More conglomerates, venture capitalists and private equity companies are dabbling in our industry, drawn by its potential for growth, tech integration and high engagement rates. When Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred again.. took New York's Madison Square Garden by storm in February, investors were paying attention. The trio's ability to merge fans across the [...]
Opening on Ukrainian Independence Day, Mixmag Ukraine will run digital, social and video content — with an aim to spotlight local music and culture Mixmag has opened its 22nd international office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Officially launching today (August 24), on Ukrainian Independence Day, Mixmag Ukraine will run video, social and digital content; shining a light on Ukrainian dance [...]
The Cloud Library is now available to use with the latest version of rekordbox A new update to Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox allows users to access their Google Drive. The Cloud library is now available via rekordbox which could previously only access Dropbox. As part of the new update - version 6.7.4 - Mac and Windows users can find [...]
Daily lineups and set times have been revealed for this year’s Charivari — long a favorite of 5 Mag readers across the Midwest — held this August 11, 12 and 13th, 2023 in Detroit. Celebrating its 10th year, the Charivari festival spreads out over two stages and three days at Historic Fort Wayne (6325 W. Jefferson) in Detroit and features DJs including Delano Smith, Karizma, [...]
The Beatport Group‘s annual Diversity + Parity Fund, designed to support organizations that focus on underrepresented groups and promote diversity within the music industry, is now accepting applications for its 2023 grant cycle. This year, Beatport has increased the fund to $150,000 and will award two types of grants: one for smaller organizations ($3,000-$15,000) [...]
The running of the nightlife conglomerate will be split between FIVE Holdings and existing owners Trilantic Capital Partners Dubai-based company FIVE Holdings has acquired a €320 million stake in Pacha Group, Diario De Ibiza reports. Kabir Mulchandani, CEO of FIVE Holdings, struck the deal with the nightlife conglomerate's existing owners, Trilantic Capital Partners. [...]
It's billing itself as the only underground house spot in the city. Downtown Monterey is getting a new micro-club called Compact Disco. Opening on Friday, July 21st, in the Californian city, the club will host daytime listening sessions on its custom, in-ceiling sound system, as well as club nights powered by a more dance [...]
The funky, retro-themed Jolene Sound Room opens on the legendary Flagler Street with plenty of nods to '60s recording studios and '70s aesthetics The owners of Club Space Miami - Bar Lab Hospitality, Space Invaders and Link Miami Rebels - have joined forces to launch a new venue, Jolene Sound Room Miami. This unique, basement space in Downtown Miami comes [...]
Pioneer DJ has today announced that it is to buy Serato, in a move that will send shock waves through the DJing world, and that – despite reassurances to the contrary – has to bring into question the very survival of Serato as a DJ platform longer-term. This is how the news was announced today by [...]
AlphaTheta and Serato will continue to operate as standalone brands, a statement confirmed. AlphaTheta Corporation, the parent company of Pioneer DJ, has purchased Serato. Announced today, July 11th, the acquisition strengthens what is a longstanding relationship between Pioneer DJ and Serato. However, a statement confirmed that they will continue to operate as standalone brands. [...]