Beatport will host 24-hour music marathon on Twitch with leading DJs from around the world to raise funds for those most in need.

Beginning on Friday, March 27th at 8pm GMT, Beatport will broadcast a live, 24-hour global DJ marathon in partnership with Twitch. 24 artists including Carl Cox, Bonobo, Nina Kraviz, Griz, RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ set), A-Trak, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing and Nora En Pure, will be performing from their homes or studios around the globe. This streaming event will provide a platform to unite our global community during these unprecedented times, while also supporting charities to help those most in need.

“Over the past few weeks, we have seen so much of humanity come together as one to battle the escalation of the Covid-19 virus in an effort to protect the most vulnerable. With so many of us sheltered in our homes, wanting to stay connected to the people and music that plays such a positive role in our lives, Beatport and the passionate DJ community we work with on a daily basis feel compelled to deliver a unique music experience directly into homes across the world”, commented Beatport’s CEO, Robb McDaniels.

During the live stream on Twitch, viewers can make donations, with the money going directly to benefit  COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO looking after frontline health concerns.

Beatport will also be working with key industry partners to give away gear and merchandise to randomly selected donors during the live event.

Lastly, Beatport will be providing track IDs as songs are played on Twitch so fans can purchase any of the music they hear and support the independent artist and label community directly.

For over 16 years, Beatport has stood at the center of the electronic music community, uniting both music creators and performers. At the core of our brand, we believe in the eternal power of music to unite the world even in difficult times. This event is designed to bring our global family together to celebrate the performances with generations of electronic music lovers.

Full Line Up (A-Z)*

A-Trak

Agoria

ANNA

Axel Boman

Blond:ish

Bonobo

Carl Cox

Chris Liebing

Destructo

Duke Dumont

Eats Everything

Griz

La Fleur

Nastia

Nicole Moudaber

Nina Kraviz

 Nora En Pure

RÜFÜS DU SOL

Sebastien Leger

Themba

Todd Terry

Tokimonsta

UMEK

Wax Motif

Waze & Odyseey and Gorgon City

#globalreconnect www.beatport.com

www.associationforelectronicmusic.org *Subject to change due to technical reasons and new artists being announced

Location: STOOR
Date: 21 March 2020
Time: 18.30 till 02.00 CET
Link: www.stoor.net/stayhomesoundsystem

STOOR lab upgraded with remote controlled streaming studio to share the love of electronic music while implementing social distancing measures.

Last week as events all over the world got cancelled, several Dutch Techno artists joined forces to share the love of music during lockdown. In Rotterdam the former fallout shelter which accommodates Speedy J his STOOR lab and the studios of David Vunk, Stranger and Noneoftheabove was converted into an ad hoc streaming studio. Stay Home Soundsystem was launched and within a day reached thousands of grounded music lovers globally with their first 9 hour broadcast.

This Saturday Part 2 will take place under strictly controlled circumstances, ensuring the safety and health of all participants.

Even though entertainment isn’t a vital necessity of life, we’ll try our best to provide a bit of comfort to everyone in lockdown. Stay safe and party in your pyjamas.

Artists
Animistic Beliefs, mad miran, Noneoftheabove, Robin Kampschoer, Serge, Speedy J, Stranger.

The video production will be in the hands of Karl Klomp, a media artist working as a video designer in theatre, opera and live events. Michiel Gardner, known for his work at Boiler Room TV, Operator and Red Light Radio will be taking care of the streaming technology. Both will be remote controlling their gear from the safety of their home. Artwork has been created by Enchilada’s Jan Willem van den Ban.

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The stream will also be shared by a multitude of industry partners such as magazines, radio stations, record labels, booking and PR agencies, promoters and clubs.

All money raised will be allocated to causes for the people and areas most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak such as the International Red Cross (Various Countries) and the Coronavirus Relief Fund, plus eventually other local Coronavirus fundraising projects.

This ambitious initiative was born after a recent video post, on the channel, of Italian’s showing real resilience/character in the face of adversity by singing and dancing from their balconies (see here) resonated with the world and went viral receiving more than 55M+ unique views, 464K+ shares, 330K reactions, 68K+ comments in just 2 days.

Mr. Afterparty says: “Some of our team are Italian natives and after having experienced what our families and friends are currently going through due to this unprecedented coronavirus outbreak has deeply saddened our hearts. Following the overwhelming heart-warming feedback we have received from our recent video post, we have felt the need to act in the best way we can by utilising all our means, efforts and commitment to give back to our communities. The 24hr streaming session is a big commitment and our whole team has been dedicated non stop to making this happen.”

All donations are greatly appreciated and payments will be clearly documented with updates sent to all donors.

To donate please visit:

To watch the stream please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/MrAfterParty

With everyone having to stay home for the sake of the health of humanity, Audio Obscura decided to step in to raise money for the WHO and its partners. They are partnering with A’DAM Toren who made sure the beautiful The Loft could be the scene for the special livestream series called “Audio Obscura Sunset – Charity”. By doing this they also give back to the visitors around the world who are faced with canceled shows everywhere. The best part: while enjoying the breathtaking livestream, they can actually contribute to the response to the pandemic that is caused by COVID-19.

The STMPD RCRDS family have decided to rally together to offer fans something really special during these difficult times. To spread acts of musical kindness around the world right now, they have decided to stage an online STMPD RCRDS Festival on Saturday March 28th, bringing you DJ sets from your favourite STMPD RCRDS artists and friends.

But this isn’t just any old live stream. This will be a 24-hour live stream, rolling constantly into peoples homes to keep them entertained whenever they tune in. The incredible array of artists include; Blinders, CMC$, Seth Hills, TV Noise, Florian Picasso, Silque and Justin Mylo amongst many other STMPD RCRDS’ artists. The livestream will be available to view on YouTube and Twitch. Expect great music, surprises and a lot of fun. It’s part of the label’s commitment to keeping people entertained through this hard period across the world and they hope people feel the love and positivity flowing into their homes. Be sure to tune in Saturday March 28th and don’t miss out on STMPD RCRDS Festival livestream!

The STMPD RCRDS family have decided to rally together to offer fans something really special during these difficult times. To spread acts of musical kindness around the world right now, they have decided to stage an online STMPD RCRDS Festival on Saturday March 28th, bringing you DJ sets from your favourite STMPD RCRDS artists and friends. WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON TWITCH

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Bootleg Rascal and their team are sad to announce the postponement of their upcoming East Coast tour, and performances at A Day on the Lawn and Big Pineapple Music Festival, due to recent developments around the COVID-19 pandemic.

The duo will reschedule their East Coast capital city shows to mid-late September 2020, while Big Pineapple Music Festival will be moved to Saturday 21 November.

While the band is forced off the road, front man Carlos Lara and guitarist Jimmy Young will head back into the studio, to work on their new forthcoming staggered EP titled ‘Collaborations of Very Isolated Delinquents “19’ – inspired by current events and premonitions experienced by Lara in late-2019.

The first single ‘We Independent’ is set for release on Friday May 22.

Lara explains the motivation behind the project:

“While we can’t tour, Jim and myself thought it could be cool to set ourselves a challenge of dropping a new track each month and tie it all into a conceptual EP. The record is set to be heavily influenced by what’s currently happening in the world and some wild dreams I had towards the end of 2019, where the world had been consumed by biological warfare”.

On Bootleg Rascal’s rescheduled East Coast capital city tour, opening support act SCABZ will remain on all new dates, while main support Shag Rock can sadly no longer move forward on the tour. Bootleg Rascal will announce a replacement for Shag Rock in the coming weeks.

All purchased tickets are valid for the rescheduled dates; however, if punters cannot make it along, information around processing refunds will be made available from each respective ticket selling company.

All tickets purchased for Big Pineapple Music Festival are valid for the new date, however refunds are also available for those who cannot attend. Ticket holders will be able to apply for a refund through Moshtix.

A Day on the Lawn have yet to advise a replacement date, but for now, all ticket holders will receive a refund from Oztix.

‘We Independent’ is available worldwide on Friday May 22

 BOOTLEG RASCAL

RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES
Tickets on-sale now via www.bootlegrascal.com

FRI 18 SEP | HOWLER, MELBOURNE VIC
w/ SCABZ
FRI 25 SEP | MARRICKVILLE BOWLS CLUB, SYDNEY NSW
w/ SCABZ
SAT 26 SEP | WOOLLY MAMMOTH, BRISBANE QLD
w/ SCABZ
SAT 21 NOV | BIG PINEAPPLE MUSIC FESTIVAL, SUNSHINE COAST QLD
w/ Hilltop Hoods and DUNE RATS

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC

https://thetotehotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/90809df5-c9a6-4645-8042-afa212c218b1

THURS NOV 5 – CROWBAR, SYDNEY w/ feedtime
https://crowbarsyd.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/5ffd564f-4012-4e69-bd9f-f9df225e6586

also playing @ BOOGIE, TALLAROOK, VIC
(Oct 30,31, Nov 1)
http://www.boogie.net.au/

JUST ENDLESS BOOGIE (NO HOWLIN’ RAIN)

FRI NOV 6 – BLACK BEAR LODGE, BRISBANE
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/endless-boogie-usa-tickets-98147900011

SAT NOV 7 – ELTHAM HOTEL, NORTHERN NSW
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/bd2914b2-f484-4746-9440-d42825739ade?utm_source=Oztix&utm_medium=Website&utm_content=EventGuide

Photo credit: The Sauce / Tyler Bell

Ocean Alley have announced their 2020 national tour dates have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all shows rescheduled for February and March 2021.

Originally due to take place from May 1 to June 5 this year, it wasn’t possible to proceed with the tour amid public health concerns and the Federal Government’s ban of mass gatherings indefinitely.

Now kicking off with two hometown shows at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on February 6 and 7, the tour will then make its way through Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and finish at Melbourne Arena on March 24. Perth’s Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and Dulcie will both remain on the tour for all dates as support. By the time these dates come around, it will mark almost three years since Ocean Alley’s last capital city headline run.

The band released a statement on social media, sharing “The reschedule is due to the COVID-19 situation that has developed at home and abroad, and is in line with the restrictions and recommendations put in place by the Australian Government to keep people safe… Thanks for your patience and understanding through what is a difficult time for the wider entertainment industry and everyone around the world. We look forward to finally seeing you again on the road around Australia.”

All tickets that have already been purchased will be valid across the new show dates. Any ticket-holders who are unable to attend the rescheduled dates can safely and securely re-sell their tickets via the Tixel marketplace or obtain a full refund from the point of purchase.

If you or someone you know works in music and needs someone to talk to, or you’d like to donate to the services supporting artists and their teams, reach out to:

Support Act – 1800 959 500 | supportact.org.au
Lifeline – 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
One Eighty – 02 8322 4822 | oneeighty.org.au

Festival Director Peter Noble OAM declares Bluesfest 2021 is on!

 “We will find a way to continue and present in 2021. I am a veteran; having been in this incredible industry since the 60s I have never experienced such a dire situation. As a premier event we need to present another Bluesfest not only for ourselves but also for the entire entertainment industry to see that there will be a brighter day, and that as an industry we will come back from this. We are humbled by the incredible response we have received by the outpouring of love from our ticket-holders, music industry and importantly from our local community.

We are in discussions with all the agents representing the artists who were due to play this Easter on what has been our greatest bill ever. Whilst we currently don’t know ‘who’ all our headliners will be in 2021, we have received feedback from over 30 artists off this year’s bill confirming they are ready to reschedule for 2021. Their level of support and goodwill is inspiring and I foresee a great event to come.

2021 will be the year for everyone who cares about the arts, music and the entire entertainment industry that we all love, to come out and show their support for each other. We call on our industry, the musicians, the agents and the managers to get in touch with us and help us show the solidarity of strength that we have as a combined force. We are all in this together, and together we will go on and get through these troubled times. Since the ban was announced last Sunday we have gone from having a deep case of the blues to presenting the blues for you again in 2021. This much we know.

Time is a healer and one day this will be behind us. It has not been easy and we are still in what is a lengthy process working out the details. Representatives from our insurance companies have advised that our claim is being processed and ticket refunds or the option to roll over to Bluesfest 2021 will be available soon. We will constantly keep our patrons updated in this area and thank them all again for the patience they have shown.

In the meantime we wish you all good health and to remain strong and positive in these very trying times. See you at Bluesfest.”

 Bluesfest 2021 will be held from 1 – 5 April 2021.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28TH 12PM-10PM

FULL LINEUP:

Theo Parrish, Sister Nancy, Mella Dee, Anastasia Kristensen, C.FRIM, Cassettes For Kids, Lord Echo (LIVE), JESSB, Mwanjeè, Pink Matter, SK Simeon, Sophie McAlister, Wax’o Paradiso

After being postponed due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, Untitled Group, Crown Ruler, Moon Dog Craft Brewery & PBS 106.7FM announce that Duke Street Block Party 2020 has been rescheduled to take place on the 28th of November.

Almost all artists have been confirmed for the new date, including Detroit icon Theo Parrish, Mella Dee for his first tour of Australia, Dancehall pioneer and vocalist Sister Nancy, Russian selector Anastasia Kristensen, & more. Mildlife will unfortunately not be able to play the new date due to previous commitments, a replacement will be announced in the coming weeks.

For ticket purchasers, their ticket will remain valid for the new date. Those who cannot attend the new date will be able to secure a refund via Untitled Group.

The 2020 edition will see an expansion of the event to run along Bond Street and Southhampton Crescent as well as Duke Street, meaning more room for punters to dance, move & dive into the high energy block party all-rounder.

As well as showcasing live acts and DJs from around the globe, punters can explore the nooks and crannies of Duke Street. Local legends Hub Furniture are dedicating trade to the event with tucked away delights to discover, such as a unique wine bar experience.

The exceptional Moondog Brewery will be operating on the day and serving their local craft beers as well as hosting their very own selectors stage. Food will be provided by some iconic Melbourne institutions such as Good Gnocchi, Nhu Lan Bakery, Moondog OG Pizza, Real Jerk Chicken & more.

Theo Parrish

Theo Parrish was born in Washington D.C. in 1972 and raised in Chicago, where his passion for music developed. MIles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Nina Simone, George Gershwin, Bob Marley, as well as his uncle, jazz musician Dexter Sims, all had strong influences on Theo’s early musical life.

He began spinning and producing tracks in 1986, at the age of thirteen. In 1994, Theo Parrish moved to Michigan where he became heavily involved in Detroit’s underground music scene. Producing music and delivering his unique and dynamic sets in venues throughout Detroit and surrounding areas, as well as abroad he has gained the attention and respect of dj’s, producers, listeners and dancers worldwide.

Sister Nancy

Sister Nancy, aka Muma Nancy, real name Ophlin Russell-Myers, (born Ophlin Russell, 2 January 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall pioneer and vocalist. She is known to the world as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a “dominating female voice for over two decades” on the dancehall scene. One of her most famous songs is “Bam Bam”, labeled as a “well-known reggae anthem” by BBC and a “classic” by The Observer.

Mella Dee

Following the breakthrough success of ’Techno Disco Tool’; reaching number 1 in BBC Radio 1’s Dance Music chart, in addition to his Warehouse Music imprint winning the ‘Best Breakthrough Label’ award at the DJ Mag awards, Mella Dee is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after names in dance music. More recently, he was named one of Mixmag’s ‘Stars of the year’ for 2018 and also put out his debut Essential Mix for the legendary BBC Radio 1 series.

Anastasia Kristensen

Always the adventurer, the Copenhagen-via-Moscow producer has been at it for a while — finding inspirations from the likes of ballet to effusively digging for records to satisfy her curiosity. With her track “Spring Ballade” released on Nous Disques in 2016 and previous work with BLD and Monasterio, she only sought to move forward and carve out a path that would only broaden the scope for her reach as time goes on. It begins with her DJ sets – Kristensen starts with tone as the foundation; she weaves a web that incorporates barreling breaks, blistering techno and buoyant electro in scintillating fashion. With featured mixes on Mixmag and Red Bull, Anastasia is determined to take even bigger chances and leap farther into the sonic spectrum of underground music – by never staying in one lane.

Lock it down for Saturday November 28th from 12pm-10pm and head over to the facebook page for full line up and more information: https://www.facebook.com/dukestreetblockparty/

Get connected:

https://www.facebook.com/untitledgroupau/

Untitled Group are the group behind Beyond The Valley and Pitch Music & Arts Festival, the collective also represents boutique event brands Ability Fest, Grapevine Gathering and Melbourne electronic hub XE54.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/crownrulers/

Between acts like soul-jazz icon Roy Ayers, Detroit house godfather Theo Parrish, and Chicago dance luminary Larry Heard, the Crown Ruler name has become synonymous with soulful underground music.

Tickets on sale now:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/duke-street-block-party-2020-tickets-94081834299