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The best nights always start with one person saying yes... here's why SOUNDBOKS' new speaker is built for that person
Nearly three decades on from the first party at Sub Club, there's still nothing quite like Optimo set. JG Wilkes offers up a mix inspired by "melting down" moments in the club, and speaks to Megan Townsend about forgoing formulas, excitement around…

According to the charity's data, 54% of its NextGen Fund recipients have already landed careers in music since the programme launched in 2021

Turkish police raided dozens of homes and venues connected with the LGBTQIA+ community on Sunday

The US DJ appeared to cut his set short by 40 minutes over the weekend

Mysterious Instagram posts featuring GTA's signature art style were shared by a slew of major artists yesterday
For the last 26 years, Philadelphia party Making Time has rewritten the traditional club night script. Fusing DJs with live acts, the beloved night has brought The Strokes, Interpol, Charli xcx and many more together with global DJs

The trance legend appeared on drag show Make Up Your Mind as a surprise ‘Mystery Queen’

A 12-year-old boy was among those apprehended after reportedly trespassing on a railway line in an attempt to gain access to the event

The French artist, who has been accused of rape and sexual misconduct, was due to perform at an event hosted by Komplott and Overgave during the music summit next month

The AI music creation firm has admitted to using audio data from the platform in a new court filing

Three successful applicants to the Promoter Promise initiative will be granted bursaries
White Claw and Defected flew 10 strangers to Ibiza for 24 hours as part of their ‘Find Your People’ experiment, pairing like-minded dance music fans to see if they can become lifelong friends

The Category 2 Hurricane Marie wreaked havoc across the Californian coastline last week, causing coastal flooding, property damage and beach erosion

The experimental musician has strongly denied allegations of abusive behaviour and sexual assault

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Young protestors rallied against the “unaffordable” state of Ibiza, calling for tourism restrictions
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Black Sunflowers, which is due to premiere at TIFF today, follows "twenty something" Ukrainians against a backdrop of war and underground club nights

The six-month Berlin residency marks the David Lynch-designed club’s 15th anniversary
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