken Over Russian Operations

Flow Festival Terminates Partnership with Heineken Over Russian Operations Finland's upcoming Flow Festival, scheduled for August 11 - 13, has abruptly severed ties with Heineken Silver due to the beer brand's continued operations in Russia. In an announcement on August 8, Flow Festival's CEO, Suvi Kallio, stated, “When we were informed about Heineken's situation in Russia in the spring, we had discussions with the festival’s main partner Hartwall about the […]

August 9, 2023 19

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Reinier Zonneveld Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set

Reinier Zonneveld Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set Dutch Techno sensation Reinier Zonneveld has etched his name in history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest electronic music live set. The extraordinary feat took place on August 5, 2023, during the Karren Maar festival, where Zonneveld delivered an electrifying 11-hour and 11-minute performance. Arnhem's Stadsblokken rave attendees were in for a monumental treat as Reinier Zonneveld […]

August 9, 2023 13

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Investigation Initiated as Illness Strikes Attendees at WOMAD Festival

Investigation Initiated as Illness Strikes Attendees at WOMAD Festival Following reports of a number of festival-goers falling ill at the WOMAD Festival held at Charlton Park, Malmesbury, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West has partnered with the festival organizers to launch an investigation. The annual event, which spanned from July 27 to July 30, witnessed attendees experiencing diarrhea and vomiting symptoms. The UKHSA South West, in collaboration with […]

August 9, 2023 13

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Live Music Archive Surpasses 250,000 Concert Recordings Available for Free Listening

Live Music Archive Surpasses 250,000 Concert Recordings Available for Free Listening Since its inception in 2002, the Live Music Archive has been a valuable resource, offering free access to both lossless and MP3-encoded audio recordings of concerts. Over the past two decades, this collaborative effort between Internet Archive staff and volunteers has grown into a substantial collection, now featuring over 250,000 concert recordings that listeners can enjoy without any cost. […]

August 8, 2023 15

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Protest Rave Against Berlin’s A100 Motorway Expansion Set for Next Month

Protest Rave Against Berlin's A100 Motorway Expansion Set for Next Month In a united front, Berlin's vibrant club community is gearing up to stage a protest rave on September 2, 2023, in opposition to the proposed 17th stage of the contentious A100 motorway expansion. BI-A100, an advocacy group formed to challenge the next phase of motorway development in Berlin, which poses a direct threat to cultural hubs like ://about blank, […]

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