Deorro bringing ‘Put it in Park’ drive-in concert series to Bay Area

by: David Klemow Nov 5, 2020 The US dance scene has found a workable holdover until COVID-19 is under control and live events can come back with the emerging trend of drive-in concerts. Kaskade, deadmau5, REZZ, and others have put on socially distanced drive-in performances in recent weeks, and among those ranks is Deorro with …

Pretty Lights unexpectedly takes the virtual stage at Break Science concert [Watch]

by: Rachel Narozniak Nov 4, 2020 During a short stint at a Break Science concert in South Carolina the weekend of October 30, the ever-elusive Pretty Lights was slightly less illusory. As the Break Science set wound to a close, the producer, known offstage as Derek Smith, could be seen on the LED screen, streaming …

Germany’s COVID-19 Concert Study Finds Safe Events Are Possible Under Very Strict Guidelines

The results from Germany’s coronavirus (COVID-19) concert study, RESTART-19, are in. The good news: safe shows are theoretically possible during the pandemic under strictly enforced guidelines. The bad news: safe conditions for concert goers are extremely difficult to replicate in real-life scenarios. A couple of months ago, the University Medical Center of Halle (Saale) held an experimental …

Dua Lipa announces virtual concert experience, ‘Studio 2054’

by: Rugby Scruggs Nov 3, 2020 On October 28, as many were preparing their elaborate costumes for Halloween 2020, Dua Lipa was taking to IGTV to announce an upcoming livestream experience. On November 27, Lipa fans will have an opportunity to tune into “Studio 2054,” an evening of lavish production led by the UK favorite’s …

Ty Dolla $ign Hosts Tiny Desk Concert Accompanied by Skrillex [Video]

Ty Dolla $ign dropped his massive, third studio album Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Now, is the latest artist to host NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. Along with his band of frequent collaborators, Ty Dolla $ign also enlisted Skrillex in the jam session. Unlike previous Tiny Desk Concerts where the hosting band/artist performs at a desk in …

Relentless Beats announces series of socially distanced ‘concert pod’ experiences for Halloween weekend

by: Natalie Pereira Oct 26, 2020 Amid the ever-changing challenges that COVID-19 presents, Arizona-based promoter Relentless Beats has stayed one step ahead. While it may be a change from the packed club shows and massive festivals that Relentless Beats has hosted over the years, its latest venture—throwing socially distanced, in-person events—represents its commitment to changing …

Subtronics to Rattle Arizona With Back-to-Back Pod Concert Shows

Socially distant pod concert series continue at Arizona’s Rawhide Events Center with back-to-back shows from Subtronics on deck. It is the fifth pod concert series being thrown by Relentless Beats, who have brought out fellow bass music heavyweights Kayzo, NGHTMRE, and more in recent months. The outdoor venue maintains CDC guidelines by dividing groups into distinct sections, …

Audius to Celebrate Mainnet Launch With Livestreamed deadmau5 Concert

Audius mainnet is going live to the sounds of deadmau5 and RAC. The Audius platform is officially counting down the end of the old music industry and rise of something new with the platform’s mainnet launch announcement. Audius is a blockchain-based streaming startup that is peer-to-peer, which allows artists to be paid royalties instantly through …

Chainsmokers Concert Organizers Fined $20K For Violating Safe Social Distancing Guidelines

Back in July, The Chainsmokers played a charity show in the Hamptons in New York, raising $152,000. “To some, $152,000 is very un-Hamptons-esque. This, after all, is where a beachfront estate originally built for the Ford family was recently listed for $145 million,” wrote Bloomberg about the event. However, the show also raised concerns about social distancing …

Cuomo fines promoters behind The Chainsmokers’ Southampton concert $20,000 for COVID-19 violations

by: Chris Stack Oct 15, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on October 14 that the promoters behind The Chainsmokers concert held in Southampton, In the Know Experiences and Invisible Noise Productions, will face a $20,000 fine for violating public health law. The large, non-essential gathering, held on July 25, was not only in …