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A programme of high-profile events is now promised, alongside investment to improve and expand existing infrastructure

Belfast has been awarded the title UNESCO City of Music, making the Northern Irish capital the third UK location to be honoured with the accolade...

A new initiative, started by the founder of Love Parade, aims to have Berlin's techno scene recognised as a cultural practice, supported and preserved by...

It’s a grey, wet Tuesday morning in Berlin, and inside an unassuming building in Wedding, a fourth-floor apartment is buzzing with activity. It’s the home...

Berlin techno added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

More than a decade of campaigning and lobbying could bring more protection from gentrification and development 

Berlin techno has been awarded UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) status in what has been described by the city's Clubcommission as "another milestone" for the...

The "Agent of Change" will protect venues against unreasonable noise level complaints

Lawmakers in Liverpool have voted to protect the city's music venues.

The council in the city have adopted a new policy - the "Agent of...

DJ Mag Sessions returns to Ministry of Sound this Saturday!

This May, we launched DJ Mag Sessions at Ministry of Sound. Snatch! boss Riva Starr joined Inner City star Kevin Saunderson, Lost Records duo Leftwing...

The dance world does the full-length once again this year...

Could 2015 be officially declared the year of the debut LP? The Revenge, Romare, Hunee, Nocturnal Sunshine are just a few acts who've taken the...

Major cities have long been the central hubs for dance music, in part thanks to their appeal to travelling DJs and fans. With coronavirus massively...

What a difference 12 months makes. This time last year you might have been making travel plans for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), getting final kicks...

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Amsterdam Dance Event returned for its annual industry takeover earlier this month, showcasing more than 1,000 events at over 200 venues. With ADE back in full force post-pandemic, DJ Mag's Amy Fielding, Ben Hindle, Carl Loben, Ria Hylton and Rob Mccallum head out to the Dutch capital to sample the plethora of panels, parties and workshops on offer

While ADE did go ahead in a scaled-down fashion at the end of 2021, it’s widely agreed by delegates at this year’s event that 2022...

The beautiful city of Graz, Austria, to host Springfestival from 1st June to 5th June

It’s not too late to make it down to Graz, Austria for this year's installment of the five-day celebration of electronic music and art known...

On August 16th

Glasgow Summer Sessions is Scotland’s only annual outdoor city music event offering a series of concerts in the city’s stunning Bellahouston Park, featuring some of...

From UNESCO World Heritage sites and industrial complexes to 19th century medieval forts and bunkers, we've looked into some of the most unique festivals taking...


Two decades ago, festivals consisted...

The shipping container space will be used for live performances, record fairs, and more

Liverpool-based independent radio station Melodic Distraction has launched a new venue, Melodic Bar. 

The opening is the result of a Kickstarter campaign launched after the...

Human Life

Having recently streamlined from a trio into the singular entity of LA-based Matt Wasley, Defected signings Human Life combine the sound of the classic...

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Bulldog Gin have announced a partnership with wireless speaker company Ultimate Ears, giving you the opportunity to win a UE BOOM 2 wireless speaker.

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