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Ambassador Award 2023 - KUJU Studio from Kosovo for the "Best Art Production of the Year"

DOCUMENTARY: Above Ground Level – about the success of Dubfire (Deep Dish)

Documentary about the shocking story of Dubfire as an immigrant and today a world-famous DJ and producer. Ali Shirazinia, born in Iran, would be a completely unknown person in the world of electronic music today, if he had not decided to grit his teeth and overcome every challenge that came his way to success. From fleeing his homeland of Iran to becoming an American citizen, Dubfire begins with a story from his young days at the age of 7 to growing up in the world of electronic music. As one half of the Grammy-winning duo "Deep Dish" , Iranian-American Ali Shirazinia (aka 'Dubfire') has established himself as one of the world's most successful DJs and producers. But the road to success was not easy.  Featuring honest interviews with family, childhood friends, industry peers, and fellow artists, this documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the dance music world. It's an inspirational story, illustrating the realization of one's passion, pursuit of

Croatia: Seventh Edition of the Ambasador of Electronic Music Awards Set to Honor 2023 Achievements

Mark your calendars for November 30th as the seventh edition of the Ambassador of Electronic Music Awards is just around the corner ;) This event celebrates outstanding achievements in electronic music throughout 2023. and in collaboration with the Club Culture Association, the event will be held at the iconic Boogaloo Club in Zagreb, Croatia. All members of the electronic music scene will have the opportunity to submit their projects, following guidelines set to be released on October 2nd. This process will greatly aid our organizers in evaluating the projects vying for nominations.  Simultaneously, the expert jury will begin reviewing project proposals, programs, and performers, kicking off on the same date.  Nominations Revealed on October 24th!  As per tradition, the Ambasador Team closely monitors the progress of the regional scene. This leads to the introduction of new audiences and professional categories, recognizing quality projects, programs, and performers, while also i

Apgrade Festival Returns with Techno artists: Richie Hawtin and Marcel Dettmann

Belgrade's beloved electronic music extravaganza, Apgrade Festival, is back in the iconic industrial complex by the Danube, marking the grand finale of the summer clubbing season. Building on last year's success with Solomun and Sven Vath, this year's event on September 15th and 16th promises an unmissable lineup representing the diverse landscape of global techno. Headlining the event are two techno titans: Richie Hawtin, an innovator known for pushing the boundaries of electronic music, and Marcel Dettmann, a Berlin stalwart who has left an indelible mark on the city's club scene. Sama' Abdulhadi, the trailblazing Palestinian techno artist, will bring her intense, full-bodied sound to the stage. Meanwhile, Dr. Rubinstein, with her infectious energy and impeccable music selection, will deliver an electrifying b2b set with Tijana T, a renowned DJ and fixture of the international music scene. The festival doesn't stop there; it dives deeper into the techno spect

Watch a documentary about the origin and popularization of house music

This two-part documentary brings exclusive interviews with key figures from the scene, such as Nile Rodgers, Marshall Jefferson, Honey Dijon, and many others. British television Channel 4 presents a two-part documentary series called "I Was There When House Took Over the World," which chronologically traces the origins and development of house music.  The documentary series follows how the death of disco led to the creation of the iconic sound of electronic and dance music.  The documentary series is divided into two parts - "House Was Born," which focuses on the social and cultural environment, as well as the historical context that influenced the genre's development, and "House Went Global," which tells the story of how house music conquered the charts and dancefloors worldwide. The documentary series features archival footage, visits to iconic locations in Chicago , and interviews with key figures from the scene who were active in the past and to

EXIT’s electronic music lineup rounded off: From The Prodigy and Skrillex to Eric Prydz and Indira Paganotto

 The global myth surrounding EXIT festival was largely built around the extremely careful selection of the electronic music program, thanks to which many epic acts performed at Petrovaradin Fortress. This year’s entire electronic music program has just been presented, with which EXIT has decided to encapsulate the previous two decades and provide visitors with the genre’s most diverse sound, unique live performances, an appreciation of female creativity, premiere performances, as well as a combination of legends, the hottest international artists, and up-and-coming talent. The lineups of the stages dedicated to the highest-quality techno, house, tech-house, drum’n’bass, and trance sound , including Urban Bug, X-bass, IQOS Together X. House, Gaia Trance, and AS FM, have also been revealed. From July 6 to 9, global, regional, and local performers will present the finest of electronic music on these eight stages, led by mts Dance Arena, the unofficial global temple of this sound! A celeb

Female DJs have experienced significant growth, but men still dominate the industry

The International Music Summi t recently published its annual report on the electronic music industry in May.  The rise of electronic music on various online platforms, and the industry's record-breaking value exceeding 11 billion dollars.  According to the findings, electronic music represents 39% of festivals, marking a 6% increase in bookings compared to 2021.  However, when examining the Top 100 DJs, female DJs accounted for only 15% of bookings and events, reflecting a 6% decline from 2021.  In terms of total bookings, female DJs experienced a remarkable growth of 199% in terms of the number of guests.  Although this growth is noteworthy, it still falls short when compared to male DJs, who achieved a 344% increase in bookings and hits. IMS acknowledges that securing DJ engagements is a highly competitive business, but these statistics remain concerning despite the observed growth.  IMS reveals that female DJs face pressure to maintain a visually appealing image while perfo

BLOND:ISH releases a 100% biodegradable plastic-free vinyl album

BLOND:ISH releases the most sustainable vinyl record in the world  The Canadian DJ and producer has released a fully compostable compilation album "Plastic Free Party" made from bacteria.  Developed in collaboration with sustainable collective Evolution Music and vinyl pressing factory Deepgrooves, the compilation uses PHAs, which act as bacterial plastic mimics.  The Canadian non-profit organization Bye Bye Plastics points out that traditional vinyl records are the music medium with the most intense emissions, generating 12 times more greenhouse gases than other music media.  There is no compromise when it comes to sound quality According to the press release, the board will only begin to degrade after prolonged exposure to moisture or if left unprotected in a natural environment. [source]

More than 50 thousand Italians in 6 cities protested against the -Anti-Rave- law

Ravers in Italia have chosen street parades as a way to protest and express their discontent! FOTO: SMASH Repression, Robi Fog, Niccolò Bussolati, Santano Viperillo After the announcement of the new "anti-rave" law in Italy, which comes into force at the beginning of 2023, Italian partygoers in cities across the country on the Apennine peninsula have decided to express their dissatisfaction. The new article of law 633, which should enter into force early next year, prohibits gatherings in open areas, abandoned buildings and similar locations where illegal raves could be held. Also, people suspected of organizing illegal raves, the new law enables them to be wiretapped. Organized by several French and Italian music collectives, more than 50,000 ravers in Turin, Bologna, Naples, Rome, Palermo and Florence took part in street parades. One of the prominent figures of the "anti-rave" protest is Santano Viperillo from the Naples club "Duel", says: "It is im

Ensomnia Club | This weekend's schedule

Another weekend full of el ectronic music waits for us at Ensomnia Club . 🤩🎶❤️ Ensomnia is a new club in Prishtina , in front of the Youth and Sports Center and Newborn. The young founder of Ensomnia is very much into electronic music. 😍😍🎶❤️  You can listen to: techno, house, tech house, minimal, deep house, hard techno, hard house, Psy, Progressive House, and Ambient, on the dancefloor of Ensomnia. 😍😍 Everyone can find themselves at Ensomnia. 😊 Just come to dance!  Since the opening of the club, they brought well-known artists, like: Rikhter , D.Carbone , Lorenzo Ragazini .  Ensomnia supports every local and regional artist, hosting them on their regular lineups!  Their support towards the electronic music culture in Kosovo is welcome and appreciated. 💓😊  Here's the lineup for the weekend: Suit yourself! 😊 TONIGHT, Friday, November 18 Tadi   • Matale   • Mal   • Basswell SATURDAY, November 19 Secret 47 • Noki • Blanco   Let's dance!! 🙌💜

One of the world's biggest Drum and Bass festivals is coming to Albania

After two successful editions, the Drum and Bass music festival "Hospitality on the Beach", which was previously held in Tisno, Croatia in 2018 and 2019, this year the festival will be held on the Albanian turquoise riviera for 7 days and 6 nights, from June 1 to June 7, in Dhermi, Albania. Hospitality on the Beach Dhermia is a coastal village in the Albanian Riviera, located between the cities of Saranda and Vlora. It is the most beautiful place on the entire coast and a truly hidden gem. In addition to the crystalline sea, organic food and some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, festival visitors can expect unique places for holidays, boats, various activities for body and soul, all accompanied by music by many artists of Drum & Bass. This festival has turned into a summer vacation ball for DNB genre lovers , where in 7 stages and parties with boats, they will have the opportunity to hear some of the best names in the DNB world: Shy Fx, Camo & Krooked, P M

What about daily clubbing? :)

To all clubbers, ravers, and you 👐 We are in a time of biggest  changes.  And change is  happening , and it will happen, no matter what! We change , our minds change, and it's totally normal :) We all grow! ;)  ...but .... nothing has changed in clubbing yet.... Since the beginning of the pandemic , there were live streams of DJ’s playing music from their homes, radios, and different spaces, but not clubbing.  We want clubs to be back, clubs with dancefloors and all vibrations from clubbers ! You !  What to do? Do you have any ideas?  What we have in mind is 👉 Clubbing during the day  👈 It’s similar to after-parties 😍 Underground clubs, rave during the day 😎 Is that possible? What do you think? Let's make some changes! Let's party as if the pandemic will last forever! ;)  by KS Clubbing Crew

First artists for Unum festival 2022

 The Unum Festival is a cultural and musical event in a secret and untapped corner of Europe, nestled between pine forests, lighted beaches and a mountainous landscape in the city of Shenjin, Albania. Last year, it was the first real underground party to be held after isolation due to the coronavirus, and the organizers are announcing a new edition of 2022 , which will last from Wednesday, June 1 to Monday, June 6.  The first phase includes numerous artists including Priku, Praslea, Raresh, Rhadoo, Ricardo Villalobos, Shonki, Sonia Moonear, Traumer, tINI, Cristi Cons, Died Soundorom, Fumiia Tanaka, Antheu, John Dimas, Vera ...  Immediately after the first release, Unum won the hearts of fans of electronic music. Last year, it officially launched the European festival scene as the first event to take place in a safe way since the initial coronavirus pandemic. Audiences come from all over Europe.  "The experience of Unum 2021 , in the context of the global pandemic, meant that tho

Rave The Planet Parade Promotes Techno Culture

  Exactly one year ago, Berlin’s Rave The Planet gGmbH (non-profit) was launched and is therefore celebrating its first small anniversary of existence.  Not a matter of course after a year like 2020.  Rave The Planet has already successfully received over 390,000.00 Euros in donations from over 24,000 people from all over the world. Among other goals, to realise a new parade in Berlin in the spirit of the original Love Parade. The non-profit organisation, which includes techno legend Dr. Motte, focuses on three major goals:  1. To protect, promote and develop the culture of electronic dance music in all its forms. And to develop it further. To promote its own as well as other charitable projects in the long term.  2. To classify the culture of electronic dance music as an Immaterial Cultural Heritage under the UNESCO.  3. To establish an official celebration of electronic dance music culture, with an annual event: A new parade, in the spirit of the Berlin Loveparade, based on its ori

Ministry Of Sound drop the annual 2021 mixed by Pete Tong

Since first forming back in 1991 , Ministry of Sound has become one of the most globally renowned labels in the dance music scene while also operating a club at the heart of London’s nightlife touted for its Dolby Atmos system and legendary performances.  Now, on the eve of their 30th anniversary, they’ve unveiled their latest end-of-year compilation T he Annual 2021 to keep everyone dancing to the beat . The Annual 2021 combines Ministry of Sound’s chart-topping hits from throughout the year with some of the best emerging talent to have been signed to the label . To celebrate the release, Ministry Of Sound have teamed up with dance music mainstay Pete Tong , who has recorded a mix of the album, available exclusively onApple Music.   [ source ]

Faithless releases first LP in 10 years "All Blassed"

UK Dance artists Faithless present their first studio album in ten years, ‘All Blessed’, released on BMG on 23 October.  ‘ All Blessed ’ includes the acclaimed recent single ‘ Synthesizer ’ ft Nathan Ball.  Other collaborations across the album’s twelve powerful tracks include Jazzie B, Suli Breaks, Gaika, Caleb Femi, L.S.K., and Damien Jurado.  Faithless said  “In this troubled and increasingly violent world, this album reflects what has always been the Faithless manifesto: be conscious, be caring, love yourself so you can love others and understand who you are and where you are. Never polemical but hopefully intelligent and (occasionally!) inspirational – this is music with feeling and words with meaning.”  Inspired by the music of Trevor Horn, Sparks, Jean-Michel Jarre and many a Balearic night out, ‘All Blessed’ is Faithless’s love letter to electronic music and presents them at their very best . [ source ]

The Netherlands: Festivals and mass events will not be able to take place until the vaccine is invented

According to a Dutch portal, large festivals and mass events in that country will not be able to be organized until a vaccine against coronavirus is found.  This is the latest news that comes as a result of the development of a government strategy in the fight against this covid pandemic, and the Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge addressed the public.  "We cannot specify the date of the last phase of normalization of life and the beginning of the realization of major events at the national level. They can be held only when the vaccine is ready, and at this point no one knows how long it will take."  "Hopefully very soon, but a year or so . It is some realistic assumption."  Rotterdam is Rave.  Rotterdam is Techno.  The list of measures presented by the Dutch government says that mass events are banned until September 1 for now.   Professional football is planned to continue on that date but without an audience. [ source ]

Deep Space Helsinki is back on air

We are happy to announce that our cup of techno podcast "Deep Space Helsinki"  will be back on a new platform, IDA Helsinki , from March 4th 2020 onwards. After being on hiatus for 5 months, the Finnish radio show Deep Space Helsinki, hosted by Juho Kusti and Samuli Kemppi since 2009 , is coming back on a new community radio platform, IDA Helsinki.   Their first show on the new platform will be broadcasted tomorrow on Wednesday, March 4th 2020 18:00 - 20:00 and all following new shows will be aired Wednesdays in four-week cycles.  These shows will also be uploaded afterward to their Deep Space Helsinki Soundcloud page.   You can check out more information about the show, airtimes, and programs at www.idaidaida.net and www.deepspacehelsinki.com.  Let's listen to techno <3 

Leading DJ, Martin Garrix, headlines the seventh Sea Dance Festival lineup

Martin Garrix, triple winner of the world's best DJ award will finally be arriving in Montenegro! The Dutch superstar will headline the program of the 7th Sea Dance Festival and will arrive with an audio-visual spectacle that only audiences at the world’s biggest festivals such as Tomorrowland, Coachella, EXIT, Ultra, to name a few, have had the opportunity to experience. The Montenegrin, as well as an audience from over 40 countries, will be gathered  from the 28th to the 30th of August  at the fantastic  Budva beach of Buljarica , to witness the music event of the year, in a new era that the Sea Dance Festival entered into last year, one of the biggest Mediterranean music events. Like  every year , tickets for Sea Dance Festival  you can buy at  Plur Agency ,  as well as a package with transport from  Kosovo to SDF,  accommodation which can be at SDF camp, or any hostel, or hotel you can choose from  their offer.  See ya at the SDF, 1st raw 😍

Planetary Assault System - Plantae LP [Ostrug ton]

Earlier in the year, Luke Slater offered up one of the most full-throttle and mind-altering Planetary Assault Systems releases of recent times, " Straight Shooting ". He opts for a similarly mind-altering, forthright fusion of sci-fi sounds and jacking techno rhythms on this fine double EP, which marks the British veteran's return to Ostgut Ton after a three-year break. It was apparently inspired by his experiences in Berghain and on tracks like " Red " - all looped bleeps, computerized rhythms and hazy vocal samples - and the thrusting, acid-fired tribal stomp of " Whip It Good" you can definitely hear the influence of the Berlin club space. It's there, too, in the wonky broken techno/electro fusion of " Kamani " and the feverish " Peru Drift ", which sounds like a 21st century take on Jaydee's " Plastic Dreams ". [source]