Ticketmaster Introduces ‘SmartEvent’ Solutions to Help Events Welcome Back Fans

The events industry has been decimated in the wake of COVID-19. But as particular states begin to open up and others start experimenting with socially distanced, reduced-capacity events, companies are preparing for show to return safely. Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, is introducing a series of tech tools they’re calling ‘SmartEvent’ solutions in order …

Insomniac Events Partners Up with Club Glow, Takes Over Forbidden Kingdom

Insomniac Events has acquired Club Glow in a new partnership, along with iconic Washington, D.C. venues including Echostage and Soundcheck. Much like Insomniac, Club Glow made a name for itself by throwing shows and events from the ’90s on. Club Glow president and CEO Pete Kalamoutsos now heads up 150 events per year at Echostage and Soundcheck, plus Moonrise and …

Aluna Curates All Black, POC, Female Lineup for Virtual “Rodeo Rave” Festival

Early this summer, Aluna took a stand by sharing her experiences with racism within the EDM community and the music industry at large. She later penned an open letter to initiate a shift in the field, calling for efforts to support Black artists and make the future of dance music more inclusive. The esteemed artist isn’t waiting …

RL Grime is Streaming His 2020 Halloween Mix [WATCH LIVE]

Here we go. RL Grime is livestreaming his hotly anticipated 2020 Halloween mix. Take a minute to think about what kind of trap and bass mayhem RL Grime is about to unload after many months of quarantining. You can rest assured knowing the mad scientist has cooked up some crazy potions in the lab, which he’s been itching …

Tomorrowland is Planning a New Years Eve Virtual Festival

Tomorrowland just dropped their documentary Never stop the music – The Creation of Tomorrowland 2020, which gave fans an intimate look into the making of the inaugural edition of the the brand’s “Around The World” virtual festival. However, recent reports revealed that although the organizers went above and beyond to plan the historic streaming event, the ticketed livestream …

Watch Skrillex Join Ty Dolla $ign for Scintillating “Tiny Desk” Live Performance

Fresh off the release of his third studio album, the Grammy-worthy Featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Ty Dolla $ign teamed up with NPR Music for a remarkable live set as part of their venerated “Tiny Desk” concert series. In addition to his live band, the hip-hop and R&B superstar tapped Skrillex to help out with the performance, which is nothing short of …

Defected Records to Staff New Livestream Festival Series With Nightlife Professionals Displaced by Pandemic

Standing in solidarity with the global events industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Defected Records is launching a series of livestream events featuring a roster of top dance music talent. The announcement follows in the wake of the venerated UK imprint’s successful virtual festivals, which were delivered weekly in the first half of the year. Defected’s …

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 …

Seven Lions Announces Halloween-Themed Stream With Kill The Noise, MitiS, Gem & Tauri

Spooky season is officially upon us, and Seven Lions is here with an early Halloween treat. The melodic bass maven has announced a special Halloween-themed edition of his patented “Visions” livestream series. Joining him to grace the virtual stage are Kill The Noise, MitiS, and Gem & Tauri, the latter of whom recently dropped the first-ever house …