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 [...]
While nightclub attendance is on the decline, interest in dance music is “not declining” — with unlicensed events growing by 34% last year Free parties now account for 15% of all electronic music programming across the UK, according to the latest annual report from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The fourth Electronic Music Report was published [...]
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 [...]
Premiere: Richard Earnshaw & Sabrina Chyld - Better For Me (Original Mix) [Artworx] 5 MAG PREMIERE: Richard Earnshaw launches a new label ARTWORX with the sultry voice of Sabrina Chyld — the irresistible soulful house jam “Better For Me” is out now in promo release on Traxsource and available worldwide on 19 December 2025. Introducing the latest imprint from the [...]
With 15,000 flyers from the golden age of UK rave and acid house in his possession, and countless others from around the world stored on the Phatmedia website he’s run since 1998, collector Dave Nicholson has built an essential archive of dance music’s visual history. His new book on Velocity Press, UK Rave Flyers 1988–1989, [...]
The new venue will launch in 2026, nine years after the original Ancoats nightclub closed its doors Sankeys is set to make its return to Manchester with a new 500-capacity nightclub, nine years on from the closure of the long-running Ancoats venue. The new space, set to be located in Manchester city centre, will open [...]
Manchester’s iconic nightclub, FAC51 The Haçienda, has announced the release of 51 DJ mixes from its historic archive, spanning both the original club nights and post-club Haçienda events. The collection is available exclusively on Apple Music, offering fans the chance to relive some of the most memorable moments in dance music history, dating back to 1987 up [...]
Built on the legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the new instrument is Roland’s first in 40 years with “true analogue voices” Roland has unveiled its new flagship drum machine, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, the latest instrument to land in the “famous TR lineage”. The “groundbreaking” new drum machine is said to build on the [...]
yamwho.jpg All proceeds will go toward Andy’s family following his “sudden and unexpected” passing in March A memorial event is set to go ahead this month for Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?, who passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” in March. Dance For Yamz celebrates the life and legacy of the Midnight Riot co-founder, with funds raised from tickets to [...]