A study commissioned by 02 and conducted by behavioral science expert Patrick Fagan claims that “attending a live music gig once a fortnight could have life expectancy rocketing by nine years due to i…
Spain and Italy order clubs and venues to close
All clubs, venues and party spaces in Spain and Italy must close with immediate effect, Reuters and Corriere della Sera report. Spain were the first to issue the ban, with health minister Salvador Ill…
Distant Dancefloors: COVID-19 documentary
As the world ventures into the ‘new normal’, a documentary named DISTANT DANCEFLOORS: COVID-19 AND THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY was made. A wide view documentary on the last 6 months through the eyes…
Thousands of people attend a poolside rave in Wuhan
Thousands of people gathered at the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park over the weekend for an electronic music festival. Just nine months ago, Wuhan was the Chinese city where the first known cases of COVID…
Dave Clarke has expressed his disappointment with the scene
The Amsterdam-based artist said that illegal raves and events during corona are damaging the reputation of dance music and “give ammunition to authorities to further delay events coming back”, adding:…
Videos from the first socially-distanced festival are online
The first socially-distanced festival was held at Newcastle’s Gosforth Park in front of 2,500 fans who sat in sectioned-off areas. Groups had their own viewing platforms – all two metres apart – with …
Berghain will reopen as an art gallery in September
From 9th September, those wishing to visit the hallowed club will be able to book guided tours through its main room, Panorama Bar and Säule, where works from 85 Berlin-based artists will be on displa…
The world’s first socially-distanced festival
Thousands of people watched the world’s first socially-distanced gig in Newcastle last night – and it could be the welly-free future for festivals. North Shields performer Sam Fender performed a home-…
Ready for Caprices festival? The first double weekender this year
Artists will play 2200m above sea level offering panoramic views of the crystalline skies and snow-capped mountain ranges. The 17th edition of Caprices Festival might have had to move from its origina…
Police shut down illegal rave with 500 people
More than 500 revellers attended an illegal rave overnight, with youths dancing and singing until the early hours of the morning. The unlicensed music event took place in woodland in Walthamstow Fores…