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Boiler Room bought by company linked to US Defence contractor

Superstruct Entertainment, owned by KKR Investments, has promised that Boiler Room will "retain its identity".

The Nowhere Festival announces postponement of its inaugural event

The festival, set to take place only a few weeks from now on Eora/Sydney's Cockatoo Island, has blamed ticket trends & emergency service availability for the postponement.

Marlon Hoffstadt pauses set at Wildlands Festival to urge fans to “drink water” and “chill a fucking bit”

The artist has since said that people should educate themselves on drug safety after seeing “so many” fans passing out at Aussies festivals.

TikTok confirms that it will shut down in the US by January 19 if ban is upheld

The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the ByteDance-owned app's appeal against the ban later today.

South African house singer Winnie Khumalo has died aged 51

The vocalist and actress passed away after a short illness, her family confirmed.

NSW launches ‘Neon Marketplace’, a platform dedicated to nightlife professionals

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cashed out almost $100m in company stock last month

It comes after complaints that Spotify “deprives” artists of royalties.

Ibiza to issue £2,500 fines to tourists breaking new alcohol rules in San Antonio

Updated penalties on alcohol sales and consumption will hit the White Isle in 2025

Diplo reaches resolution in stalking and revenge porn lawsuit

Shelly Auguste first filed for a restraining order against the American DJ in November 2020, while the US artist had responded with a separate restraining order in 2021.

Glastonbury Festival’s profits more than doubled in 2024 to £5.9 million

The festival responded to criticism last week, saying it donates millions to charity.

Experimental electronic producer Dax Pierson has died, aged 54

The multi-instrumentalist co-founded experimental hip hop groups Subtle and 13 & God.

Fundraiser launched for drum'n'bass MC Ben Verse following cancer diagnosis

Ben has suffered a series of health issues over the past six months, his family said.

Legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo has died

The Argentinian DJ, full name Alfredo Fiorito, is regarded among the most influential in dance music history

Albanian authorities bust smuggling efforts involving "cannabis cup noodles" & fake football grass

The drugs were brought into the country from the U.S. & Thailand—by mail, no less.

NSW announces it will introduce pill testing trial from 2025

The decision comes as a result of the state's drug summit which has just concluded.

SYS Sister Sounds releases all Asian Female/NB compilation

The release, featuring producers from Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia and many more, will donate all its profits to PARA Foundation.

“Producers deserve to get paid for their work”: Music data service KUVO powered by DJ Monitor gets industry backing

The tech means DJs don't need to manually submit set lists for royalties to be paid to producers, and there is also no cost for venues to participate.

Aphex Twin releases surprise 38-track compilation ‘Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023)’

Released via Warp, the compilation combines the one-off vinyl releases sold at the IDM legend’s recent live shows.

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Ushuaïa Ibiza’s ANTS party to head on winter tour next month

ANTS On Tour will make stops in Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and Bali through early 2025.

Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in amended lawsuit

The incident allegedly took place at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, with Jay-Z denying the allegations on social media, describing it as a “blackmail attempt”.