Alex Jukes

Ministry of Sound and Von Dutch unite on capsule collection inspired by three decades of music and fashion

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Ministry of Sound and Von Dutch unite on a capsule collection drawing on the venue’s legacy in electronic music and club culture and the fashion label’s distinctive place in fashion and streetwear. Bringing together two globally influential brands of the last three decades, the collection takes inspiration from the defining aesthetics of the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. The limited edition hats will be available to buy from both the Von Dutch and Ministry of Sound websites on Friday 13th November. 

The collection features three caps, each drawing on the defining aesthetics of a different decade. The Von Dutch x MoS ’90s Trucker Cap channels the vibrant energy of the 1990s club scene with an all-over multicoloured graphic print, inspired by the kaleidoscopic visuals and bold design language of the era.

 The Von Dutch x MoS ’00s Denim Cap takes cues from the denim-led fashion of the early 2000s, with washed finishes, distressed detailing and bold styling that defined the Y2K aesthetic, reflecting denim’s influence across music, fashion and streetwear. 

Completing the collection, the Von Dutch x MoS ’10s Trucker Cap draws on the darker, more understated aesthetic of the 2010s, pairing monochromatic styling and minimal branding with statement detailing inspired by the era’s contemporary clubwear.

The Von Dutch x Ministry of Sound collection will launch with a free-to-attend party at Ministry of Sound’s Elephant and Castle home on Thursday 12 November, from 6pm to 10pm, celebrating the collaboration between the two iconic brands. The event will feature interactive art installation, ‘Pimp Your Peak’, led by artist and designer Detroit Dyer-Millier, whose previous collaborators include Snoop Dogg, Gunna, Skepta and Nicki Minaj. Guests can create their own one-of-one Von Dutch trucker hat with Dyer-Millier, while DJs Olive F, Sian Owen and Manuka Honey provide the soundtrack. Food from Dave’s Hot Chicken, drinks from Peak Moods and tooth gems by Oona Beauty will also be available on the night.

The collaboration arrives as Ministry of Sound closes out its 35th anniversary year, reflecting the club’s enduring connection to the music and culture that have shaped its identity since opening in London in 1991.

To sign up to the official launch party, visit: https://www.vondutchlovesmos.com/

Brand new recap.festival debuts along Egypt’s Red Sea with PAWSA, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati and DESIREE headlining

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recap.festival will make its debut at the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, Egypt, from 29th December 2026 to 2nd January 2027, with PAWSA, Seth Troxler and DESIREE headlining five days of beach parties and sunset sessions.

Presented by Venture Lifestyle and P+US, recap.festival’s three main days run from 30th December to 1st January, with opening and closing events on either days; 29th December and 2nd January. The announced line-up includes PAWSA, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, DESIREE, Fideles, Bedouin, RIVO, Birds of Mind, Fleur Shore, Max Styler with more to come.

The three main days, 30th December to 1st January, run from 8pm to midnight and span New Year’s Eve, with music-led events across El Gouna. Built around lagoons, marinas and beaches, the Red Sea resort town north of Hurghada has waterfront dining, beach clubs and nightlife, and is a hub for kitesurfing and sailing.

“El Gouna has everything we look for in a destination experience: the Red Sea, beautiful weather, a vibrant community, and a lifestyle that naturally brings people together. Recap is about building on that energy and creating something that goes beyond music, where the entire city becomes part of the experience.” says Rabih Mokbel, Founder of Venture Lifestyle and P+US, he continued “The timing felt right to bring this concept to life. People are looking for more than a night out; they want experiences they can travel for, connect through, and remember. RECAP brings music, culture, food, wellness, and New Year’s celebrations together in one destination, giving people a different way to close the year and welcome the next.”

Beyond the music programme, the festival will incorporate curated dining and creative activities to enrich mind, body and soul for an unmissable five-day New Year getaway. 

recap.festival takes place in El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt, from December 29th, 2026, to January 2nd, 2027. The main festival programme runs from December 30th, 2026, to January 1st, 2027.

For updates and announcements, visit the recap.festival Instagram page.

Lineup (A-Z):
Bedouin
Birds of Mind
DESIREE
Fideles
Fleur Shore
Joseph Capriati
Max Styler
PAWSA
RIVO
Seth Troxler
& more TBC

Ministry of sound heads to Koh Samui for New Year’s Eve with Honeyluv and Patrick Mason

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Ministry of Sound will see out 2026 in Koh Samui this New Year’s Eve, taking over beachfront venue Club SEEN from 8pm until 2am for a special celebration headlined by US house artist HoneyLuv and Berlin DJ and producer Patrick Mason, with Jesse P opening the night.

The event concludes Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary World Tour, which has taken the iconic British dance music brand across the world, including Dubai, Ibiza, Miami, Helsinki, Bali and more. The Koh Samui takeover brings the anniversary celebrations to a close with a line-up built for the dancefloor.

Jesse P will open the night, returning to Club SEEN after joining Ministry of Sound’s Koh Samui takeover earlier this year as part of the brand’s Thailand run, which also included dates in Phuket and Bali. He will set the tone for the evening before Cleveland-born DJ and producer HoneyLuv takes over with her signature blend of house and tech house. HoneyLuv will then join forces with Patrick Mason for a special back-to-back set running over midnight and into the first hours of 2027, before Mason takes over solo to close the night. Known for his expressive, genre-fluid approach to house and techno, Mason brings a high-impact and unpredictable style to the dancefloor, with the B2B offering a meeting of two distinctive contemporary club sounds as Ministry of Sound enters its 36th year.

Set on Chaweng Beach, Club SEEN provides the backdrop for the celebration, bringing Ministry of Sound’s dancefloor-first approach to one of Koh Samui’s best-known nightlife destinations. The retro-inspired beachfront venue is known for its day-to-night format, sunset sessions and international DJ programme.

The collaboration follows Ministry of Sound’s previous Club SEEN appearance in June, as part of its wider Thailand programme alongside a show at Illuzion Phuket. This New Year’s Eve return marks the brand’s biggest Koh Samui date to date, bringing its 35th Anniversary World Tour to a close as the clock strikes midnight and 2027 begins.

Tickets and further information are available at ministryofsound.com.

EXIT announces historic return to Serbia following student-led Election victory

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After being forced to leave its home in Serbia amid political, security and financial threats over its support for students, EXIT is returning to its iconic Petrovaradin Fortress, with a special edition planned for 2027 ahead of its full-scale comeback in 2028.

Following the historic election victory of Serbia’s student-led movement for freedom and justice, which ended more than a decade of political dominance by Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party, EXIT Festival has officially announced its return to Serbia.

Founded in 2000 as a student movement fighting for democracy and peace, EXIT grew into one of Europe’s leading music festivals and a global symbol of unity and positive social impact.

Twenty-six years later, history came full circle when EXIT publicly supported a new generation of Serbian students protesting for freedom, justice and accountability. Following intense political, security and financial pressures, the festival was unable to hold its traditional edition at Petrovaradin Fortress in 2026.

Throughout this period, EXIT remained one of the most vocal supporters of the student movement, publicly expressing its support through its own social media platforms and a range of other initiatives, despite facing severe threats and pressure, including the detention of the festival founder Dušan Kovačević’s brother this May, on the eve of one of the largest student protests in Serbia. 

“Last year, when a new student movement emerged to fight for freedom and justice, we simply had to stand with them and uphold the very values EXIT was built on, even if it meant sacrificing everything we had spent our lives building. Now, thanks to the courage and perseverance of Serbia’s students, freedom has returned to our country. And after taking EXIT’s spirit around the world, we are finally coming home!” said Dušan Kovačević, Founder and CEO of EXIT Festival.

In an emotional Instagram post, the festival shared the news with its fans, confirming that the original plan had been a full-scale return in 2028, given the 18 months of preparation required, but that the response from fans changed that. “We always said that EXIT would return when freedom returned to our country, and thanks to the courage, determination, and incredible perseverance of Serbian students, that moment has finally arrived,” the post read. “You simply can’t wait that long, and neither can we! So, while EXIT’s grand comeback is scheduled for 2028, we’re already coming together at the Fortress next July to celebrate FREEDOM, UNITY, and LOVE.”

The announcement also fulfils a symbolic promise made this July, when EXIT and Novi Sad students gathered at Petrovaradin Fortress during the days the festival would traditionally have taken place. EXIT raised a banner reading “STUDENTS ARE WINNING”, while the students hung another beside it declaring “NEXT YEAR AT THE FORTRESS”.

Although everyone believed freedom would eventually return, nobody knew whether it would happen soon enough to make those words a reality. Today, they finally have their answer.

During its year away from Serbia, EXIT expanded internationally, delivering eight events across six countries, including Montenegro and Croatia to Malta and Spain, culminating in the historic Starlight Festival at the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, which brought together over 40,000 visitors from 114 countries in October 2026.

After taking its spirit around the world, EXIT is now preparing for its most emotional homecoming yet. EXIT IS COMING HOME!

Further details about the special 2027 edition, including the concept, lineup, dates and ticket sales, will be announced soon by EXIT

FVTURE Bangkok brings Klangkuenstler’s OUTWORLD to Southeast Asia

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FVTURE will host Klangkuenstler’s OUTWORLD on Saturday, 23rd January 2027, marking the touring concept’s Southeast Asia debut with a six-hour all-night set. Built around the intersection of electronic music, architecture, light and sound, OUTWORLD has grown into one of the most talked-about touring formats in techno.

“Klangkuenstler is a brilliant DJ, and what I really like about him is that he has his own point of view not only on the music, but on the whole design of the experience – the visuals, the atmosphere and how the show should feel. That is exactly what we value at FVTURE. OUTWORLD represents the kind of globally recognised, large-scale experience we want to bring to Asia: not just a great artist, but a complete world built through music, sound, lighting, visuals and production. Our ambition is for FVTURE to be the platform in Asia where the world’s most influential artists, touring concepts and event brands come to create something at the highest level.” — Victor Wang, founder of FVTURE

From the beginning, FVTURE has been built around international programming and world-class event production. In late 2025 and early 2026, the venue welcomed ARTBAT, CamelPhat, Kölsch, Marten Hørger, Plastik Funk, Danny Avila, Goodboys, SLVR, AXL STACE, Sam Collins, Prophecy, Arcando, ARHEUM and more. OUTWORLD is the next step in that journey – and part of a wider pipeline of globally recognised artists, touring concepts and large-scale event brands that FVTURE intends to bring to Bangkok and Asia, with each show designed as a complete experience across music, sound, lighting, visuals and production.

FVTURE sees itself as a major platform for global electronic music culture in Asia: a place where world-class performances, artists and internationally recognised event concepts come to Bangkok and reach audiences across the region. At the same time, FVTURE welcomes international audiences to Bangkok to experience Asia through music, nightlife and culture. The ambition is bigger than connecting two markets – it is about creating a home in Asia for global electronic culture, with FVTURE as the stage and Bangkok at the centre.

Secure your tickets now here

Charlie Sparks brings ELEKTRA to ADE for an all-night takeover

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UK hard techno hero Charlie Sparks is taking his own label and clothing brand ELEKTRA to Amsterdam Dance Event this October. His all-night-long takeover of Warehouse Elementenstraat on 21st October sees Sparks go back-to-back across the night with A.N.I., Bassjackers, Dyen, Billy Currie, DXPE and Merimell, while Room 2 sees Sophie Reid b2b Manil, Panteros666 b2b Kirk, Afem Syko b2b Biianco, Durdenhauer b2b Kichta and Area One b2b Niotech. 

Charlie Sparks has been lighting up the world’s biggest clubs and festivals with a sound that fuses acid, industrial, hardgroove and psytrance into something unmistakably his own. Every track is approached with the same architectural precision and emotional weight and it’s a combination that’s landed him releases on labels including Armada, Universal and Exhale, among others.

ELEKTRA, Sparks’ own platform spanning both music and clothing, has become an extension of that identity, a space built entirely around his own vision for how the sound should look and feel beyond the booth. 

Bringing it to ADE for a full night of back-to-backs marks one of the project’s biggest outings yet, with Sparks handing over the night to a run of collaborators that will surely yield plenty of surprises. 

ELEKTRA x Mixmag Netherlands Sessions takes place Wednesday 21st October 2026 at Warehouse Elementenstraat, Amsterdam.

Tickets are available now – secure your place for a full night of ELEKTRA at ADE: https://xceed.me/en/amsterdam/event/elektra-x-mixmag-netherlands-ade-edition/239754/channel/music-mafia-ou-13

SESH announces ADE show with Clara Cuvé, Alignment, MCR-T, UEBERREST and more

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Berlin-based electronic music collective, label and party promoter SESH is bringing its high-energy take on techno, trance and rave to ADE with a daytime-into-evening show on Thursday 22nd October running from 1pm to 10pm.

Taking place at Warehouse Elementenstraat, co-founder Clara Cuvé headlines alongside Alignment, with the rest of the lineup built entirely around back-to-back sets: MCR-T, SESH’s other co-founder, goes back-to-back with a secret guest, PETERBLUE links up with Noise Mafia, Prada2000 teams up with UEBERREST, and Sumia goes back-to-back with DJ Cringey. The duo from 2HOT2PLAY completes the bill with their energy.

Since forming in Berlin, SESH has blazed a trail through the underground with a fast-paced, rave-driven techno and trance sound through its own releases and a run of showcases at venues including RSO.BERLIN and ELSE in Berlin, FUSE in Brussels, Bootshaus in Cologne and international shows in France, Switzerland, Malta and Portugal. After the stage hosting at the DGTL ADE show last year it marks one of its biggest outings yet, and promises to bring that same raw, high-tempo identity to Amsterdam.

A-Z lineup:

2HOT2PLAY
ALIGNMENT
CIARA CUVE
MCR-T B2B SECRET GUEST
PETERBLUE B2B NOISE MAFIA
PRADA2000 B2B UEBERREST
SUMIA B2B DJ CRINGEY

Address: Elementenstraat 25, 1014 AR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: 1pm to 10pm

EXIT and P+US Make History at the Great Pyramids of Giza with Starlight Festival’s Spectacular Debut 

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Award winning EXIT festival together with P+US, Venture Lifestyle’s electronic music platform, launched Starlight Festival in spectacular fashion against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza, drawing music fans from 114 countries.

On 9th-10th October at a designated site overlooking the pyramids, Starlight was the first ever multi-day, multi-stage electronic music festival staged at Giza. The sold-out festival was the largest electronic music event at the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World since Jean-Michel Jarre’s millennium concert in 1999.

The success of Starlight carries even greater significance as the festival marked the culmination of EXIT’s international tour, launched after the globally acclaimed Serbian festival was forced to leave its home country following its public support for student-led protests in Serbia.

Charlotte de Witte led the lineup with her first-ever performance in Egypt, joined by Michael Bibi, Adriatique, Indira Paganotto, Enrico Sangiuliano, Vintage Culture, Pete Tong and WhoMadeWho, among 60+ international and regional artists across several stages.

The production was designed by Sila Sveta, the multimedia design studio behind some of the most-renowned global ceremonies and concerts. Its light show used optical illusions to make the pyramids appear to float above the main stage, setting a new benchmark for visual artistry in the global festival scene.

After the main stage, the busiest area was EXIT’s No Sleep stage, which brought Charlie Sparks, BIIA, Layla Benitez, Paolo Ferrara and Olympe to Giza. Fiona Kraft, Floyd Lavine, Lanna, Coeus, Reblok, Clonee and Deer Jade also played, alongside many regional artists. The standout live sets came from WhoMadeWho and Satori, and Gioli & Assia who closed the weekend at Sunday’s farewell show in Cairo.

But it was the international crowd that left the biggest impression. Fans from 114 countries made a holiday of it, dancing through warm desert nights with the pyramids behind them before exploring the rest of Egypt.

Michael Bibi brought his parents for the weekend and, after his main stage set, slipped into the No Sleep crowd to dance incognito. Charlotte de Witte stayed three days with her father and friends, riding camels and trying local food. Indira Paganotto arrived with her 13-strong ARTCORE crew straight from the Ibiza closing at UNVRS, staying until Monday to fly over the pyramids and cruise down the Nile.

With its first edition, Starlight has become a new must-attend, bucket-list date on the global electronic music calendar. Pre-registration is already open for Starlight Festival returning across 5th-6th November, 2027

Réveillon Carneiros Celebrates 10 Years with Black Coffee, Michael Bibi, ANOTR and Jamie Jones

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Réveillon Carneiros will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an eight-day edition on Brazil’s northeast coast when it returns to Praia dos Carneiros in Pernambuco from 26 December 2026 to 2 January 2027.

The anniversary edition plays out under the theme of The Eternal Now, reflecting on ten years of the festival and the meeting point between past, present and future: the now. At a time when attention is constantly being pulled elsewhere, the theme asks a simple question: Are you here now?

The festival brings together 94 acts across electronic and Brazilian music, spanning different scenes and generations. Black Coffee, Michael Bibi, ANOTR and Jamie Jones lead a lineup that also includes Jimi Jules, Kerri Chandler, Mau P, Monolink, WhoMadeWho, Hot Since 82, Carlita and Franky Rizardo.

The programme also features a series of special back-to-back sets, including Adriatique b2b Vintage Culture, Mochakk b2b Maz and Adam Ten b2b Mita Gami, while Brazilian music will have a key presence with Gilberto Gil performing with Gilsons, alongside forró artist João Gomes, Thiaguinho and Syon Trio.

Réveillon Carneiros will also introduce its first Wellness Club for the 2026/27 edition, created in collaboration with NOW Festival. Conceived as a daytime club with its own programme, the space will feature a sauna, ice bath and massage treatments, alongside workouts, yoga, pilates, talks and workshops. Guests will be able to come and go throughout the day, with access included with both the Full Pass and Night Pass. The existing Ritual programme will also return, offering meditation, sound healing and other wellness sessions throughout the festival.

As part of its 10-year celebration, Réveillon Carneiros expands to three stages, with the new Labryinto Stage joining the Main Stage and Trópico Stage. Created in collaboration with Labryinto, the collective behind gatherings in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, the new stage will combine electronic music with its own approach to architecture and production.

The Main Stage will host the festival’s larger-scale performances, while the Trópico Stage will offer a more intimate setting with a house-focused programme. Across the three spaces, the festival will present different musical directions throughout its five Night Celebrations.

The Night Celebrations run from 10pm to 6am, with New Year’s Eve extending from 8pm to 8am. Both the Full Pass and Night Pass include an open bar and food throughout the night, with food served by Arcádia.

The programme continues at Mouton Beach Club, with six sunset parties running from 4pm to 10pm. Villa Mouton serves as a central meeting point throughout the experience, bringing together services and conveniences across the eight days.

The 2026/27 edition marks a decade since Réveillon Carneiros first launched in Pernambuco. Over that period, the festival has developed from a local New Year’s celebration into an international event, with the previous edition welcoming guests from 68 countries and every state in Brazil.

Ten years after its first New Year’s celebration in Carneiros, the festival returns to where it began, looking back at its history while asking what it means to be present now.

Head to reveilloncarneiros.com/en for further information and tickets.

Metamorfosi Closes 2026 Amnesia Ibiza Season with Sold Out Joseph Capriati B3B Jamie Jones B3B Chris Stassy

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Metamorfosi has brought its record breaking 2026 season at Amnesia Ibiza to a close after another much talked about summer residency that saw Joseph Capriati return to the club for a programme spanning established names, emerging talent and the very best sounds across the house and techno spectrum. 

Running every Tuesday from 30th June to 29th September, the residency formed part of Amnesia Ibiza’s 50th anniversary year and marked Capriati’s return to the club where his career developed. Across the season, Metamorfosi presented artists including Richie Hawtin, Jamie Jones, Chris Stassy, Seth Troxler, Mau P, Josh Baker, Max Dean and Ben Klock, alongside Maceo Plex, WhoMadeWho, Damian Lazarus, Freddy K, Cloonee, Dubfire, Anfisa Letyago, Traumer, Fatima Hajji and Wade.

The sold out closing night on 29th September brought the season to a final chapter with a back-to-back featuring Capriati, Jamie Jones and Chris Stassy who all brought their A-game and played a mix of red hot new IDs, some summer classics and plenty of slick grooves in between, with an after party at 528, “THE DAY AFTER”

Alongside its Terrace programme, Metamorfosi placed real emphasis on the Club Room with a dedicated techno-focused programme throughout the summer. Artists including Alarico, Serafina, Adiel and Quest featured among a new generation of artists shaping the current underground techno landscape, alongside established figures from the genre.

The dual-room format was central to Metamorfosi’s approach to the season, with the Terrace and Club Room offering different but complementary musical directions. The Club Room in particular provided a platform for a more underground and techno-led sound, reinforcing the residency’s broader focus on musical depth and contemporary club culture.

With the closing now complete, Metamorfosi’s 2026 chapter at Amnesia comes to an end after an unforgettable summer that saw Joseph Capriati once again host the most unmissable weekly sessions for underground music lovers. 

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