UK Music's Ammo Talwar has praised the “phenomenal cultural force” of Black music, which equates to a huge £24.5 billion in revenue *This story was amended on 26/03 to highlight that music genres of Black origin make up the 80% figure included in this report. Music genres of Black origin contributed 80% to the [...]
HaciendaBar.jpg The newly renovated Amber Alehouse will open to the public later this year Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 has renovated one of its bars with a theme around the city's famed Haçienda nightclub. Set to open to the public later this year, The Amber Alehouse now features several design-based references to the storied venue, [...]
"One of the defining moments of the season" Black Coffee is set to play three shows at Ibiza [UNVRS] this summer. The Grammy-winning Afro-house pioneer will return to Ibiza on 27th May, 22nd September and 1st October to play the hyperclub for "one of the defining moments of the season", following his closing party [...]
The French electronic music pioneer will perform an exclusive live set and deliver a keynote interview at ADE Pro Jean-Michel Jarre has been confirmed as a guest of honour at the 30th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), taking place 21st to 25th October 2026. The French electronic music pioneer is set to perform [...]
A foundational architect of U.S. underground house, Doc Martin digs into the independent records that shaped the West Coast sound and continue to move dance floors worldwide. The legendary Doc Martin has been holding down American house music for over three decades, long before it was festival mainstage currency. Between The Bay and Los Angeles. he [...]
The one-off event will include conversations, workshops, listening experiences, and a gallery tour celebrating queerness Honey Dijon is set to curate a special one-off exhibition at London’s Tate Modern gallery next week as part of LGBTQIA+ History Month. The one-night event will take place on Friday, 27th February and will include conversations, workshops, listening [...]
Returning to the White Isle, legendary DJ and record producer Black Coffee has announced the dates for his 2026 summer residency at Hï Ibiza. Gearing up for yet another groundbreaking season on the White Isle, legendary DJ and record producer Black Coffee has announced the return of his summer residency at Hï Ibiza. Set to take place every [...]
The Masters At Work and Nuyorican Soul veteran takes over the 2,000-capacity venue HERE at Outernet this spring Photo Credit: Christelle de Castro Louie Vega is hosting his first "all-night-long" gig in London this spring. The Masters At Work veteran will take over the decks at 2,000-capacity Charing Cross venue HERE at Outernet from 8 PM to [...]
The Box has been fitted out with a new KV2 soundsystem, redesigned dancefloor and more Ministry of Sound has unveiled a major refurbishment of its main room, The Box, as it prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary. It's described as a "complete reimagining" of the space, and the most "dramatic" overhaul of the room since [...]
DJ Maphorisa has announced that he is shifting his focus back to afro house, returning to the style that first shaped his career DJ Maphorisa has announced that he is shifting his focus back to afro house. The producer recently shared an unreleased afro house song on his social media and confirmed the move with [...]