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DJ Mag revealed its annual Top 100 DJs poll results live from [UNVRS] in Ibiza, one of electronic music's most-watched industry rankings. The countdown draws global attention from fans, promoters and venues tracking who's shaping the touring and nightlife landscape.
A protest party has been organised in Birmingham to oppose a proposed railway expansion that threatens Digbeth's nightlife hub. Venues at risk include XOYO Birmingham, Mama Roux's and Club Colette, key spaces for the city's club scene.
Designer Christy Cham hosted a takeover at a Sunset Strip venue, drawing a cross-industry crowd including model Jasmine Tookes, musician Kaytranada, influencer Alix Earle and singer Omar Apollo. The event underscores how fashion, music and influencer circles continue to converge at high-profile nightlife activations.
A new study claims that club promoter tactics in Ibiza are hurting small local businesses on the island. The findings come on the heels of reports that Ibiza's venues pulled in roughly €160 million in ticket sales last year.
Matilda Djerf, the Scandinavian influencer and founder of Djerf Avenue, has opened her brand's first permanent retail location in downtown New York. The move marks a major step from digital-first influencer brand to physical retail presence in a key U.S. market.
French fashion brand Sézane has opened its third New York City location, this time on Madison Avenue, joining existing stores in NoLIta and Brooklyn. The move signals continued US retail expansion for the Paris-based label.
Drum & bass pioneer Roni Size and his band will play nine UK shows in June 2027, marking three decades since the release of his landmark album 'New Forms'. The tour gives promoters and venues an early marker for a major anniversary run in the electronic music calendar.
Lost, the secretive London club night and venue, is signaling a return after vacating its former home in a disused Central London cinema earlier this year. The teased format points to round-the-clock programming, a notable move for the city's nightlife scene.
Carly Rae Jepsen has announced a 26-city North American tour in support of her upcoming eighth studio album. The run marks a major touring push and a fresh opportunity for venues and promoters across the continent.
London's iconic LGBTQ+ venue Heaven has been granted protected status, shielding it from redevelopment pressures. The decision secures the club's future as a cultural and community cornerstone for years to come.
Amnesia Ibiza has announced the lineup for its 2026 closing party, a 20-hour marathon event. Joseph Capriati, Groove Armada, and Deborah De Luca headline the bill, cementing the venue's status as a season-ending institution.
Metallica launches a sold-out 24-show run at the Las Vegas Sphere this week, putting the innovative venue back in the spotlight. The band will follow up with a North American stadium run as part of the M72 tour next spring.
A newly released book documents three and a half decades of worldwide club culture, featuring appearances from Daft Punk and The Chemical Brothers. The release offers a historical lens on the nightlife and dance music scenes that continue to shape venues and promoters today.
New South Wales has enacted landmark legislation protecting live music venues, events and festivals from closure pressures. The bill is being described as a world-first safeguard for the state's nightlife and live entertainment infrastructure.
Amsterdam duo ANOTR's complete set from their two-night run at London's Alexandra Palace is now available to watch. The performance highlights the venue's growing pull for major electronic acts.
New legislation requires California nightclubs to supply fentanyl test strips and drink lids while training staff in overdose response. The law responds to a rise in fentanyl-linked deaths and will directly reshape venue operations and safety protocols statewide.
John Mayer is set to return to the Sphere in 2027 for a special residency featuring three distinct sets: a solo performance, a full-band show, and a set with his blues-rock trio. The announcement signals another major touring artist committing to the venue's immersive format.
New York denim brand Still Here has opened its first location outside the city, landing on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The move marks a significant expansion for the brand into the West Coast retail market.
Liverpool Council has revoked the licence of LGBTQIA+ venue GBar following a violent clash between two groups of men last weekend that left three people stabbed. The closure marks a significant loss for the city's nightlife scene and raises fresh questions around venue safety and security protocols.
A two-part live recording of Jeff Mills' March performance at New York's Knockdown Center is now streaming on Apple Music. The mix captures the techno pioneer's set at the venue, giving fans a chance to relive the night.
RIAA data shows Latin music generated over $542.2 million in the first half of 2026, growing faster than the overall U.S. music market. The continued surge signals fresh opportunity for artists, labels, and promoters plugged into the Latin music scene.
Techno DJ Charlotte de Witte has released 'The Resistance,' a four-track EP on her own KNTXT label, with every dollar of proceeds directed to a nightlife advocacy foundation. The move puts industry support squarely behind the venues and events sustaining electronic music culture.
Music Venue Trust and webzine Drowned In Sound are teaming up to launch SHOWNOTES, a new print publication celebrating the UK's live music venue scene. The project aims to shine a light on grassroots venues that form the backbone of live music culture.
HEYDUDE hosted a pop-up hybrid co-working space at 180 The Strand to launch its newest collection, blending retail with lifestyle activation. The campaign targets an always-moving audience, pairing product with an experiential venue tie-in.
Hilary Duff is taking her latest album on the road with a worldwide tour. The run gives promoters and venues a fresh touring act to track as ticket demand builds.
Hilary Duff has announced expanded North American tour dates for 2027, with Dashboard Confessional and Tegan and Sara set to open select U.S. shows. The Lucky Me Tour marks a major touring push that could offer venues and promoters fresh booking opportunities across the continent.
Apple Music is launching a new 600-capacity venue, Apple Music Hall, inside London's Battersea Power Station this autumn. The space is set to open within the coming weeks, adding a major new stage to the city's live music circuit.
Apple has opened a new live music venue in south London with a 600-person capacity, blending a historic space with studio-grade audio and video recording equipment. The site also includes an on-site radio station, positioning it as a hub for live music in the digital era.
Ginseng Museum and 3rd Spaces teamed up to transform a Chinatown dim sum restaurant into a rave venue last weekend. Sets from Kuru, Helen Sun and Takuya Nakamura brought New York's club kid scene into an unexpected setting.
The Frankie Shop has opened its first Milan flagship as founder Gaëlle Drevet pursues a plan to double the brand's revenues by 2027. The store marks a key step in the label's broader international growth strategy.
