DIORA, a Cape Town gem now residing in Amsterdam, is a force and vision. Blending many genres together to create enticing and euphoric stories through her sonics, her eclectic and cutthroat approach to dance music is matched only by her own fierceness. With an upcoming set for Boiler Room and
The United Kingdom has recently enacted legislation aimed at enhancing security measures in public venues, a direct response to the tragic 2017 incident at Manchester Arena. This new regulation, officially titled the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill but commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law, was presented to Parliament in September.
Berlin’s world-renowned nightlife scene is facing a significant blow as two of its most iconic institutions, Watergate and Renate, are staring down the barrel of closure. Watergate, a cornerstone of Berlin’s techno scene for over two decades, has announced its impending closure at the end of 2024. The club’s co-founder,
In recent weeks, a series of troubling incidents at nightclubs and music venues across Europe has raised serious questions about the safety of rave spaces, and whether enough is being done to uphold the values of club culture. On September 7th, Berlin’s renowned Sisyphos Club became the scene of
HE.SHE.THEY is so much more than a brand – it’s a movement. In just a few years, the London queer nightlife collective has evolved from a fashion brand, agency, and record label into a series of global nightlife happenings. Their mission? To reclaim the dancefloor and give it back
Sven Marquardt, the infamous bouncer of Berghain, will host a photography exhibition during New York Art Week titled DISTURBING BEAUTY. The event will showcase Marquardt’s selection of photographs taken in East Berlin during the ’80s before the Berlin Wall’s fall. The exhibition will be held from May 18th to 21st
Five people were killed and at least 25 others injured after a shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQIA+ nightlife venue in Colorado Springs this past weekend. It is suspected to have been a hate crime. The shooting happened just before midnight on Saturday, following a drag performance at the club,
Italy’s right wing government has introduced a new ‘anti-rave’ law following the shutting down of a free party in Modena on Halloween. The party, called Witchtek 2K22, was shut down 24 hours early on Monday, October 31 by police. The party was scheduled to take place across the final weekend
One in three nightclubs in the UK could close down by the end of this year, according to a new industry report. The report, conducted by The Night Time Industries Association, has revealed that between December 2019 and December 2021, at least eleven clubs faced closure per month. This increased
Founder of female-led collective Lady Of The House, Laila McKenzie has stepped down from her role at the organisation temporarily. This follows allegations of harassment, bullying, and gaslighting against McKenzie. Established in 2020, Lady Of The House champions the visibility and work of women and femmes in the dance music
