Alex Jukes

LDN East Announce 4th Anniversary Summer Programme

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Promoters HOME, Labyrinth, Forward Motion, Origins, Don’t F**k With Disco and Louder lead LDN East’s biggest season to date, with Raresh, Major League DJz, Mahmut Orhan, Gabriel Rai and more all play.

East London’s defining open-air venue LDN East marks its 4th anniversary this summer with its biggest programme to date – a season-long run of parties running from May to July that reflects the venue’s inclusive approach to club culture. Entirely constructed from repurposed shipping containers, the venue has carved out a reputation as one of the capital’s most distinctive club spaces, pairing raw industrial aesthetics with a diverse, forward-thinking live and electronic programme that attracts London locals, UK-wide ravers and international music heads alike.

The new season also marks a major evolution of the venue itself. Alongside a fully heated dancefloor, expanded rooftop-style terrace, dedicated food court and a new 900-capacity second room Upper East with a 6AM licence, LDN East is now home to one of London’s most powerful Funktion-One setups, centred around a flagship Evolution X system in the Main Arena, complemented by a Void Airmotion system in Upper East.

A new retractable roof structure allows events to shift seamlessly between open-air summer sessions and full indoor production, further cementing LDN East as one of East London’s most ambitious and sonically focused venues.

The new season opens on 16 May with Arthi & FS Green, followed by RnB Lovers on 23 May. The last weekend of May brings three consecutive nights: HOME on 24th May featuring minimal hero Raresh, plus Gabriel Rai and Timoti; Bashment Bank Holiday on 25th May; and Don’t F**k with Disco on 30 May, with Slow Jams Nation closing out the month on 31th May.

June is packed with some of the season’s biggest moments. Louder returns on 6th June with a heavyweight lineup featuring Chris Luno, Monkey Safari, ABEL, Liv Ravden and Karellos, before Uncle Wray’s Nephews lands on 7th June with its signature blend of high-energy Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Hip-Hop & R&B.

The month’s centrepiece arrives as Labyrinth takes over LDN East for two consecutive open-air street parties on 13th and 14th June, headlined by Mahmut Orhan and Major League DJz respectively. Transforming both the venue and the surrounding streets into a sprawling 2500-capacity industrial rave space, the events blur the line between club show and mini-festival, with multiple interconnected areas, open-air dancing and the raw East London backdrop that has become synonymous with LDN East’s biggest moments. Country Club rounds out the month on 20th June before Forward Motion closes June on 27th June.

July sees the venue hosting the infamous Origins series, with Sam Alfred and The Trip on 4 July followed by P-Rallel’s NEVERMIND party on 25th July. 

For tickets and more information head to; ldneast.co.uk

Press pack – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UdlTqItI0IKqqed-nZVFEeU6sKNE47gi?usp=sharing

LDN EAST

30 Bidder St, London E16 4SH

ldneast.co.uk | instagram.com/ldn.east16

LDN East — Upcoming Dates

16 May — Arthi & FS Green

23 May — RnB Lovers

24 May — HOME: Raresh, Gabriel Rai, Timoti

25 May — Bashment Bank Holiday

30 May — Don’t F**k with Disco

31 May — Slow Jams Nation

6 June — Louder: Chris Luno, Monkey Safari, ABEL, Liv Ravden, Karellos

7 June — Uncle Wray’s Nephews

13 June — Labyrinth Open-Air Street Party presents Mahmut Orhan

14 June — Labyrinth Open-Air Street Party presents Major League DJz

20 June — Country Club

27 June — Forward Motion

4 July — Origins: Sam Alfred, The Trip

25 July — P-Rallel presents NEVERMIND

Aura announces Richie Hawtin headline show at an 18th-century royal palace in Palermo following sold-out Segesta debut

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Following the debut edition, the Director of the Archaeological Park of Segesta said “The time has come to trust young people” as the series moves to a historic Palermo royal residence on 1st June

Aura’s debut edition sold out beside the ancient Doric temple at Segesta, and now the series moves to Palermo. On 1st June, Richie Hawtin headlines at Palazzina Cinese, an 18th-century royal residence built as a retreat for King Ferdinand III, as Aura continues its programme of electronic music events at Sicily’s most culturally significant locations.

The debut edition of Aura drew a sold-out crowd to the Parco Archeologico di Segesta in western Sicily, one of the island’s most significant ancient sites, home to a remarkably preserved Doric temple overlooking the surrounding countryside. The response from both audience and site confirmed what the Aura team had set out to demonstrate; electronic music and heritage locations can coexist in a meaningful way.

Luigi Biondo, Director of the Archaeological Park of Segesta, said: “A connection between nature and architecture – this is exactly the path we shared with Aura, an event that brings the world together through music and beauty. The time has come to place our trust in young people, because they are the ones who will help us find new paths, and care for the extraordinary places that surround us.”

Few artists have shaped contemporary techno as decisively as Richie Hawtin. Founder of the M-nus label and a defining figure of the Windsor-Detroit scene, he reached international recognition through his Plastikman releases and DJ sets that have continually pushed the technical limits of live performance. From early ’90s warehouse sets to headline slots at Time Warp, DC10 and his long-running Ibiza residency ENTER., Hawtin has remained one of the genre’s most consistent innovators.

Aura works in close partnership with local authorities and site custodians to stage events at heritage locations across Sicily, with each edition contributing to regional tourism and raising the international profile of the sites involved. The Palermo show is the second in a broader 2026 programme, with further events and locations to be announced.

Further information and tickets are available at www.aurafestival.it

LINEUP

Richie Hawtin
Horacio Cruz

Amelie Lens Headlines 2000-Year-Old Cave Romane as BSH Returns to Croatia’s Historic Landscapes

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Amelie Lens will headline an open-air show at Cave Romane on July 3, 2026, performing in one of Europe’s most distinctive natural settings for electronic music.

Located in Vinkuran, just outside Pula, Cave Romane is a 2,000-year-old limestone quarry that once supplied stone for the Pula Arena. Today, it is defined by rock faces rising up to 50 metres, forming a vast natural amphitheatre with strong acoustic properties and a raw, exposed environment. Its scale and geology have made it an established location for large-format electronic music events in Croatia.

It is within this context that Amelie Lens arrives, bringing one of techno’s most recognisable contemporary figures to the quarry. Known for high-intensity, precision-led sets and a global touring presence, she has remained at the forefront of modern techno, with recent releases including ‘Whatever You Do’ and ‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’ reflecting her club-driven focus. 

The event is presented by BSH Events, which will debut a new visual concept featuring laser projection mapping designed to interact with the quarry’s vertical stone surfaces. The production will enhance the scale and texture of the space and transform the ancient site into a fully integrated audiovisual environment unlike anything seen before.

Together, at the striking historical site of an ancient Roman Quarry, Amelie Lens unites with BSH Events to produce a defining show for the summer. 

Tickets are available via entrio.hr, starting from 24.00 EUR

BSH Events Presents, Amelie Lens at Cave Romane, Croatia

July 3rd, 2026 

22:00 start

Vinkuranska cesta 2, 52100, Vinkuran, Croatia

808 STATE (DJ SET), CHICANE, DJ SPOONY, DJ LUCK & MC NEAT AND MORE JOIN FAITHLESS AND CRAIG DAVID AT BARTON LIVE OPEN-AIR SERIES, MANCHESTER 

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Barton Live has announced a wave of high-profile lineup additions to its debut four-day open-air music series at Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, which runs from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2026. The new names strengthen an already standout programme that brings together some of the most influential figures in UK dance and electronic music alongside globally renowned headliners.

Saturday 4 July sees Craig David Presents TS5 elevated with a heavyweight garage and club lineup, featuring UK garage pioneers DJ Luck & MC Neat and Kiss FM mainstay DJ Spoony plus multi-genre master Patrick Nazemi. The additions underline this as a definitive celebration of UK garage and r&b past and present and complements the much loved Craig David’s signature blend of live vocals and DJing.

On Friday 3 July, iconic electronic act Faithless (Live) will now be joined by acid house pioneers 808 State who will deliver a showcase of their raw sounds with an exclusive DJ set alongside trance and progressive legend Chicane. 

Thursday 2 July is headlined by David Gray, whose Past & Present Tour is already nearing sell-out while Sunday 5 July’s Electric Heart festival features indie favourites including The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy.

Located on Liverpool Road in Eccles, Barton Aerodrome will host four consecutive 5,000-capacity open-air shows that combine large-scale production with a welcoming and accessible outdoor setting. The site will feature bespoke staging, immersive sound and lighting and practical amenities including on-site parking and strong public transport links with early evening finishes designed to appeal to a broad audience.

Barton Live is conceived as a cohesive summer series rather than standalone events so offers audiences the opportunity to experience multiple genres and world-class performances across a single long weekend. 

Ticket prices vary by event. For more information, visit bartonlive.co.uk

Thursday 2 July
David Gray – Past & Present Tour (14+)

Support Acts TBA

Gates open: 18:00 |  Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

Friday 3 July
Faithless – Live (14+)

Chicane
808 State
Gates open: 17:00 | Last entry: 20:00 | Event ends: 23:00

Saturday 4 July
Craig David – Presents TS5 (14+)

DJ Luck & MC Neat 

DJ Spoony
Patrick Nazemi
Gates open: 16:00 | Last entry: 18:00 | Event ends: 22:30

Sunday 5 July
Electric Heart – Manchester Indie Festival (14+)
The Fratellis

Scouting For Girls

The Feeling

The Hoosiers

Toploader 

Dodgy

Gates open: 14:00 | Last entry: 17:00 | Event ends: 22:30

Ministry of Sound Marks 35th Anniversary with First Ibiza Show In A Decade

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Ministry of Sound returns to Ibiza for the first time in a decade this September with a one-off event at 528 Ibiza, marking the next chapter in its global 35th anniversary celebrations.

Taking place on 3rd September across both the venue’s open-air garden and indoor club space, the multi-room programme reflects the breadth of Ministry’s sound; from house pioneers and underground selectors to contemporary club talent.

The garden stage will feature legendary New Yorker Louie Vega, as well as new school house star Dan Shake, Radio 1 selector Benji B and Paisley Jensen. Inside, URGE Presents will host a deeper late-night programme from Robbie Doherty, Reelow, DiOSA and Basso. 

Set in the pine-covered Benimussa Hills above San Antonio, 528 Ibiza has become known for its intimate setting, immersive production and connection to Ibiza’s more natural, Balearic spirit. Combining outdoor spaces with an indoor club room, the venue offers a more close-knit alternative to the island’s larger-scale destinations.

Ministry of Sound Club Director, Matt Long notes ”Ibiza has always been an important part of Ministry of Sound’s history, so returning after ten years away to mark our 35th anniversary had to feel special. 528 represents a side of the island that has real character and authenticity; a unique open-air venue built. With our history at Pacha and Space, this is a show we’re approaching with real intent – the venue, the production and the lineup all reflect that.”

528 Brand & Marketing Director Michael Fensom says: “We are truly excited to welcome such an iconic brand as Ministry of Sound to 528 and to be part of their global 35th anniversary celebrations.  To have the brand come back to Ibiza after 10 years and to see it come alive throughout all the different spaces of 528 is going to be very special.  This is all set to be one of the highlights of the whole season and we look forward to celebrating together.”

Originally founded in London in 1991, Ministry of Sound has played a significant role in the development of global dance music culture through its club, record label and international events. This welcome White Isle return comes in the midst of ongoing 35-year celebrations, which include events around the world and follow on from a new KV2 sound system, multi-dimensional light installation and a fully redesigned dancefloor and DJ booth that was installed in The Box earlier in the year. 

LINE UP:

Garden (17:00 – 23:00)

Louis Vega

Dan Shake

Benji B

Paisley Jensen

Club – URGE Presents (23:00 – 04:00)

Robbie Doherty 

Reelow

DiOSA

Basso

Date: 3rd September

Address: 528 Ibiza, Carrer del Romaní, 18, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain

Sign up for access to early bird tickets at www.ministryofsoundibiza.com

Pre Sale: Weds 13th May – 10:00 BST

General Sale: Thurs 14th May – 10:00 BST

Sankeys Manchester Announces Seasonal Closing Party and September Reopening

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After a standout run to start the year, iconic Manchester club Sankeys has confirmed details of its seasonal closing party alongside plans to reopen later this year following a short summer break.

The Sidney Street venue will host its seasonal closing party on Saturday 27 June to mark the end of a successful first run since reopening. The night will serve as a final send-off before the club temporarily closes its doors for the summer period.

Reflecting on the season, Wilf Gregory, Club Partner of Sankeys, says, “We have truly been blown away by the love and support in our first season of reopening and it’s been an honour to bring back such a well loved brand as Sankeys to Manchester. That being said, we will be taking a break this summer to fine tune the venue and sound ready for our winter season.”

Sankeys will return with a reopening party on Saturday 26 September, kicking off a carefully curated programme and a renewed focus on its signature underground club experience. The pause will allow the team to further refine the venue and enhance its sound system ahead of the next chapter, with more bookings that reflect Sankeys’s original ethos but through a contemporary lens, and always with the music front and centre. 

Since relaunching, Sankey’s has re-established itself as a key fixture in Manchester nightlife, bolstered by a 6am licence and the return of its iconic in-house brand, The Redlight. The club has welcomed a mix of established and emerging artists such as Felix Da Housecat, Maya Jane Coles, Solardo, Stacey Pullen, Steve Lawler, Nick Curly, Josh Butler, Heidi, Lauren Lo Sung, Priku, Reboot, Seb Zito, Tania Vulcano and more with regulars like Pirate Copy, Idris Dee, Kellie Allen, Luca 606 and Krysko anchoring the true Sankeys sound.

For further information and tickets head to https://sankeysofficial.com/

Address: Sidney Street, Manchester – M1 7HB

UNLOCKED Sicily celebrates 15 years with a landmark summer season at the island’s most extraordinary locations

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After 15 years of shaping Sicily’s electronic music scene, UNLOCKED enters its next chapter with an expanded summer programme. Since its inception, the promoter has paired underground music with the island’s most distinctive locations, from ancient archaeological sites to coastal settings. The 15th season builds on that vision, bringing events to six breathtaking locations across Sicily.

Reflecting on the milestone, the UNLOCKED founders say: “We’ve spent 15 years building this community, sharing emotions through music in extraordinary places, opening this land to the world. Now we evolve. Not just to grow, but to honour what we’ve built and take it further than ever before.”

The 15th anniversary events take place across Sicily’s most storied locations, from the ancient ruins of Segesta and the hilltop city of Palermo – including the historic Palazzina Cinese – to the coastal town of Castellammare del Golfo, the Baroque streets of Modica, and the historic centres of Castelvetrano and Alcamo. The programme spans festival-scale and intimate events, bringing world-class electronic music into spaces of rare cultural and architectural significance.

The UNLOCKED season includes five events across five locations, with a combined capacity of 30,000 and introduces three distinct event formats that will shape how the season unfolds. Aura is the flagship format with large-scale, immersive events rooted in culturally significant spaces. Solo presents single-artist performances in intimate historic settings, offering a more focused encounter between artist and audience. Meanwhile, Unlocked Music Festival continues as the brand’s established multi-day format, with broader lineups and wider audiences.

Full event announcements, lineups and ticketing information will follow.

UNLOCKED 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON ACROSS THESE LOCATIONS

Segesta Archaeological Park // Porto Nuovo, Castellammare del Golfo // Castelló dei Conti di Modica // Sistema Delle Piazze // Gibellina // Alcamo // Trapani // Palermo

Sam Divine Announces Full Lineups for 555 Residency at Cova Santa, Ibiza

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Sam Divine has confirmed the full lineups for her upcoming Ibiza residency with the 555 concept coming to Cova Santa for four dates this summer.

The residency will run on 13 June, 22 August, 16 September and 23 September, marking her first headline residency on the island as well as the Ibiza debut of her 555 label and event series.

The programme features a range of artists from across house, tech house and garage. Confirmed names include Paul Woolford, Dusky, Arielle Free, Cassimm, Melé and Nick Curly, alongside additional artists including Cash Only, DJ Beth, Easttown, Holly Hutch, Ilyus Barrientos, James Poole, Joëlla Jackson, Lauren Lo Sung, Makez, Marco Lys, Mark Knight, Molly D, Murphy’s Law, Nesi, Piem, Reelow, Ruze and Smokey Bubblin’ B.

Launched in 2026, 555 focuses on a stripped-back club format built around extended DJ sets and curated lineups that combine established and emerging artists. 

At Cova Santa, the concept will be presented across both indoor and outdoor spaces to keep its core format while adapting to a larger-scale setting.

SAM DIVINE PRESENTS 555

A↔Z

ARIELLE FREE • CASSIMM

 CASH ONLY • BETH • DUSKY

 EASTTOWN • HOLLY HUTCH

 ILLYUS BARRIENTOS • JAMES POOLE

 JOËLLA JACKSON • LAUREN LO SUNG

 MAKEZ • MARCO LYS

 MARK KNIGHT • MELÉ • MOLLY D

 MURPHY’S LAW • NESI • NICK CURLY

 PAUL WOOLFORD • PIEM • REELOW

 RUZE • SMOKEY BUBBLIN’ B

555 IBIZA

 At Cova Santa, San Jose

13.06, 22.08, 16.09, 23.09

19:00-04:00

Ctra. San José, km 7 (desvío Sa Caleta), 07817 Ibiza icono

POPOF & Giorgia Angiuli link up for ‘Echoes In Motion’ on Filth On Acid 

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Techno mainstay Popof and Italian Giorgia Angiuli combine for epic new single Echoes in Motion on the mighty Filth on Acid.

Giorgia is a classically trained musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist who moves between pop, techno and house. She uses her voice to create a dreamy dimension intensified by the use of unique toy instruments and plays all over the world, while Popof is regular chart topper, in demand remixer and driving electronic force who has released on some of the best labels in the scene.

Echoes in Motion rides on slamming drums with synths that suggest constant take off, hard edge bass and distorted textures. The vocals bring extra tension and emotion while the epic breakdown builds to another explosive drop that is destined for big things this summer.

This is another sure fire weapon from this dynamic duo.

Artist(s): Popof, Giorgia Angiuli

Title: Echoes In Motion

Record Label: Filth on Acid

Cat.Number: FOA221

Release Date: 24th April 2026

Tracklist:

1) Echoes In Motion (Extended Mix)

2) Echoes In Motion (Radio Edit)

AMØK Mallorca Announces Epic Festival Showcases For 2026 with D&B All Stars, Drumcode, MADE FOR MORE Festival & Frequency Festival 

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AMØK Mallorca has confirmed a series of major festival collaborations for summer 2026 that expand its programme with world renowned brands, DJs and large-scale takeovers.

Following a strong start to the season including a sold-out Jackie’s showcase with Claptone in April, the award-winning venue is continuing its run of partnerships with some of electronic music’s most established event concepts. These collaborations build on the club’s previously announced spring programme and continue to mark it out as the leading venue in Mallorca and an essential alternative to Ibiza. 

May sees the legendary D&B Allstars arrive on the 3rd, bringing its high-energy drum & bass sound to the island, before Drumcode takes over from May 8th to 10th. The multi-day showcase features a heavyweight techno lineup including Adam Beyer, Joris Voorn, Eli Brown, Pan-Pot b2b Alan Fitzpatrick, Kasia and more.

The festival offerings continue into June with trance icon Paul van Dyk bringing his MADE FOR MORE concept to the venue on June 25th, followed by Frequency Festival across June 27th and 28th. That event features names such as taste making tech house favourites and disrupters, Jamie Jones, Prospa and Max & Luke Dean.

These collaborations reflect AMØK’s ongoing strategy to position itself as a key hub for international electronic music brands on the island. As well as this, AMØK will host Shimza for a 3-date residency on Thursdays from late July, bringing his signature “Afro-tech” sound to the club. 

Since opening, the venue has combined high-spec production with a dual indoor-outdoor setup that has placed it firmly on the map for both top tier artists and serious electronic music lovers from the wider European club circuit.

AMØK’s 2026 season is set to be its best yet with this unrivalled mix of festival-level experiences in an immersive club environment.

Festival Showcases:

May 3rd D&B All Stars

May 8,9,10th Drumcode featuring: Eli Brown, Joel Mull, Mark Reeve, Pan Pot B2B Alan Fitzpatrick, Wehbba, Charles D, Joris Voorn, Tini Gessler, Adam Beyer B2B Bart Skils, Genesi and Kasia.

June 25th Paul Van Dyk’s MADE FOR MORE Festival

27th & 28th of June Frequency Festival featuring Jamie Jones, Max & Luke Dean, Prospa and more

For all upcoming AMØK shows head to https://amokmallorca.com/en/buy-tickets/

Address – Carretera de S´Aranjassa, Km 10, Levante, 07199, Islas Baleares

amokmallorca.com | @amokmallorca