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Last month marked the one-year anniversary of local Leeds radio station, LDC Radio. Opened in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the odds were stacked against its success. On the day of its launch, 16th June 2020, the UK was in the midst of the most severe health crises in recent history. COVID-19’s impact on the world’s economy has been devastating and caused almost a quarter of all businesses to […]
Record stores in London, Bucharest, Barcelona and Montreal will be taking part. Move the Record is back for a four-week stretch this July, aiming to support independent record stores. The initiative was founded in 2020 as a response to the economic precarity that the pandemic created, with independent record stores facing uncertainty. This year, four six-hour-long broadcasts from a number of record stores will be streaming in order to encourage music fans to […]
The creators behind Love Parade are hosting a ‘fundraver’ to raise money for the upcoming Rave The Planet parade. From the creators of Berlin’s Love Parade (pictured), Rave The Planet was set to go ahead for the first time this year. Inevitably cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, TikTok has teamed up with the new event for a ‘fundraver’ live stream. The fundraiser will air exclusively on TikTok on Saturday, July 10, with an aim to […]
It's the new month of reopening and we're ready to welcome in a time of eased COVID-19 restrictions. But even before 19th July, our vibrant city has plenty to offer. Here's a list of five things to get stuck into this month in Leeds: Secret Forest Party Image from: skiddle.com If you’re looking for a music event with a little more ‘mystique’ then look no further – the secret forest […]
Dance music's industry value was reduced by 54% in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an expectedly dramatic impact on the global dance music industry with losses of 54% down to $3.5bn in 2020 - the lowest valuation for a decade following consistent growth since 2012. Findings released by the International Music Summit (IMS)’s business report paint a picture of mixed fortunes during 2020 - while the industry as a whole lost value, the DJ […]
From June 30, no quarantine will be required for British tourists returning from Ibiza! Ibiza has officially been added to the UK’s green list for travel. Place added to the green list in a review of the system include the Balearic Islands, Malta, Madeira and Barbados. Transport secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that from 4:AM on June 30, anyone entering the UK from these destinations will not be required to […]
"There is a whole ecosystem of artists, crew and suppliers who desperately need this support now or risk going out of business forever" Emily Eavis has called on the UK government to announce new guidance for the live events industry ahead of the country’s lockdown re-opening next month. Last Wednesday (June 23) would have been the day when festival-goers descended on Worthy Farm for this year’s Glastonbury. However, coronavirus concerns forced Glastonbury’s cancellation for the […]
A new festival, Summer of Love, is set for an abandoned central Manchester building over the Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. The two-day party will run 11AM to 11PM. Promotion crew Animal Crossing are behind the sessions. Impressive programming spans across 3 stages of music – the Summer Of Love line up reflects Animal Crossing’s ethos to showcase only the finest within the underground scene. READ THE FULL ABOUT MANCHESTER […]
A new documentary about the rise of techno is premiering next month as part of the Manchester International Festival (MIF). 'Laurent Garnier: Off The Record' charts the genre's rise through the eyes of the French DJ and production hero. Directed by Gabin Rivoire, the movie chronicles how techno spread through the world, focusing on Garnier's role in the nascent scenes of his native Paris and Manchester during the 1990s, when […]
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