Watch the highlights from day one of IMS Ibiza

SPAIN: Marking its ninth edition, the first day of IMS Ibiza was kick-started with a mixture of insightful topics, panels and keynotes. Exploring the huge growth in today’s electronic music industry, which was encapsulated...

Shambala sells out despite gloomy forecast

UK: Shambala Festival, set to take place from August 25 – 28, has sold out this week – proving that its bold decision to go meat and fish free has not affected ticket sales....


The Ticket Factory says ticket touting is leaving venues to clean up the mess

UK: July 14 marked the launch of FanFair Alliance – a new campaign which will see artists, managers and trade bodies lobby the government to clamp down on ticket touting. Stuart Cain, managing director...

Death Grips and Nina Kraviz to headline Simple Things

UK: Bristol's pioneering multi-venue festival Simple Things has announced a second wave of artists for its 2016 edition, including two new headliners: seminal noise-rap group Death Grips – appearing as part of their first...

Crowd Connected secures over $1 million USD in seed capital

UK: Crowd Connected, the multi-award winning developer of pioneering location intelligence software, has announced the first close of a new round of financing, taking the company to over $1 million USD in funds raised...

Fineline lights Shambala Festival

UK: Fineline Lighting recently renewed its long term acquaintance with and commitment to the eco-conscious Shambala festival – a three-day family friendly event featuring a diverse and eclectic mix of music, art, cuisine and...

We Are FSTVL adds camping, announces line-up for fifth anniversary

UK: We Are FSTVL has revealed the first details for its fifth edition, taking place from May 26 – 28. New for 2017, We Are will be introducing camping to the FSTVL, enlisting the...

Eurosonic Noorderslag completes 2017 programme

NETHERLANDS: Eurosonic Noorderslag has finalised its upcoming edition's genre-spanning line-up with the addition of Era Istefi (AL), Hans Hanneman (NL), Kraantje Pappie (NL), Luwten (NL), Orange Skyline (NL), Parels van de Jordaan (NL), and...

bluedot announces first wave of artists for second edition

UK: Following an inaugural event last summer packed with performances from across the musical spectrum, all manner of scientific happenings and a mind-expanding programme of arts and culture, bluedot with Ovo Energy has revealed...

First details revealed for inaugural Hope & Glory Festival

UK: Liverpool will host a new festival this summer with the inaugural Hope & Glory, bringing a range of music and art to the city centre's St. George’s Hall. To launch the event, the...