Quantum Special Effects launches two new products on Adele world tour

UK: Quantum Special Effects designed two new products for Adele’s sell out world tour – a bespoke tourable rain system and storm blasters that can deliver up to a minute of non-stop confetti across...

The Great Escape adds to Insights programme

UK: The Great Escape is set to put the spotlight on mental health within the music community as part of its industry-focused conference programme next month. The charity Help Musicians UK will kick-start the...


Rukkus reveals 360º VR ticket buying app

USA: Rukkus, a 'next generation' ticket marketplace, has released a revolutionary e­commerce platform that allows users to make purchases with the aid of virtual reality. With the introduction of their dynamic new feature, Seat360,...

Sound City and Modern Sky Entertainment join forces in long-term strategy deal

UK / CHINA: Liverpool Sound City and Modern Sky Entertainment have announced that they are joining forces in what is a long term and strategic equity partner deal. Just over four years ago Sound...

Former Uber and Red Bull marketing exec joins DICE

UK: DICE has appointed former Uber and Red Bull marketing exec, Sam Hancox, as Marketing Manager. Having spent seven years working in marketing at Red Bull and most recently as Brand Manager at Uber,...

IFF launches 2016 edition

UK: The International Festival Forum (IFF) has announced its return for a second edition, with many of the world’s leading booking agencies and festival associations already signed up as partners. An invitation-only event for...

Hyper Japan to return to London this July

UK: Britain’s largest celebration of Japanese popular culture, Hyper Japan, is returning this summer for its 10th edition in London from July 15 - 17. Back by popular demand at Olympia London following a hugely...

Soundon Festival announces date change

UK: Soundon Festival has announced that it is moving from April 30 – May 1 to August 13 – 14. The two-day music festival, celebrating 30 years of dance music culture, will remain at...

Ian Mackaye of Fugazi to speak at Restless Natives Festival

UK: Ian Mackaye of the legendary post-hardcore band Fugazi has been confirmed for an exclusive Q&A following a screening of Jem Cohen’s 1999 film Instrument at this year’s inaugural Restless Natives Festival in Glasgow. Instrument...

Mojo Barriers completes V.I.P’s Security sale

GERMANY: Mojo Barriers has completed an extensive sale of new equipment, supplying over 600 meters of the latest Mojo systems to V.I.P.’s Security & More. V.I.P.’s Security, a German-based event supply company, which has recently...