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Electric Picnic Director Responds to Crowd Crush Scare During Armand Van Helden Set
The festival's director has spoken out to defend safety measures after crowds surged during a set from Armand Van Helden, causing what was described as a "terrifying" collapse.
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fabric Takes Over St Paul's Cathedral for Four-Year Music Series
London's fabric nightclub has partnered with St Paul's Cathedral to stage a series of "contemporary music" events set to run until 2030.
7 Sept 2026
Mixmag Talks Shop with ADE's Jan-Willem van de Ven
Mixmag's Industry Insider series turns its attention to Amsterdam Dance Event, sitting down with the festival's Managing Director for a conversation on the business behind the event.
7 Sept 2026
Boomtown Fair Leans Into "Radical Redesign" for 2026
Boomtown Fair's 2026 edition embraced a "Radical Redesign" theme, expanding its scale and scope while holding onto the festival's core spirit of freedom and unpredictability.
7 Sept 2026
fabric Takes Over St Paul's Cathedral for Four-Year Music Series
London's fabric nightclub has partnered with St Paul's Cathedral to stage a series of "contemporary music" events set to run until 2030.
7 Sept 2026
Mixmag Talks Shop with ADE's Jan-Willem van de Ven
Mixmag's Industry Insider series turns its attention to Amsterdam Dance Event, sitting down with the festival's Managing Director for a conversation on the business behind the event.
7 Sept 2026
Boomtown Fair Leans Into "Radical Redesign" for 2026
Boomtown Fair's 2026 edition embraced a "Radical Redesign" theme, expanding its scale and scope while holding onto the festival's core spirit of freedom and unpredictability.
7 Sept 2026
CD Sales Surge Nearly 60% in US Amid Physical Music Rebound
US CD sales climbed almost 60% in the first half of 2026, helping push physical music revenues to an estimated $731.5 million.
7 Sept 2026
Disco Pogo Announces Boards of Canada Book Deep Dive
Disco Pogo is preparing a book that takes an in-depth look at the music of Boards of Canada, packed with a timeline, essays and thinkpieces.
7 Sept 2026
Manchester Gains New 450-Cap Club Space, Locker
A new club space called Locker is set to open in Manchester, occupying a room within live music venue New Century.
7 Sept 2026
UK Music Industry Pushes Government to Address EU Export Fee Hike
New EU fees on small packages introduced this summer have sharply raised shipping costs for vinyl and merch, prompting the UK music industry to press the government for action.
7 Sept 2026
DJ Sweet6teen & Gene on Earth Team Up for a B2B Track Selection Ahead of Waterworks Set
Ahead of their joint appearance at London's Waterworks, dj sweet6teen and Gene on Earth have picked out ten favourite tracks tailored for a back-to-back DJ set.
7 Sept 2026
Festival Lineups Flying Under the Radar: No Bounds, Beyond The Music, AVA London
A roundup highlights festival lineups worth a second look, including No Bounds, Beyond The Music, and AVA London.
2 Sept 2026
Hamburg Duo WITH U Bring Friendship and Feeling to the Dancefloor
Hamburg-based DJ duo WITH U, made up of longtime friends Philip and Marlon, are building a sound rooted in rhythm, emotion and genuine connection with dancers.
2 Sept 2026
Win Butler Steps Behind the Decks for a Halloween DJ Set
Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler is reportedly swapping the arena stage for a DJ booth this Halloween, according to a brief report that also touched on Hamburg-based duo WITH U.
2 Sept 2026
Hamburg's WITH U Bring Afro-Tinged Rhythms to the Dancefloor
Hamburg-based DJ duo WITH U, longtime friends Philip and Marlon, are building a sound rooted in rhythm, emotion and dancefloor connection, drawing from Afro-inflected influences.
2 Sept 2026
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