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YouTube Gear Reviewer Loopop Accuses Behringer of False Claims Amidst Free Gear Controversy

YouTube Gear Reviewer Loopop Accuses Behringer of False Claims Amidst Free Gear Controversy A recent online dispute has thrust musical equipment manufacturer Behringer and prominent YouTube gear reviewer Loopop into the spotlight, exposing tensions over claims of free product evaluation. The controversy emerged after Behringer alleged that Loopop refrains from reviewing their products due to the company's refusal to provide free units for assessment. This assertion was made through a […]

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EDM Icon David Guetta Acquires $69 Million Mansion in Miami Area

EDM Icon David Guetta Acquires $69 Million Mansion in Miami Area Renowned in the global EDM scene and a key figure in popularizing dance-pop, David Guetta has recently acquired a mansion worth $69 million in the Miami area. This lavish purchase complements his existing ownership of a condominium in the Setai Miami Beach complex. The mansion was previously owned by the host of "Sábado Gigante," Don Francisco, who sold it […]

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Community-Owned Venue Sister Midnight Launches New Radio Station “Sister Midnight FM”

Community-Owned Venue Sister Midnight Launches New Radio Station "Sister Midnight FM" South London's Sister Midnight, a pioneering community-owned music venue, has introduced a novel addition to its offerings - an online radio station called "Sister Midnight FM" (SMFM). This new venture aligns with the venue's core principles of community inclusivity and benefit, focusing on the SE London region. Renowned as the first community-owned music venue in Lewisham, Sister Midnight is […]

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Reading and Leeds Festivals Clamp Down on Disposable Vapes in Environmental Move

Reading and Leeds Festivals Clamp Down on Disposable Vapes in Environmental Move Reading and Leeds Festivals, scheduled from August 25 to 27, have declared a ban on disposable vapes on-site this year, as part of their efforts to mitigate environmental impact. These single-use vaping devices are now added to the list of prohibited items at the festivals, joining campfires and disposable BBQs. The festivals' website cited concerns about the harmful […]

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Werkhaus, a prominent club in East London, is set to shut down next month.

Werkhaus, a prominent club in East London, is set to shut down next month. The club confirmed through Instagram that it will be hosting its final events in September. The last confirmed show is scheduled for September 15th, featuring a back-to-back set by Kyle Hall and Steven Julien (formerly known as FunkinEven) for the entire night. Luca Pilato, the general manager, expressed in a press statement, "In 2020, we were […]

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“Chemical Substance” Release at Doncaster Nightclub Hospitalizes Eight People

"Chemical Substance" Release at Doncaster Nightclub Hospitalizes Eight People Pop Works nightclub in Doncaster faced an emergency evacuation in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 30) due to the release of a "chemical substance," resulting in the hospitalization of eight individuals. South Yorkshire Police responded to distressing scenes as clubgoers exhibited symptoms like coughing, vomiting, and respiratory distress. Thankfully, the hospitalized individuals have been discharged, with police indications pointing […]

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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled the initial lineup of speakers for this year’s ADE Lab, its educational component.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled the initial lineup of speakers for this year's ADE Lab, its educational component. Running in parallel with the festival's music program from October 19 to 22, ADE Lab offers workshops, panel discussions, and talks. The first batch of participants includes prominent figures from the electronic music world such as Darude, DVS1, Mama Snake, Reinier Zonneveld, Héctor Oaks, and more. Workshops on vinyl DJing will […]

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These are the winners of DJ Mag’s Best of North America awards 2023

These are the winners of DJ Mag's Best of North America awards 2023 North America holds a soft spot for hard-hitting dubstep and leftfield bass, and so it’s hardly a shock that Philadelphia’s Subtronics would score this year’s Best DJ win. From an early age, the artist born Jesse Kardon expressed a talent for drums, first playing in a middle school jazz band before deepening his knowledge at the esteemed […]

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Edinburgh Welcomes New Record Store, Umbrella Vinyl

Edinburgh Welcomes New Record Store, Umbrella Vinyl Edinburgh's central district is about to get a new addition with the opening of Umbrella Vinyl, a record store set to open its doors this weekend. Located on Valleyfield Street, Umbrella Vinyl is slated to begin operations on Saturday, August 5th, starting at 10 AM. The brainchild of three friends who crossed paths in Hong Kong back in 2015, the store boasts a […]

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