Sky Arts to air new TV series celebrating grassroots venues

A music documentary series featuring live performances by Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Sleaford Mods and more to celebrate grassroots venues is coming to Sky Arts. CC-Lab has been commissioned to produce The Live Revival, which will focus on grassroots UK venues that have been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The three-part series airs on May …

Elements Music & Arts Festival adds GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, and more to 73-artist 2021 lineup – Dancing Astronaut Elements Music & Arts Festival add GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, and more to 73-artist lineup

by: Farrell Sweeney Mar 29, 2021 Elements Music & Arts Festival will convene 73 artists during Labor Day Weekend 2021 (Sep 3 – Sep 6) with what appears to be the most diverse and expansive lineup in festival history to date. Notably, Elements organizers rebooked most of the artists included on the event’s 2020 lineup …

GRiZ, Ganja White Night, More to Perform At Elements Music & Arts Festival 2021

The organizers of Elements Music & Arts Festival have announced the final lineup of artists for its Labor Day Weekend celebration. After postponing its 2020 event to Memorial Day Weekend, the festival ultimately announced a move to its traditional Labor Day Weekend to ensure health and safety protocols are upheld and most of the headliners are …

New York to Reopen Arts & Entertainment Venues at 33% Capacity Next Month

New York is preparing to reopen arts and entertainment venues beginning April 2. Next month, venues will be able to welcome back attendees at 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors. With testing, up to 150 people indoors and up to 500 people outdoors. Social distancing and face masks …

Elements Music & Arts Festival reveal 2021 lineup: Diplo, Chris Lake, Claude VonStroke, and more

by: Farrell Sweeney Feb 8, 2021 Elements Music & Arts Festival have released the lineup for their 2021 iteration with artists such as Diplo, Chris Lake, Bonobo, Ganja White Night, and Claude VonStroke among other acts set to perform at the three-day music, arts, and camping event. Other artists included will be CloZee, Rusko, Bob …

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Officially Canceled for Spring 2021

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is officially canceled. Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser just signed an order sealing the fate of Coachella and Stagecoach for Spring 2021. The decision was made due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Kaiser relayed the message via tweet and added, “We look forward to when …

Donald Trump reportedly awarded Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs with the National Medal of the Arts during his impeachment

Donald Trump reportedly awarded the National Medal of the Arts to both Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs while his impeachment hearing in the US House of Representatives was taking place yesterday (January 13). Trump became the first US President to be impeached twice after he was charged with “incitement of insurrection” over last week’s deadly …

Skunk Anansie’s Skin named as Leeds Arts University’s first Chancellor

Leeds Arts University have named Skunk Anansie‘s Skin as their first-ever Chancellor. The singer, activist, DJ and actress will serve in the ceremonial role as the head of the university, during which she will play “an important ambassadorial role: one who students and staff can look to for inspiration and who can speak on behalf …

Arts Council England Awarding Financial Grants to DJs, Sound Engineers, More

Performing artists and creators—including DJs, sound engineers, and lighting technicians—can now apply for grants from Arts Council England. The Developing Your Creative Practice fund (DYCP) is open to new applicants seeking relief in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the grants is to assist “cultural and creative practitioners” financially by covering expenses …